Author: Dan Franks

Good morning PM18!

Time flies when you’re having fun. Can you believe that today is the last day of Podcast Movement? It feels like we were just getting started.

The goal is to make today count. We strongly encourage you to keep networking and attending sessions that will help you in the next year. Please remember to share with us some of your favorite moments using the social feed in PM18 app.

PM Central is still Open

The exhibitor booths may not be there, but the networking is still in full swing in the Networking Lounge (sponsored by Acuity).

The PM Midway game area (sponsored by Podcasters Paradise) is also still open, and there is nothing like day #4 for some fun time. This is your opportunity to challenge a colleague or new friend to a game.

And if you’ve not found them yet, we’ve got some bean bags, and comfy chairs, on the fifth floor…in case you need to relax (or crash) after the crazy Castbox Party last night.

We urge you to take advantage of these areas on the last day!

Today’s Schedule

You can access today’s schedule via the PM18 app or from the website. Here are a few events that you will want to keep on your radar.

Jack Daniel’s PM18 Afterparty Happy Hour – 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Fieldhouse Sports Bar, just across from the Downtown Marriott
Jack Daniel’s wants to make sure you make the most out of PM18, so much so that they’re buying you food, and Jack Daniel’s specialty cocktails. Don’t miss your chance to hang out with your fellow attendees one last time, courtesy of JD!

The Key to Inclusivity: When it comes to inclusion, the Personal is Universal – 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom
We’re thrilled to welcome the team from Latino USA, along with two returning keynote speakers, to discuss some of the most important topics in podcasting today. Don’t miss this conversation!

Closing Keynote: All I Did Was Ask: An Afternoon with Terry Gross – 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom
We’ve been waiting all year for our afternoon with Terry Gross, and this is it! Terry is one of the most respected, and successful, people in all of broadcasting, and we’re excited to get the chance to learn from her, and pick her brain in the Q&A the follows!

Unofficial Meetups ** You are welcome to check out the unofficial meetups for Wednesday as well if you are looking for additional things to do!

Now is your first (and cheapest) chance to register for Podcast Movement in 2019! Register for PM19 at PM18’s discounted prices.

We will be at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL from August 13 – 16! This is going to be the perfect opportunity to bring the family to Disney World, or enjoy some of the other great attractions in the area before or after the event!

You can register for PM19 here!

Thank you for being a part of PM18. The day is not over yet, so please get out there and have an outstanding day!

Team PM18

“We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.” – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Greetings PM18 family, happy Wednesday!

Are we having fun yet? We are not event to the halfway point! Please consider telling us about some favorite moments that you have enjoyed so far in the PM18 app social feed!

Wednesday has some cool opportunities that you will want to keep on your radar, so let’s get going.

PM Central (Exhibit Hall) – LAST DAY!

Today is the last day to connect with the exhibitors at their booths in PM Central. You will want to make this opportunity count for sure! PM Central is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and we’ve made the schedule so that those two last hours are dedicated soley to checking out the exhibitors (or doing whatever else you’d like with your first real break).

How are you doing with the Scavenger Hunt inside the PM18 app? Today is your day to get caught up if the progress yesterday was slow, plus you will be eligible to win some fabulous prizes! We also heard a rumor that PM18 emcee Donald Kelly is looking for cornhole challengers in the PM Midway. We would love for you to humble him via cornhole.

Today’s Schedule

You can access today’s schedule via the PM18 app or from the website. Here are a few events that you will want to keep on your radar.

If you’ve ever wished that a Podcast Movement party would have more food (13 food stalls to visit), more drinks (open bars), more DJs, more dancing, more acoustic music, more magicians, or just more fun…then Castbox is here for the win.

Rock the Castbox Party! – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm across the street from the Marriott at  the world famous Reading Terminal Market

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPONSOR HAS ALERTED US THAT CAPACITY IS 1,000 PEOPLE! ONLY THE FIRST 1,000 PEOPLE THROUGH THE DOOR WILL GET ACCESS TO THE CASTBOX PARTY***

We’re also excited for a number of other special events and sessions taking place today:

PM18 Podcasters of Color Official Meetup – 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Circ Bar & Lounge (Hotel Lobby)
Join hosts Donald Kelly and Stephen Hart for this informal meetup. Catchup with old friends, or make some new ones. And make sure to check out all the other meetups taking place around Philly this week.

