Prx

PRX, short for Public Radio Exchange, is a nonprofit media company and digital platform focused on public radio and podcast content. It operates a marketplace and infrastructure for the creation, distribution, and licensing of audio programs, connecting producers, stations, and audiences. Producers can upload content to the PRX platform, and partner stations, streaming services, and other distributors can discover and license material for broadcast or online distribution. The platform supports a range of formats, including radio documentaries, feature reports, and serialized podcasts, and provides tools for metadata, rights management, analytics, and audience insights to help creators monetize and grow their reach.

PRX was founded in the early 2000s to facilitate the exchange of radio content among producers and public radio stations. It evolved into a full-service distribution and production partner for public radio and the expanding podcast ecosystem, adding digital distribution, licensing arrangements, and producer support services.

Through its platform, PRX lowers barriers to distribution and licensing, enabling independent producers and public radio stations to reach national and international audiences. The organization has been influential in shaping the podcasting landscape by providing a scalable model for distributing high-quality audio and for sustaining public-interest programming through sponsorships and partnerships.

Related topics include Public Radio Exchange, podcasting, and public radio.