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!

We’re just a few weeks away from the can’t-miss event for podcasters and the podcast industry, and we’ve got a whole lot of new things to share with you.

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!

Is all hope lost? How new shows get made in today's difficult environment

We’re excited to announce a fireside chat featuring three powerhouses of the podcasting world. Join us for an intimate conversation with Alex Goldman, previously half of the hit podcast Reply All, and soon-to-be host of the upcoming Hyperfixed; Laura Mayer, whose many credits include Shameless Acquisition Target, and who is now the Executive Producer of Podcast Programming at ABC News; and Samata Joshi, the Managing Producer of Podcasts at WBUR in Boston. A special thanks to Supporting Cast for helping to organize this session, where the trio tries to answer a tough question that is on the minds of many in the community: What does it take to make a successful podcast today? We can’t wait to hear their thoughts!

A look inside the Diary: A conversation about the influence and evolution of podcasting

We’re also excited to present a can't-miss keynote conversation featuring Steven Bartlett, the charismatic entrepreneur and host of the chart-topping Diary of a CEO, and Austin Lamon, the Podcast Product Director at Spotify. This conversation will be all about how podcasts and audiences are evolving, and how creators can stand out and grow their shows. A special thanks to Spotify for helping to bring together this can't-miss talk for all podcasters!

Our biggest party of the year at PM24 goes down the evening of Tuesday, August 20, as our friends from iHeartPodcasts host ALL ATTENDEES at Topgolf to celebrate PM2FORE (get it? It’s a golf joke)!

Hang out from 9pm until midnight, and enjoy some cold beverages, tasty snacks, and a round or two of fun golf games for all to enjoy. Transportation will be provided, courtesy of iHeart. Pick up and drop off will be at the Bus Loop by Woodrow Wilson Ballrooms, just head to the Podcast Movement info desk and take a left…we’ll be there to show you the way! Join the fun from 9pm until midnight at Topgolf!

But the first two parties that start all the PM24 fun take place Monday, as our friends from Consumable and Veritone One help make Monday great!

First, join us from 3pm-7pm in the hotel atrium, as Consumable helps us start PM right with the official Badge Pickup Party, where they are giving away up to $1 million dollars in Podcast promotion to Podcast creators at PM24! To participate, attendees must register their podcast at the Consumable check-in table after picking up their badge, and scan a QR code to answer questions about their show. Every podcast will be reviewed, and approved podcasts will have the chance to reach millions of new listeners through Consumable’s Promocast™ platform. Plus, the first 500 people to pick up their badge and check-in with Consumable will get a free drink voucher for the party. See all the details on how to qualify here!

Then, from 7pm-10pm, have a drink on Veritone One! The first 350 attendees to come to the Podcast Movement Kickoff Party score a free drink ticket! Stop by and connect with Veritone One, the largest and most data driven podcast advertising agency in the world, helping connect top brands with podcast hosts and audiences to continue to fuel the industry. Learn more here.

You won’t want to miss any of the PM24 parties, not only because our partners are making them great, but because they’re the best ways to connect with your fellow podcasters and industry pros, when not inside the four event walls.

In addition to the exciting keynote above sessions, we’ve got more amazing additions to the breakout and panel lineup!

Featured Session: Each year at PM, Steven Goldstein of Amplifi Media assembles a group of industry professionals for a conversation about the state of the podcast industry, as seen by some of those "at the top." This year, the panel calls our Emerging Trends Track home, featuring conversations with eyes on the future of the industry. Steve will be joined by Ross Adams, CEO of Acast; Andrew Mason, CEO & Founder of Descript; Dan Misener, Co-founder of Bumper Media; and Farid Haji, Senior Director of The Roost Podcast Network.

Also, just announced as taking part in PM24:

• AJ Feliciano, General Manager of The Roost Podcast Network

• Anthony Savelli, EVP of Sales at Libsyn Ads

• Bart Roselli, SVP Growth at Veritone One

• Berto Ramirez, Media Director at Ad Results Media

• Bryan Goldmark, Head of Sales at Locked On Podcast Network 

• Carl Weinstein, Chief Operating Officer of Locked On Podcast Network

• Christina Boccia, Account Director at Acast

• Christy Mirabal, Marketing Executive

• Dylan Stopper, Director, Offline Marketing at Gametime 

• Emma DeMuth, Producer & Content Development at Diversion Audio

• Hillary Ross Shafer, VP of Podcast & YouTube Influencer at Veritone One 

• Irene Picco, Brand Podcasts Expert at Ausha 

• James Cridland, Editor of Podnews

• Jay Nachlis, Vice President/Consultant & Marketing Director at Coleman Insights 

• Jess Robine, SVP, Media & Operations at Veritone One

• Josh Poole, Original Development & Production at Audible

• Juleyka Lantigua, CEO & Founder of LWC Studios

• Katie Stroud, Sr Product Manager at IAB Tech Lab

• Kylie Low, Host of Dark Downeast at audiochuck

• Ilana Nevins, Podcast Marketing at Tink Media

• Maggie Beyer, Associate Director, Digital Media at Veritone One

• Max Piquette, CEO of Ausha

• Meghan Keane, Supervising Editor at NPR

• Michele Dale, Head of Strategy at Wonder Media Network 

• Nathan Otoski, SVP Podcast Marketing at iHeartPodcasts

• Otto Chen, Sales Director at Sirius XM

• Shin Hamahara, Head of Digital Business Division at Nippon Broadcasting System Inc.

• Susan Leland, Director of Audience Insights at NPR

• Taylor Rosenthal, Senior Media Buyer at Veritone One

• TJ Taormina, Host & Executive Producer of The TJ Show

• Whitney Hamilton, Nadarajah Director of Social Media at The Infinite Agency

Community Meetup Night: Meetups are Live

Each year, Podcast Movement has always been the best place in the world to meet up with other podcasters and podcast industry professionals. This year at PM24, we're continuing that by hosting an official Community Meetups night on Wednesday, August 21!

What's a Community Meetup, you ask? Community Meetups are hosted by event attendees, have a focused topic or area of interest, and will show up on the official event schedule so that other attendees can join up.

Check out a few of the meetups that are featured on this year’s agenda!

• Advanced Podcast Marketing Meetup

• Business & Brand Podcasters Meetup

• Fiction Podcasters Meetup

• Mastering Sound and Video Quality Meetup

• Podcasts with a Cause Meetup

• and many more amazing gatherings

We’ve got nearly 20 meetups all going on during this event, so join us for one or more!

ONLY SIX SPOTS LEFT: Record Live from PM24, Thanks to YAP Media!

Podcast Movement attracts thousands of podcasters from around the world, so wouldn't it make sense if there was a way to record podcasts live from the event? Well lucky for you, thanks to our partners at YAP Media Podcast Network, you can!

The Pavilion will be going live at PM24 all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and you can now reserve your spot before they fill up.

Last Call to Stay Where the Action is! ROOM BLOCK CLOSES TOMORROW

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.

If you’ve got room for more, that’s good, because we’ve got it for you next week!

Until then,
Team Podcast Movement

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

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