Broadcasters Meet Podcasters Opening Keynote w/ NPR CEO Jarl Mohn – 9am in the Grand Ballroom
We’re excited to welcome back the team from Jacobs Media who, with the support of Beasley Media Group, are hosting this two-day specialty track, and are even more excited to have it kicking off with the amazing Jarl Mohn from NPR.

The Podcast Content Deep Dive (from Coleman Insights) – 10am in the Grand I/J
If you ever wanted to know exactly what content engages your audience, and precisely what content pushes your audience away, we encourage you to check out the Deep Dive.

Audible Original Pitches at PM18– 12pm in the Grand C/D
Dozens of your fellow attendees sent in their podcast pitches to Audible, and now you can join the fun as they make the final pitches in person. Some call it the “Shark Tank” of podcasting, but we just call it a lot of fun!

The Evolution of Podcasting (Presented by Tenderfoot TV and Cadence 13) – 1:30 pm in the Grand C/D
One of our most star-studded panels of the week! Join some of the biggest content creators in the podcasting industry to discuss how the medium has pushed boundaries, become a catalyst of thoughtful conversation, and an inspiration for listeners and creators alike.

Patreon Creator Lounge at PM18

Today is your last day to stop by Patreon’s Creator Lounge in MTG404. Learn to build your podcast membership business, enjoy refreshments and get killer advice on connecting with your community.

PM Media Booth

If you’ve not stopped by, we’re on the 5th floor by the big Podcast Movement photo backdrop. We’ve partnered with a talented team of video content creators to help you create a custom piece of Instagram content, capturing your experience at PM18. In roughly 20 minutes of filming, you’ll leave with something one-of-a-kind, and all yours.

Podcast Movement has a lot to offer. We encourage you to seize the day and make the most of the opportunities available for attendees. Please remember to use the hashtag #pm18 when sharing your photos and videos on social media.

Team PM18

“Carpe Diem. Seize the Day. Make your lives extraordinary.” – Dead Poets Society (1989)

Happy Tuesday, PM18 attendees,

Thank you for making Monday such a great success! We have most of you checked-in by now, but we have some folks that are getting in today.

Tuesday – Registration/Check-in

Attendee Check-in (Pro-Pass and Standard Registrations) will be located in the ballroom lobby on the 5th floor, while Speaker and Sponsor Check-in will be located in the lobby on the 4th floor.

PM Central (Exhibit Hall) opens today!

If Podcast Movement were a wheel, the hub would be PM Central! PM Central is where most of the action will take place during the event! PM Central is open today from 9:00 am to 5 pm. What does PM Central include?

• The Networking Lounge (presented by Acuity Scheduling)
  

  You have probably heard that connections and conversations in the hallways are one of the best takeaways from an event like PM. We agree with this, but Podcast Movement does not limit these opportunities to the corridors.

  The Networking Lounge provides a comfortable and convenient location to converse with fellow attendees. It is central to the exhibit hall, close to several of the top breakout session rooms, and right next to the free coffee station. The PM18 app has an impressive feature that allows you to request and make appointments with your fellow attendees (See below to download). The Networking Lounge is a great spot to meet for these appointments, or to talk with newcomers and podcast veterans alike.

• PM18 Exhibitors
  

  The best products and services in the entire podcasting world will be on display at Podcast Movement. You will have plenty of time on Tuesday and Wednesday to check out the exhibitors, and meet the teams in person. We also have a scavenger hunt organized through the PM18 App that will allow you to network with our exhibitors, and possibly win a fabulous prize. You can download the app now from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) store. We look forward to interacting with you on the app! (Note your login email address will be the one you registered with on Eventbrite)
  

• The Podcast Pavilion (presented by Talkshoe)
  

  If you have not signed up for your time slot to record LIVE from PM18, we may still have a few openings available. CLICK HERE to learn more, and grab your spot. Don’t delay, as the pavilion time slots are likely to fill up!
  

