Pionaire bolsters senior leadership team with addition of Mike Morse as President of Podcasting Operations

Boutique podcast consultancy welcomes industry powerhouse with nearly three decades of experience

“This addition to Pionaire is a game changer for us!” -Bert Weiss, Co-Founder and CEO of Pionaire Podcasting Network

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mike Morse, formerly the Vice President of Podcast Operations for YEA Networks, joins Weiss’ Pionaire Podcasting Network as President of Podcasting Operations. Morse’s additional industry experience includes roles with iHeartMedia, SiriusXM, Capitol Broadcasting Company and more.

“Mike has spent a decade building YEA’s network into a mini juggernaut,” adds Bert Weiss. “Since joining the podcasting division, he has built it into a content and profit-making machine with 50+ shows. He’s innovative, thorough, connected and brings a podcasting education to Pionaire that takes us to exciting new levels.”

“In all of my years in radio and podcasting, I’ve always admired Bert’s talent, leadership and vision," comments Morse. "He is a highly respected voice in both industries who has achieved great success through his ability to partner with unique talent in creating great content - while ALWAYS putting the audience first. We are going to achieve great things together at Pionaire!”

“Mike has been on our radar for years so when he accepted this opportunity I was so fired up!” adds Co-Founder and Head of Marketing Chris Tuff. “I’m ecstatic at what he will be able to achieve as he borrows from his extensive background, effectively growing a network while also ensuring quality. Mike will make us more ‘listenable’ to a much wider audience.”

Weiss added, “Between Mike from YEA and the addition of our Senior Director of Podcast Sales & Strategy, Brittany Bernado (from iHeartMedia), we have the foundation to accelerate scaling Pionaire with quality, innovative, creative content providers in a talent/content first environment.”

About Pionaire

Founded by recognized radio industry leader Bert Weiss and marketing disruptor Chris Tuff, Pionaire is a full-service boutique talent network consultancy rooted in creativity. Clients can expect a hands-on, personalized process from the best in the business, resulting in optimal content and revenue. Pionaire’s expert team evaluates a brand, advises on content that works and provides the groundwork for properly structuring and marketing a podcast. The rest happens organically. For more information, visit pionairepodcasting.com. Connect with Pionaire on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube.