Top Trending Media Startups in Chicago
In December, several emerging startups have taken off in the media space in Chicago. Leading the charge is Transistor.fm, the top trending topic, with a search volume of 2.9K and an impressive +1800% growth rate.

Transistor.fm is a podcast hosting and analytics platform founded in 2017, co-founded by Jon Buda and Justin Jackson. It offers features such as unlimited podcast hosting, advanced analytics, and a built-in podcast…

A competitive esports league designed for amateur gamers and streamers, providing a platform for brand promotion and participation in various gaming events. The league differentiates itself by focusing on the amateur…
About Media in Chicago
Interest in Media startups in Chicago continues to surge this December. Leading the charge is Transistor.fm, founded in Jul 2017, with 2.9K monthly searches and an impressive +1800% growth. Runner-up Gg gaming league, launched in Jan 2018, also shows strong engagement with 10 people searching for it each month. Together, these rising brands highlight how Chicago’s Media startups are becoming increasingly attractive to both consumers and investors.
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