• PM Midway (presented by Podcasters Paradise and Poductivity)
  

  We are pumped to unveil the new PM Midway today! We mentioned that networking opportunities are something that Podcast Movement takes very seriously. This year we bring you a recreation area next to the exhibit hall to enjoy as a part of the networking process. The PM Midway will feature games, including:

  • Cornhole
  • Air Hockey
  • Pop A Shot Basketball
  • Arcade Games
  • Giant Jenga
  • Giant Connect 4

You are welcome to enjoy some games with your colleagues and friends (old and new) Tuesday through Thursday. We anticipate that this will be a great addition, and look forward to you having some fun!

Today’s Schedule

You can access today’s schedule via the PM18 app or from the website. Here are a few events that you will want to keep on your radar.

Tonight is headlined by the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame, plus the parties before and after.

• Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame Ceremony – 7:30pm in Grand Ballroom 
  Featuring host Colt Cabana, and the induction of seven podcasting legends into the Podcast Hall of Fame.
  
  
• iHeart Radio Red Carpet Party – 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm in the 4th & 5th Floor Lobbies
  Free drinks, music, and of course a red carpet!

• Stitcher Hall of Fame Afterparty – 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm at Field House Sports Bar (Across the Street from the Marriott)
  Drinks are free, but don’t forget to stop by the Stitcher booth earlier that day to claim your drink tickets!

Plus we’ve got other awesome sessions taking place all day, including these on the main stage:

• PM18 Opening Keynote with Pat Flynn – 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
• Edison Research Keynote – 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm
• Google Podcasts Keynote – 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm

Finally, don’t forget the Unofficial Meetups: You are welcome to check out the unofficial meetups for Tuesday as well if you are looking for additional things to do!

Please remember to use the hashtag #PM18 and share your pictures in the PM18 app internal social feed! We would love to hear about your favorite part of Day 1. Please feel free to share it with us in the app. Have a great day!

Team PM18

“No one looks stupid when they’re having fun!” – Amy Poehler

First off, if no one has done this yet: WELCOME TO PHILADELPHIA!

If you are not from this area, you may have heard that this is the City of Brotherly Love, and Sisterly Affection. This week the love for all things podcasting has finally arrived in the form of the Podcast Movement Community!

We are excited that you have made the sacrifice and effort to join us. Thank you! A lot is happening over the next few days as you can imagine. We will send an email each morning as a reminder of some of the exciting stuff happening on that particular day (and also posting it on the News section of our website).

Our goal is to do our best to keep you in the loop! Let’s start with a few basics for today:

How do I find Podcast Movement from the lobby of the Marriott?

If you are standing at the hotel check-in looking at the Circ Bar & Lounge, look to your left and you will see escalators. Follow the signs and escalators up to the 5th floor, home of all of the events for Monday, July 23. Note: The hallway to the left of the Circ Bar & Lounge has elevators that you can also take to get to the 5th floor of the banquet space.

Essentials

A few quick notes about things we know you’ll want to know:

WIFI (Sponsored by Cadence 13)

Network: Connect with Cadence 13
Password: HelloC13

Food & Drink

While there are no official meals served at PM18 any day, check out some of the day’s events below that feature free food and drinks! Also, make sure to check out our Travel Page for two different guides to the best eats around town!

Name Badges/Credentials

The morning and early afternoon activities at PM18 do not require your badges, yet. You’ll pick them up starting at 3pm, as noted below, and will need badges for everything after!

Today’s Schedule

As always, you can access today’s most up-to-date schedule via the PM18 app. Here are a few events that you will want to keep on your radar.

• PMx Competition (Sponsored by Cypress Resources) – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Grand C/D
  See your fellow PM18 attendees compete for a speaking spot at PM19, and learn a thing or two as well!
• New Attendee Orientation (Sponsored by Castos)
  This is a must if it is your first time to Podcast Movement. You have 2 sessions to choose from:
  • 9:00 am to 11:00 am in Grand A/B
  • 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Grand A/B
• Women’s Networking Event (Sponsored by Castos) – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Grand A/B
  Meet some great podcasters, and kick off PM18 the right way!
• New Podcaster Primer (Sponsored by Castos) – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Grand A/B
  If you are new to podcasting overall, this session will help to prepare you for the “drinking from the firehose” of information that is about to happen over the next few days.
• Early Check-In & Networking Event (Sponsored by Cabana) – 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Grand Ballroom
  Pick up your badge early, take part in some light organized networking, catch some closeup magic, and enjoy live music from one of Philly’s best acoustic duos!
• Ignite Podcast Movement (Sponsored by Veritone One) – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Grand C/D
  One of the most fun pre-con events each year is Ignite! Enjoy free drinks (for the first 100 people), and a series of quick and fun podcast related presentations from your fellow attendees. You’ll laugh…you’ll cry….you’ll have a great time!
  
