Before we get going, just a reminder that prices go up TONIGHT to join us at Podcast Movement 2024. Register today to join us before that happens!

Happy Thursday, PM Family!

With just two more weekly newsletters to go before the podcasting event of the year gets underway, we’re packed with goodies for you to enjoy, so there’s no time to delay.

If you’ve not yet bought your ticket, now’s the time to do it before prices go up again!

Let’s get into it!

Will you go on a Braindate with us?

Braindate is an initiative we launched at PM23 and was the biggest hit of the event. Thanks to our friends at NPR Podcasts, we’re bringing it back bigger and better in 2024, and we couldn't be more excited. Braindate helps you tap into the experiences and expertise of your fellow attendees at Podcast Movement.

These are one-on-one or small group conversations based on topics posted by you and fellow attendees in the Braindate Topic Market. They can be used to brainstorm, solve challenges, and share expertise or experiences while meeting new (brilliant!) people.

Post your topic to host a Braindate. Book times to join Braindates hosted by others. Learn something new, and make connections to last a lifetime.

Watch this video to see how it works!

Mobile App & Event Platform are LIVE

You know it's real when it's on your phone, and, well, we’re now on your phone! Check out the PM24 Mobile App on your favorite device, either from the App Store, the Google Play Store, or via Web App.

That also means that if you've signed up for PM24 as an attendee, speaker, or sponsor, you now have access to the Swapcard Event Platform. If you didn't get a welcome email, LOGIN HERE with the email address you used to register.

The Swapcard platform and mobile app will allow attendees to create custom schedules, setup the Braindates mentioned above, network and book meetings with fellow attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and more.

Go ahead and access the mobile or desktop app, set up your profile, and check out what's to come with plenty of time before the event.

A special thank you to our mobile app sponsor, Paramount, for making this awesome platform possible!

This year we’re excited to be partnering with three amazing podcast companies to bring you bonus content, in addition to our normal tracks, at PM24. Check out what they’re bringing you in two weeks at the event!

Insights from the Home of Podcasting (NPR Sponsored Track

• It's Been a Minute: Reformatting your podcast for a radio audience w/ Brittany Luse, Host of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute

• Understanding Attention Metrics: Engagement Beyond Downloads w/ Susan Leland, NPR’s Director of Audience Insights

• How To: Use Episode Artwork to Increase Engagement w/ Mathilde Piard, NPR’s Deputy Director of Podcast Strategy & Operations

• Audio to Audio: Finding Your Podcast Audience Through Other Podcasts w/ Gary Duong & Darya Bor, NPR Marketing Strategists

• Staying Audience First: How NPR’s Life Kit Innovates by Serving Listeners w/ Meghan Keane, NPR’s Supervising Editor

• Audio Media Planning for a Multi-platform Medium w/ Scott Davis, NPR’s SVP of National Sales; Jess Robine, Veritone One’s SVP of Media & Operations; and Korri Kolesa, Veritonic’s Chief Revenue Officer

Podcast Mastery Track (Quill Sponsored Track)

• Unveiling The Impact of Branded Podcasts Report: A Podcast Movement Exclusive w/ Tom Webster of Sounds Profitable and Fatima Zaidi of Quill

• The Perfect Pitch: What Ad Buyers Want From Podcasters w/ Adam McNeil of ADOPTER Media, Kirsten Tannen of Direct Results, Stephanie Andrews of Quill, and Berto Ramirez of AdResults Media

• How to Create a Loyal Audience That Goes Beyond Download Numbers w/ Jonas Woost of Bumper and Juleyka Lantigua of LWC Studios

• The Metrics All Podcasters Need to Have in Their Toolbox for 2024 w/ Nathan Otoski of iHeartPodcasts, Pete Birsinger of Podscribe, and Korri Kolesa of Veritonic

• Is Your Podcast Marketing Actually Working? Here’s How to Find Out w/ James Cridland of Podnews

• Long Story Short: How to Make a Podcast That Captivates from Beginning to End w/ Ashley Hamer of Descript, Matt Stillo of iHeartPodcasts, and Quincy de Vries of Quill

• How to Create a Podcast Interview That Doesn’t Suck w/ Jeff Umbro of The Podglomerate

• Show Me The Money: How Creators Should Monetize Their Shows in 2024 w/ Bob Kane of Libsyn, Anthony Savelli of Libsyn Ads, Stephanie Andrews of Quill, and Arielle Nissenblatt of Descript

Next-Gen Podcasting Track (Ausha Sponsored Track)

• 10 Insights Unveiled to dominate the charts in Spotify Search Results w/ Max Piquette, CEO of Ausha

• Elevate your Podcast: new Data Insights and Strategies for Discoverability w/ Tom Webster of Sounds Profitable; and Jennifer Han, CMO of Ausha

• 10 Game-Changing Podcast Growth Tactics You Need to know w/ Sarah Francois, Head of Customer Success at Ausha

• Stop Paying for Audience: Master The Power of Organic Marketing w/ Christy Mirabal of The Podcast Academy, Lauren Passell of Tink Media, Pierre Bouvard of Cumulus Media, Joni Deutsch of The Podglomerate, and Odile Beniflah, Head of US at Ausha

• Mastering Podcasting for Brands: 5 Inspiring Success Stories w/ Irene PICCO, Brand Podcasts Expert at Ausha

• Expand Your Reach: Video Strategies for Audio-First Podcasts w/ Jennifer Han of Ausha

• Discover the New AI for Podcasts: Search-Optimized Show Notes and Marketing Strategy Optimization w/ Max Piquette and Jennifer Han of Ausha

• AI Tools for podcasting you should be using w/ James Cridland of Podnews

A Place for Moms at PM24

We know how hard traveling can be, especially for new moms. That’s why we’re so excited to be partnering with Mamava, the inventor of freestanding lactation spaces, to offer a convenient, private, quiet place at Evolutions.

Mamava is dedicated to human-centered design and committed to transforming the culture of breastfeeding. Women-founded and a proud B Corp, Mamava designs, engineers, and assembles lactation pods in the USA. They even have a podcast of their own!

If you are interested in using their pod at PM24, please stop by the check in desk to learn more.

Rooms will sell out ANY DAY to Stay Where the Action is!

Great news! The hotel gave us more rooms after we previously sold out, but they let us know they will most likely be closing our block tomorrow night! Don’t delay in booking your room today.

The countdown is on! We’re back with one more newsletter next week before PM24 is here.

Until then,
Team Podcast Movement

• Podcast Movement 2024
  Washington, D.C.
  August 19-22, 2024

• Evolutions 2025
  Chicago, IL
  March 31 - April 3, 2025