Hey PM Fam!

We’re just over one month away from Podcast Movement 2025! If you haven’t already, now is the time to book your flights (if you haven’t already), book your hotel, and maybe even print some business cards.

This week, we’re extremely excited to announce our first round of keynotes taking place at PM25, and the next round of sessions and speakers taking the stages next month.

Plus: we have an exciting opportunity to win a FREE TICKET to PM Dallas. Keep an eye out on our Instagram page for more details… 👀 

DON’T FORGET: Ticket prices go up NEXT WEEK. Lock in your pass before the increase!

Let’s get into it!

Meet the Keynotes: Thought Leaders Taking the Stage

Every year, we have the leaders of the podcasting space take the big stage with our featured keynote sessions — and this year is no different. Let’s take a look at the bold voices and industry leaders joining us:

The Rest is Podcasting — Lessons from Across the Pond with Goalhanger, the UK’s Biggest Independent Podcaster

Ready to take your podcasting game to the next level? Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Jack Davenport, co-founder of Goalhanger, the UK’s largest independent podcast powerhouse.

With over 400 million downloads last year, Goalhanger isn’t just a podcast network—it’s a cultural juggernaut shaping media across audio, YouTube, social platforms, live events, and beyond. In this riveting discussion, we’ll unlock the game-changing strategies behind their explosive growth, explore key setbacks, and uncover insider insights that can supercharge your own approach—no matter where you are in the world.

Whether you’re a creator, an industry leader, or just a podcast fanatic, this conversation promises to deliver bold ideas, hard-won lessons, and real-world strategies from the biggest podcast producer outside the U.S. Don’t miss out!

The Evolving Ear: How New Listeners are Shaping Podcasting’s Next Chapter

The future of podcasting may be unpredictable, but listener trends offer the best clues about where it’s headed. Drawing from over 20 years of Edison Research data, Gabriel Soto will explore how the next wave of podcast consumers is shaping the medium.

In this Podcast Movement exclusive, discover who these incoming listeners are, the topics capturing their attention, how they’re finding new shows, and more. This must-see presentation will equip you with insights to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

Rapid Fire: The Best Podcast Growth Tips

Join podcast growth experts (and podcast enthusiasts and best friends) Arielle Nissenblatt and Lauren Passell as they bring their favorite podcast marketing and PR tips to the stage—the ones they have tested and perfected, the ones that have worked for their clients.

They will each have one minute to present a tip (they will be looking for volunteers to time them!) and when they run out of time, the other person has twenty seconds to rebuttal or "yes-and" the tip. This is going to be a fast-paced, FUN session that will inspire you, give you nitty-gritty tips, and give you the burst of energy you need during a fun-but-exhausting conference. (Arielle and Lauren...more energizing than coffee!)

The Next Round of Sessions and Speakers!

Keep Your Friends Close, and Your Competitors Closer: The Power of Unlikely Alliances in Podcasting w/ Alan Abdine of YMH Studios

Competing for Big Shows, Creators, & Audiences Across Media Platforms w/ Alan Abdine of YMH Studios, Layne Pavoggi of 7EQUIS and Will Baumann of Fourthwall

5 Things That Only Top-Rated Podcasters Do w/ Alex Sanfilippo of PodMatch.com

Leveraging Social Media to GROW a Successful Podcast w/ Andre White of Redacted History

Deal-Making Dialogue: How Agents and Networks Drive Podcast Success w/ Andy King of Buchwald and Sim Sarna of Cloud10

Starting Small with Podcast Visuals w/ Anne Baird of Tink Media

Why can’t we all just get along? w/ Annie Harrison of Ingham County Sheriff's Office and Gina Barton of USA TODAY

She Said It First: Women Leading the Charge in Podcast Monetization and Influence w/ Audrey Renken and Heather Osgood of True Native Media

Your role as a podcaster in economic and community development w/ Ayisat Abilogun of Texas Entrepreneur Ecosystem

YouTube for Podcasters - How to Turn YouTube into a growth machine that pays you to promote your show w/ Ben Leavitt of podcastpackaging.com

Audience Growth using Digital Advertising w/ Brett Sklar and Travis Albritton of Audiencelift.com

Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools & Video Tricks That Keep It Real w/ Brian Cottington of Libsyn

Evolution and Impact of Micro-Pods w/ Brooke Collins of Libsyn

Winning the Video-First Podcast Future - Insights for Creators, Tech Teams and Revenue Generators w/ Bryan Barletta of Sounds Profitable and Sean Howard of Flightpath

When & How to Apply for Podcast Awards Without Wasting Your Time w/ Cameron Stack of PodKind

Podcast Advertising in 2025: A Midyear Report w/ Cameron Hendrix and Jim Ballas of Magellan AI

How YouTubers Thrive in the Podcast Space w/ Catherine Browne of Roost Podcast Network