  
• Welcome Party (Sponsored by Triton Digital) – 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm in Grand Ballroom
  The big kickoff this year is not to be missed! The first 100 attendees through the door will get free drinks, light bites, and EVERYONE will enjoy the best dueling piano show in all the Tristate Area: The Philly Keys!
• Unofficial Meetups: You are welcome to check out the unofficial meetups for Monday as well if you are looking for additional things to do!

Questions? – Please look for a PM staff red shirt. If they cannot help you for whatever reason, consider going to the registration area and you should be able to get your question answered there. Remember, that most of the questions you may have are probably already answered on the PM18 app or the website.

We are looking forward to an outstanding week of fun, networking and value! Thanks for joining us for Podcast Movement in Philadelphia!

Team PM18

“If you can dream it, you can do it” – Walt Disney

This is a guest post from Rob Peterson, Director, Audience Acquisition at Audioboom

You’re all set. You have a great idea, you researched all the best recording equipment and you’re confident you worked out all the kinks in your test episodes. All you have to do is hit publish and release your brand-new podcast to the world! Now that episode one is out, here comes the tough part: Finding people to listen to your show.

With over 525,000 active shows available on Apple Podcasts — and more being added every day — attracting listeners is a daunting task for new and existing podcasters. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to get your show in front of potential listeners and turn them into life-long fans.

Jordan Bonaparte, host and producer of The Night Time Podcast, believes in tapping-in to the podcast community itself. “My most effective audience acquisition activities involved collaborating with similarly themed podcasters.” Jordan says. “These collaborations could include guest appearances on other shows, promo or ad swaps, and/or references to each other’s work on episodes.”

Many podcasters are happy to help promote their peers’ podcasts because they know what it’s like starting out and trying to find new listeners. Promotion from other podcasters can come in the form of an ad or promo swap between shows so that each show can reach new listeners. Another way podcasters can work together is by doing guest swaps where the host of one podcast appears as a guest on another podcast and vice versa.

The hosts of Night Call leveraged guest appearances on Blank Check, The Daily Zeitgeist, Lovett or Leave It and Behind The Bastards to reach new listeners. The fans of those shows got a sample of what to expect on Night Call when they might not have otherwise even heard of the show.

So what about social media? Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz, hosts and producers of And That’s Why We Drink, say that Twitter and Facebook were key to growing their audience and turning first-time listeners into dedicated fans. “We were able to connect directly to people with interests in both the paranormal and true crime and communicate with them one-on-one,” says Christine.

The more you communicate with fans one-on-one the more you enrich your relationships and the more likely they are to recommend your show to others. Em agrees, “It’s been really great to see people join the group because their friends recommended [the podcast] or someone they followed on social media gave us a shout out.” Facebook Live, Instagram Live and Snapchat are all platforms you can use to promote your show.

Dan Misener, Head of Audience Development for Pacific Content, a branded podcast network, points to how a well-executed marketing plan can lead to a successful podcast launch and uses the live lecture series-turned podcast, Trampoline Hall, as an example. “When they launched their podcast, they did a bunch of smart things: they reached out to their existing community through their email newsletter, they organized a launch party where they got everyone to subscribe to their new show. It was a well-executed launch designed to appeal to existing podcast listeners and new podcast listeners alike.”

And speaking of newsletters, there are dozens upon dozens of podcast newsletters designed to help die-hard podcast listeners discover new shows. If you’re looking to get more eyes and ears on your show, ask the editors of these newsletters to review your show or a specific episode. As an added bonus agree to share their newsletter with your followers so you both benefit. RadioPublic published a helpful blog listing established podcast newsletters with tips on how to pitch your show!

This is all great, but what about Apple Podcasts and Spotify?

There’s no denying that Apple Podcasts is one of, if not, the biggest player in the game in terms of listening and discovery. Apple Podcast’s top 200 charts are an extremely important tool for discovery. Getting your show on the charts leads to boosts in listens and adds legitimacy to your show, but it’s also extremely competitive and this is where your fanbase comes in. Encourage your fans to help your show grow by reminding them to rate and review at the end of every episode. As those reviews come in your ranking continues to climb within the Apple Podcast ecosystem.

