Well, in case you have been living under a rock, Facebook launched its podcasting platform last year and is now shutting it down. The product known as Creators will be unable to upload new shows to the service as of this week, and the platform will close altogether on June 3rd, reports Bloomberg News.
Facebook says that the move is part of a broader re-evaluation of Facebook’s audio products. The company is also shuttering the site’s Soundbites and Audio hubs, and integrating its live-streaming Live Audio Rooms feature (essentially a clone of once-buzzy audio app Clubhouse) into its broader Facebook Live suite.
Facebook spokesperson Adelaide Coronado told The Verge that the changes would “simplify” the company’s audio offerings. “we’ve decided to simplify our suite of audio tools on Facebook”
“After a year of learning and iterating on audio-first experiences, we’ve decided to simplify our suite of audio tools on Facebook,” said Coronado. “We’re constantly evaluating the features we offer so we can focus on the most meaningful experiences.”
