The Obamas’ Media Company Higher Ground Inks First Look Production Deal With Audible

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President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, Higher Ground.This exclusive, worldwide, multi-project, multi-year partnership is a direct reflection of Higher Ground’s commitment to promote diversity, and to tell meaningful and entertaining stories in an audio format.“For so long we have been inspired by the Obamas.

Their passion, curatorial style and ingenuity is reflected in the content they have created across all mediums, as well as the talented team they have assembled at Higher Ground,” stated said Zola Mashariki, Head of Audible Studios. “We are beyond thrilled to collaborate on audio-first original content that highlights their profoundly unique content and vision.”“We are so proud of the stories we have been able to tell at Higher Ground, and there’s no one we’d rather write our next chapter with than Audible,” said Michelle Obama. “Together, we will keep striving to tell compelling, provocative, and soulful stories—while doing everything we can to make sure they reach the folks who need to hear them.”The Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning media company Higher Ground has produced high quality content since its creation in 2018.

Their list of popular podcasts includes The Big Hit Show, hosted by Alex Pappademas; Tell Them, I Am, a podcast collection of stories from Muslim voices; Renegades: Born in the USA, a series of conversations between President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen; The Michelle Obama Podcast, and The Sum of Us podcast.“At Higher Ground, we have always sought to lift up voices that deserve to be heard — and Audible is invested in realizing that vision alongside us,” said President Obama. “I’m looking forward to partnering with them to tell stories that not only entertain but also.