It’s also worth keeping an eye on Spotify as they continue to grow their footprint in the podcast industry. Shows like And That’s Why We Drink have seen tremendous audience growth due to features on Spotify’s desktop and mobile app as well as being included in advertising campaigns for Spotify.

With so many avenues for promoting your show it’s easy to expect immediate results but make sure to keep yourself grounded. This American Life, The Joe Rogan Experience and WTF with Marc Maron have all been around for a decade or more. It took years for those shows to build the massive audiences they enjoy today. Start with 100 listeners and work your way up from there, and don’t forget the people who helped you get to the top of the charts!

If you’d like to learn more about growing your audience then make sure to join me, Rabia Chaudry (Undisclosed, The 45th), Chelsea Cox (Deliberations), Dossie McCraw (Spotify) and Dan Misener (Pacific Content) at Podcast Movement’s Audience Acquisition Panel, Tuesday, July 24 at 11:00 am in room Grand A/B.

Thanks to Rob Peterson, Director, Audience Acquisition at Audioboom, for this great article!

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Come learn more Tuesday, July 24 & Wednesday, July 25th 9 am – 5 pm.

Snag a 1:1 consultation ASAP – spots are limited!

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TWO BIG ALERTS FOR REGISTERED PM18 ATTENDEES

We’ve lowered childcare costs at PM18:

For the past few years attendees have requested childcare to be offered at the event, and this year we have full coverage available to you all four days. However so far, enrollment has been low, so we’d like to help by cutting the cost of enrollment in half.

LEARN MORE AND ENROLL

The host hotel is SOLD OUT (under our block)

We’ve been warning for weeks, and have been adding rooms to our hotel block fast and furious. However the hotel alerted us last week that they are close to capacity, so would not be allowing any more bookings under our discount.

Your three main options at this point are to:

1. Register directly with the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, and pay the current market price (they’re even making us do this for our remaining internal rooms).
2. Book one of the hotels within walking distance.
3. Make use of our handy-dandy roommate finder, AKA our Room Share Document, which can be found below.

FIND A ROOMMATE

Sticking with our 4th of July theme… here is some podcast news to continue the parade!

• Inalienable Rights – Our friends at Nielsen shared a study that looks at the spending habits of podcast listeners when it comes to holiday necessities like barbecue sauce, ketchup, and sunscreen!

• This Land is Your Land – If you’re coming to Philly for #PM18, check out this guide from our friends at Aweber, who are based in Philly! We also have another excellent Philly guide put together from PM family member Brian Adoff.

• Francis Scott Room-Key – The PM18 Host Hotel is at capacity. Our room block is full and has been for about a week. The hotel is even charging Podcast Movement staff the public price for any additional rooms we need to add! What does this mean? It means that you can check out the roomshare doc if you are open to a roommate at the Marriott, or you are welcome to seek alternate accommodations outside of the host hotel…there are a few other great options a short walk away!

We hope that you safely enjoy this holiday with friends and family if you are in the United States. If not, we hope that you continue to enjoy the freedom that podcasting allows you to share your message.

Life, Liberty, and the Pod-suit of Happiness,

Team PM18

“Freedom lies in being bold.” –Robert Frost

Audible Originals Pitch Contest at PM18 (submit now)

Audible wants to hear your idea for their next big audio project, and wants to meet you at PM18!

Audible produces a slate of world-class audio programming — from original, immersive experiences like Stinker Lets Loose! to exclusive audio-first memoirs like A Polaroid Guy in a Snapchat World performed by David Spade, to audio reboots of classic comedy such as Dr. Katz: the Audio Files, and much, much more.

And they’re now accepting submissions from Podcast Movement attendees for the opportunity to join the lineup!

Find out what you need to submit at their pitch program website, and get it in by end of day, July 13th. A Short List will be selected by July 20th, and participants will be invited to pitch their idea to Audible executives live at Podcast Movement on July 25th.Your idea could be selected for development, along with a $1,000 payment (full terms here apply).

And if you don’t want to submit a pitch, but want to see them live and in person, make sure to be in attendance for this session next month!

