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Happy Thursday, PM Family!

We’re back in action after a holiday week, and have a ton to get into!

First, we announce our second keynote session and our third round of amazing breakout presenters and panelists (and remember from last week, you get access to all of them for the whole event), we share more about the session tracks at PM24, and finally we congratulate our PM24 scholarship recipients.

And don’t miss buying your passes before prices go up tonight.

Let’s go!

Introducing our second Keynote Session, and our third round of PM24 Speakers & Panelists!

In the 11+ years that Podcast Movement has been in existence, one of the moving targets that we’re always asked about by podcasters is how to grow their show. And one of the most consistent answers that experts give is the use of audio promos. So we’re excited that one of this year’s keynotes will focus on just that:

In the bustling marketplace of podcasting, creating a captivating show is just half the battle. Today, the real challenge lies in effective marketing, yet many show producers focus on the creativity of their content while treating promos as an afterthought. Join Lauren Vetrano of Cumulus Media and Allison O'Toole of british researcher System1 in this session moderated by Amplifi Media's founder and CEO, Steve Goldstein for a keynote that will change your thinking and offer seven actionable takeaways to improve your promos immediately.

They’ll delve into the research-backed cues and the critical role of positive emotion in audio advertising. Discover how the "cost of dull" can hurt your podcast's growth and learn strategies to ensure your promos resonate and captivate. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your podcast’s marketing game and transform your promotional approach!

In addition to this exciting session, we’ve got so many amazing additions to the breakout and panel lineup!

• Alicia Pollard of The Leiden Group

• Amy Hager, Organic Marketing Mentor at Joyful Business Revolution

• Andy Bowers, Chief Creative Officer of Spooler

• Anna DeShawn, CEO of The Qube

• Anne Frisbie, SVP Global Business Development at AdsWizz

• Anthony Weaver of About That Wallet

• Arica McKinnon, VP Commercial Growth and Strategy at Nielsen

• Arielle Nissenblatt, Community Marketing Manager at Descript

• Bikram Chatterji, Chief Executive Officer of Maximum Fun

• Brian Edwards, Head of Digital Product Strategy at The Washington Post

• Dan Check, Chief Executive Officer at Slate

• David Moss, Chief Creative Officer at Evergreen Podcasts

• David Stern, CEO of Supporting Cast

• Delia D'Ambra, Podcast Host at audiochuck (Counterclock, Park Predators, Dark Arenas)

• Elsie Escobar of Libsyn

• Erin McGregor, Program Manager at Association of Independents in Radio

• Gillian Tietz of Sober Powered

• Ian Fox, Product Manager, Audio at Harvard Business Review

• Jay Yow, Producer of The James Altucher Show / What's That Production

• Jeff Vidler, Founder / President of Signal Hill Insights

• Jennifer Han, CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) at Ausha

• Jennifer Moss, Chief Creative Officer, Lecturer - Creative Writing for Podcasting at JAR

• Jeremy Powell, Director of Podcasts at Georgia Public Broadcasting

• Jessica Ray, Co-founder & CEO of Kids Pod App

• Joni Deutsch, Vice President, Marketing & Audience Development at The Podglomerate

• Jordan Bick, VP Sales, DTC Podcasting at SiriusXM Media

• Kacie Luaders Founding Producer of Could Be Pretty Cool

• Katie Janner, Podcast Editor at Gotham West / Fiverr

• Keiona Barnwell, Account Executive at CNN Collection

• Kelli Hurley, VP Revenue Partnerships at SiriusXM Media

• Kelly Garner, Founder and CEO of Treefort Media

• Krista Smith, Head of Publishing at Netflix

• Latoya Coleman, Podcaster and Social Media Marketer at That Wasn’t In My Textbook

• Laura Hunter, Drago Writer & Producer at New Girl Pictures, LLC

• Lauren Passell, Founder of Tink Media

• Manny Faces, President / Executive Producer of Manny Faces Media

• Mattia Verzella, VP of Programmatic Partnerships at Triton Digital

• Minista Jazz, Innovation and Engagement Curator at Afros & Audio

• Morgan Swift, Senior Marketing Manager at The Podglomerate

• Nick Witters, CEO of Ballen Studios

• Or Eliaz, CEO of ProCast

• Paul Comfort, Host and Producer of Comfort Consulting at World Wide LLC

• Pierre Bouvard, Chief Insights Officer at Cumulus Media | Westwood One

• Quinn Greenhaus, Producer

• Ramtin Arablouei, Host of NPR’s Throughline

• Rob Kirkpatrick, Podcast Consultant

• Ron Baetiong, CEO of PodMachine

• Rosemary Scalabrino, Sales Director at Veritone One

• Rund Abdelfatah, Host at NPR’s Throughline

• Scott Davis, SVP of National Sales at NPR

• Seth Resler, Founder at Community Marketing Revolution

• Stephanie Arakelian, Podcast Marketing & Audience Development Specialist at Impact Theory

• Steven Goldstein, Founder & CEO of Amplifi Media

• Veronica Davis, Content Marketing Director and Instructor at Pod Sound School

What do you want to learn at PM? Well you’re in luck!

There are so many things to love about Podcast Movement, and as we mentioned last week, the freedom to choose your own adventure when it comes to the education is a favorite! And this year there will be no lack of choices, as we’ve got five stages going all day, every day, plus three tracks being programmed by top partners!

Podcaster Track presented by Kajabi

This track delves into the essential elements of podcasting, encompassing aspects such as creation, monetization, audience expansion, and technical know-how. It's home to valuable sessions for both newcomers and experienced podcasters!

Industry Track presented by Locked On Podcast Network

This track explores the evolving world of podcasting from the business perspective, touching on current trends, vital statistics, best practices, and other key elements crucial for those involved in the behind-the-scenes efforts to launch or scale a podcast business.

Emerging Trends Track presented by Blackmagic Design

Podcasting has evolved beyond just audio, with many creators introducing or enhancing their shows through video and AI. This track focuses on everything related to the latest emerging trends and tech for podcasters and for the industry.

Industry Expert Talks presented by SoundStack

These expert-lead presentations and talks are all about bringing attendees the most value during shorter sessions. They take place inside the all-new Industry Connect section of Podcast Movement Central, sharing knowledge for industry professionals, and those looking to learn about the business side of podcasting.

Creator Expert Talks

These compact, to-the-point talks are always a hit. Taking place in the middle of the action in Podcast Movement Central, experts will share their knowledge for creators of all skill and experience levels.

Plus tracks from Quill, Ausha, and NPR Podcasts. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information on their curated sessions!

Congratulations to our PM24 Scholarship Recipients

We were blown away by the number of people who submitted to receive a scholarship to Podcast Movement this August! While we were unable to award scholarships to all applicants, we’re honored to share with you the winners! Please help us in congratulating them.

Stay Where the Action is!

We’re excited for Podcast Movement to take place this year at one of our favorite venues ever: Gaylord National in National Harbor. The hotel features an amazing atrium, fun restaurants and bars, plus unbeatable views of the harbor.

And National Harbor itself is one of the most walkable places to ever host Podcast Movement, with over 40 restaurants, shopping outlets, water activities, and more, just steps away from the hotel.

But don’t delay, our hotel rooms always sell out, and we’ve negotiated special rates. Book your room today.

Things are taking shape for this summer in DC, and we can’t wait for you to join us!! Until next time…

Grateful,
Team Podcast Movement

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