Secrets to YouTube Success w/ Chris Colbert of DCP Entertainment, Neha Taleja of Google, and Stephen Robles of Riverside.fm

Master Podcast SEO to Rank at the Top of Apple and Spotify Search w/ Courtney Elmer of PodLaunch®

Houston, We Have a Podcast: Lessons Learned from Eight Years of Podcasting at NASA w/ Dane Turner of NASA

So Many Ways To Monetize Which One is Best For You? w/ Dave Jackson of School of Podcasting

The Future of Storytelling: Immersive Podcasting & Creating Multi-Sensory Experiences for Audiences w/ Dawn-Michelle Lewis of SMC & Mosaic Monocle

Write In Your Ear: How To Sharpen Your Audio Fiction w/ Drew Frohmann of TA2 Productions

What Does Social Media Do For Your Audience, Anyway? w/ Elosi Ikharo of Jade Media and Lauren Passell of Tink Media

Maximizing Impact: How to Get the Most Out of Your Podcast Interviews w/ Erik Fisher of Beyond The To-Do List LLC

More after this short break…

Sessions and speaker announcement continued…

Beyond the Mic: Designing Scalable Systems for Podcast Growth w/ Fran Melo, Simona Costantini, and Taly Melo of Northflow

All Ears: Engineering Success in a Visual-Obsessed World w/ Heather Osgood and Nick Gryniewicz of True Native Media

Smarter Shows Start Here: How to Use Data to Drive Growth w/ Heidi Thibodeau of Wiland

The Tech Isn’t in Silicon Valley. It’s in Africa w/ Ikenna Orizu of Jamit and Jon Savage of Africa Podcast Network

The Future Is Talking Back: Realizing the Potential and Possibilities of Interactive Audio w/ James Boggs of Spooler and Peter Ferioli of Pantheon Podcasts

The Black Box Unboxed: How AI Powers Modern Media w/ James Cridland of Podnews, Jon Savage of Africa Podcast Network, and Neil Mody of Headliner

The Podcast Industry Is Growing Up—Are You Positioned to Grow With It? w/ Jenn Trepeck of Salad with a Side of Fries and Traci DeForge of Produce Your Podcast | Podcast Professionals Association

The Brand Blueprint: Shaping Irresistible Brands w/ Jess Kwong and John Luke of John Luke

Streamlining Guest Research and Content Planning with AI w/ Jonathan Baillie Strong of Spotlight Podcasting

Sponsorships, Subscriptions, or Support? Choose the Right Monetization Strategy for Your Podcast w/ Jordan Blair of Buzzsprout

Taking Your Podcast from the Studio to the Stage: How to Build & Sell Out a Live Show w/ Kiara Walker of CockTales Dirty Discussions & xoMAN Podcast

3 Time Management Tools to Avoid Podcast Burnout w/ Krystal Proffitt of Proffitt Media

The Busy Podcaster's Growth Playbook w/ Lauren Passell of Tink Media

Beyond Background Music: Cinematic Audio Techniques for Storytellers w/ Lindsay Graham of Thrumm

How We Built a Cult Podcast Following (Without Selling Our Souls) w/ Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays

Growing Smart: Building an integrated strategy for growth and monetization w/ Mark Pafume of Podbean

Audio Advertising Playbook: Performance Benchmarks That Matter w/ Matt Drengler of Podscribe

Leveraging Academic Podcasting for Exam Preparation with Keller's ARCS Model w/ Mercedes Musto of University of West Florida

From Indie to Industry: Crafting Podcasts That Attract Major Media Partnerships w/ Michael Osborne of 14th Street Studios

Monetize Everything: How to Turn Every Piece of Content Into Revenue - No Matter the Platform w/ Miles Gwyn of VSIN

Unveiling the New U.S. Podcast Ranker: Where Insights Meets Impact w/ Paul Riismandel of Signal Hill Insights and Daryl Battaglia of Triton Digital

Would You Let AI Write Your Next Episode? w/ Quinn Greenhaus

Trust at Scale: Why the Best B2B Podcasts Don't Sell, They Connect w/ Rachel Downey of Share Your Genius

Old rules, new medium: Ethical dilemmas in podcast reporting w/ Rebecca Everett of NJ.com and Rebecca Lavoie of New Hampshire Public Radio

Yes that marketing Advice for your podcast is BS - 2025 w/ Rob Walch of podcast411

Video strategies for Narrative Podcasts or “Help! I have a narrative podcast and I need a video strategy!” w/ Sheryl Worsley of KSL Podcasts

Add Video to Your Podcast without Adding Edit Time w/ Stephen Robles of Riverside.fm

We’re keeping this week strictly sessions/speakers! Join us next week for more details on PM25… including info on the PARTIES!

Remember that free ticket we mentioned at the beginning? Head to our Instagram for the Giveaway details and rules to enter!

TTYL!
Team Podcast Movement