Podcast Pavilion Information & Sign Up

One of the most fun opportunities available at Podcast Movement is the Podcast Pavilion (presented by Talkshoe). PM family member Steve Stewart is manning the helm again this year, and our friends at Heil are providing all the goods (which you can win)!

The Podcast Pavilion will have two recording stations, each station will be set up with 4 Heil microphones, four Heil headphones, and everything else needed to make podcasting magic. Plus four lucky podcasters who participate will have the chance to win one of four recording packages courtesy of Heil!

CLICK HERE to learn more, and grab your spot. Don’t delay, as the pavilion time slots fill up quickly every year!

PM18 Afterparty Happy Hour Presented by Jack Daniel’s

We’re proud to announce that Podcast Movement 2018 will end with a bang, as we’re partnering with the fine folks at Jack Daniel’s to bring you the official afterparty of PM18, immediately following this year’s closing keynotes.

Stay tuned next week for more details, but make sure to mark your calendars to be there Thursday night, July 26.

Colt Cabana returns to host the Hall of Fame Ceremony

The Academy of Podcasters are proud to welcome back Colt Cabana as the host of this year’s Hall of Fame Ceremony. Colt Cabana is an actor, comedian, entrepreneur, but is probably best known for being a full time professional wrestler that travels the world. Colt has been the host of the Art of Wrestling podcast since 2011, where he records the podcast every week from his studio… apartment in Chicago, IL.

Don’t miss this year’s Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame Ceremony on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30pm!

The Shootout

• Coleman Insights will present the results of a new mediaEKG® Deep Dive study on iHeartRadio’s The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast, featuring former stars of ABC’s The Bachelor, as part of the Industry Track at PM on July 25!

• Austin Film Festival has announced their partners and judges for the Fiction Podcast Script Competition & Conference Programming. If you’re a fiction podcaster, we encourage you to submit your script by July 6!

• Have you met some of the new community members lately? If not, you may want to consider checking out the New Member Spotlight for June!

• Podcast app (and sponsor of this year’s big party at PM18) Castbox has posted some interesting data about how their users listen to podcasts in different parts of the world.

Win, lose or draw… We hope that you enjoy the World Cup, and that your team (country) does well! We also hope to see you either at Podcast Movement (which is less than one month away), or making comments and networking inside the Virtual Pass if you cannot make it to Philadelphia!

Team PM

“What’s the difference between England and a Tea Bag? The tea bag stays in the cup longer.” – (Likely told by someone from USA, whose team did not make this year’s tournament).

If you’re a creator attending Podcast Movement, check out this amazing opportunity to pitch your idea to Audible!

Audible is producing a slate of world-class audio programming — from original, immersive experiences like Stinker Lets Loose! to exclusive audio-first memoirs like A Polaroid Guy in a Snapchat World performed by David Spade, to audio reboots of classic comedy such as Dr. Katz: the Audio Files, and much, much more.  And they’re accepting submissions from Podcast Movement participants! 

What do you need to submit?

• 1-2 page pitch treatment
• Resume/bio for any attached talent
• Optional: link to audio sample of proposed series, audio sample of past work and/or sample scripts or related writing

Audible is primarily looking for narrative audio with a strong sense of story and a comedic bent. They’re not looking for comedians in a room talking to one another. The pitch should have direction and structure, clearly embrace an audio-first / audio-only experience, and they’re looking to hear about a full and funny world. Audible is also open to other genres, sketch, one-person shows, personal memoirs, and listening experiences that break new ground in audio entertainment.

Please make your submission at adbl.co/pitch

Submissions must be received by July 13, 2018.

A Short List will be selected by July 20th and participants will be invited to pitch their idea to Audible executives live at Podcast Movement on July 25th.  

By submitting your idea, you agree to the terms of Audible’s Submission Agreement found here: Submission Agreement.  Audible plans to select three submissions for possible further development into an original audio show for Audible.  If they select your idea for further development and you agree to sign Audible’s standard Development Agreement, $1000 will be payable to you pursuant to the agreement.

Greetings PM Family,

Newly Announced Sessions

Podcast Movement has a lot of great sessions for you to choose from, and we’re excited to announce a few of the newest ones you can add to that list!

