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Giggly Squad's SiriusXM Deal: Creators Now Sell Ecosystems [2026]

SiriusXM's reported 160 million dollar Giggly Squad deal shows platforms buying creator businesses, not shows. What it means for creators and brand buyers.

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What is the Giggly Squad SiriusXM deal?
SiriusXM announced that Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo's Giggly Squad joined the SiriusXM Podcast Network.
How much is the Giggly Squad SiriusXM deal worth?
Digiday and Net Influencer both describe it as reportedly valued at 160 million dollars.
How long is the SiriusXM Giggly Squad deal?
Digiday and Net Influencer call it multi-year.

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