No Spoilers – Tuesday, July 24 @ 1:30 pm in Grand K/L.

Slow Burn host and co-producer Leon Neyfakh talks with Chenjerai Kumanyika, co-executive producer and co-host of Gimlet Media’s Uncivil, and Ann Heppernan, senior producer of Pineapple Street Media’s Heaven’s Gate, about how to make stories about the past feel fresh and unpredictable when your listeners already know the ending.

Family Listening and the Future of Podcasting – Thursday, July 26 @ 10:00 am in Grand K/L

Four creators of top podcasts for families discuss writing and producing for different age groups, centering kid voices on their shows, and how they’re engaging and interacting with a booming, enthusiastic, young audience.

The Missing Marketplace: Monetizing Podcasts Beyond the 1% – Tuesday, July 24 @ 1:30 pm in Grand I/J

Jake Shapiro will share insights, data, and analysis of new revenue models for podcasting based on direct industry experience at RadioPublic, PRX, and Matter Ventures (the accelerator for media startups) – including Paid Listens, the RadioPublic program guaranteeing podcasters a $20 CPM for every in-app listen.

Giving Victims Voices – Thursday, July 26 @ 1:15 pm in Franklin 9

Reporter and producer Julia Lowrie Henderson breaks down the reporting challenges and choices involved in telling the stories of sexual assault that were at the center of ESPN 30 for 30’s latest season on Bikram — and dives into the process and experience of reporting a story like this before the #MeToo movement, and during it.

From Downloads to Listening: Podcast Measurements Next Frontier – Wednesday, July 25 @ 1:30 pm in Grand I/J

The coin of the realm has been the download, but that’s changing – and for the good of the entire podcast industry. Are you ready for the new metrics that are emerging that emphasize actual listening? This panel will provide the latest information on why the move to listening metrics is so important, what solutions such as Apple’s analytics and the emerging Remote Audio Data spec will mean and how they work, and how all of us can use listening data to benefit our listeners, our content decisions, and our advertisers.

The Network Effect: How Networks Get Podcasts to the Next Level and You Can Do Some of That Yourself – Thursday, July 26 @ 12:15 pm in Grand C/D

Big podcast networks have specialists and expertise in all kinds of specific areas of podcasting, from improving content and sound quality to growing audiences, building communities and monetization. But maybe you aren’t ready to join a network just yet, what tricks and techniques can you borrow from the professionals to help build your own show? Bright lights from the Earwolf, Ramsey Solutions, Midroll and Radiotopia join forces to share knowledge and experience, and help you supercharge your own podcast game.

Don’t blame the heat, summer does not start until tomorrow…

BOOK YOUR HOTEL BEFORE THE ROOMS ARE GONE

This is where we usually try to say something funny, maybe a little quirky. But the truth is, staying down the street from the conference, instead of at the host hotel, is no laughing matter. We know that it’s hot, and we know there are all kinds of distractions. But take a moment to consider how much hotter you’ll be five weeks from now having to walk across town to get to Podcast Movement (and all your friends are staying at the host hotel too).

BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY

Ignite Speakers

Podcast Movement, and Ignite sponsor Veritone One, wants to congratulate the speakers selected for this year’s Ignite event on Monday, July 23. You can learn more about the speakers and their talks by clicking here.

Congrats to Kenn Blanchard, Amy Woods, Michael Neeley, Marc Guberti, Sean Callahan, Wendy Stevens, Sergei Revzin, Miranda Marquit, Victor Menasce, and Eliza Kapitan!

Even More Sunshine

• We’re proud to announce that PM family member Mark Gillespie from WhiskyCast has been picked as one of the 10 finalists for this year’s Spirited Awards as “Best Broadcast, Podcast, or Online Video Series.” The Spirited Awards are part of the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference each July in New Orleans, and honor the best bars and bartenders around the world along with writers, and this is the first year they’ve had a category for podcasts!

• Podcast Movement was proud to feature a few of the dads in this community on Father’s Day!

• Digital News Report put out their annual key findings, which includes some interesting podcasting insight!

We are diligently making plans to have the best summer, and the best Podcast Movement, so far! We appreciate your support for this community and look forward to the possibility of seeing you in Philadelphia next month!

Team PM18

“Just imagine how much cooler I’ll be in summer!” – Olaf (Frozen)