The Podcast Show, the largest international festival in the podcasting business, returns for the third consecutive year. This one-of-a-kind event brings together industry leaders, brands, platforms, and the sharpest emerging creators from around the world to celebrate and help shape the future of podcasting. The festival will be held over two days on 22nd and 23rd May 2023 at Islington Business Design Center in the heart of London's media district.
The show in May 2023 attracted more than 10,000 visitors from the audio industry around the world, day and night, to learn, do business, and network. 40% of visitors were from outside the UK, making it a uniquely international festival for the industry. More than 40 countries participated, including the United States, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Australia, Canada, Spain, Denmark, South Korea, and Brazil. The show also includes Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel & Louis Goodall (hosts of The News Agents), Katherine Ryan (hosts of Tell All) and Adam Buxton (hosts of The Adam Buxton Podcast). ) featured some of the biggest names in podcasting. Ashley Flowers (Host, Crime Junkie), Nish Kumar (Host, Pod Save the UK), Hannah Maguire & Sruthi Bala (Host, Red Handed & Filthy Ritual), Danny Robbins (Host) , Uncanny).
This year's podcast show is bigger and more ambitious. More global industry partners, more networking opportunities and parties, more content, and appearances from some of the biggest names in the industry. Jason Carter, co-founder of the podcast show, said: We are simply overwhelmed by the international interest in this show. He expects more than 6,500 attendees at the daytime conference alone, making it a true “one-stop shop” for the global podcast community. ”
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The Podcast Show features more than 130 panels and sessions from industry leaders, creators, and internationally renowned speakers. So far, the speaker lineup includes:
The Traitors: Uncloaked (including The Traitors winner Harry Clarke), The News Agent, Fearne Cotton (Happy Place, host), Hala Taha (YAP Media CEO), The Sports Agent , Raphael Rowe (Second Chance, host), Sruthi Balahana Maguire (co-founder and host of Red Handed), Yasmin Evans (TV and radio presenter) Gemma Atkinson (host of Overshare) ), Nihal Altanayake (BBC 5 Live broadcaster), Elizabeth Day (How to Fail host), Miranda Sawyer (journalist, observer), Ross Adams (CEO, Acast), Tiffany Ashitei ( Managing Director, The Americas, Acast), Dan Fiermann (Head of Audio, Higher Ground), Jenna Weiss Berman (Co-Founder, Audacy and Pineapple Street Studios), Peter Mandelson (Global Counsel) Co-Founder and Chairman), Grace Beverley (Host, Working Hard, Hardly Working), Remel London (Host, The Mainstream), GK Barry (Host, Saving Grace), Ray Paul (Creative Director, Playmaker Group), Fatima Zaidi ( Quill Inc. Founder & CEO), Corey Layton (ARN Head of Digital Audio), Bernard P Achampong (Unedited Founder & Creative Director), Callum Airey (The CEO) Fellas Studios), Elliott Hackney (The Fellas Studios COO) , Rosie Pye (Blanchard House Creative Director), Rusty Quill, Will Malnati (At Will Media CEO), James Cridland (Podnews Editor), Arielle Nissenblatt (Founder and Earbuds Podcast Collective Head Curator), Justine Benjamin (AdsWizz and Simplecast (Senior Director of Global Marketing), Jennifer Litherland (TUI Senior Global Advertising and Media Manager), Rory Sutherland (Ogilvy Vice Chairman) and Jake Warren (CEO and Founder Message Heard) to be announced.
New this year in partnership with Spreaker, Creator Village will be a vibrant, multifaceted space featuring a “Pitch Your Podcast” booth by Spreaker, two days of live recording in Tileyard's pop-up podcast studio, and business advice and feedback. Masu. A hub where independent creators can have their one-on-one meetings with experts from across the industry. It also has many features that connect the creator community while also giving you direct access to the biggest names in the podcasting business. Spreaker will also host a Creator Stage programmed with interactive masterclasses, “how-to” sessions and informative workshops.
Francesco Baschieri, Spreaker CEO, said: As the podcasting landscape continues to grow, we are particularly pleased to support events in Europe, where the business industry is experiencing significant growth. At Spreaker, we're committed to supporting every aspect of creators' journeys. Sponsoring Creator Village is fully aligned with our core values and reflects our unwavering dedication to empowering and championing creators around the world. We look forward to connecting with industry enthusiasts and contributing to the vibrant podcasting community at the London Podcast Show. ”
Acast once again joins as a sponsor of the hugely popular Talking Podcast series, which focuses on the podcast 'Business' track at the show, as well as a bar venue adjacent to the show's main entrance at the end of each show day. We will be hosting a networking drink at 'Acast Arms'. Ross Adams, CEO of Acast, said: This year, we can't wait to bring his Acast experts, including Acast's technical experts, and leading local and international creators to the show. We share our podcasting knowledge and celebrate everything we've accomplished over the past year with our industry colleagues. ”
Amazon Music and Wondery are rejoining The Podcast Show 2024 as official “Welcome Partners.” They will be helping organize creator meet-ups as well as meetings with delegates within the conference in the main show hall.
Following its participation in the show in 2023, BBC Sounds will have a dedicated stage on the main show floor for the first time, giving you even more access to sessions with commissioners, top talent and the key figures behind the hit podcast. Jonathan Wall, Director of BBC Sounds, said: “The Podcast Show is always a great event that offers a rich mix of talent and ideas, and we are all excited about the potential and creative ambition of this industry. We will be returning as partners We are thrilled to have a stage on the main show floor, which will be the perfect space to meet and collaborate with other talented individuals and production companies, while also showcasing some of our best work. We are stepping up our efforts. We must offer on BBC Sounds.”
Mike Newman, vice president of UK content and partnerships at Audioboom, the show’s other official partner, added: This is quickly becoming a high point on the industry calendar and Audioboom is thrilled to be our partner once again. ”
With more than 800 brands and media agencies attending the show in large numbers to meet the podcast industry in 2023, the conference is stepping up its efforts to engage both sectors, and in 2024, advertising More participants from the industry are expected to attend. has partnered with IAB UK to present Brand Works Stage in a brand new 250-seater theater space. The program reflects significant growth and high demand from brands and media agencies to engage with the podcast industry. The venue will also include daily “Brand Meets Industry” networking receptions and gatherings of industry leaders.
James Hickman, Global Chief Digital Product Officer, added: In a big year for sport and opportunity, with Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics, we're delighted to be featured on the podcast show. Sports Agents is hosted by legendary broadcasters Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. It's great to be able to share his podcast with fans, brands, and fellow audio professionals at one of the biggest events on the podcast calendar. Personally, I'm looking forward to getting closer to industry colleagues, enjoying the latest podcast content, and discovering new creators all in one place. ”
Further partners include Audible, The Telegraph, Sony Music Entertainment, Tortoise Media, Dolby, BetterHelp, Podnews, Insanity, Sounds Profitable, Adtonos, IAB UK, Audio UK and The Radio Academy. International partners and exhibitors include: Triton Digital, Canon, Framedrop, Hindenburg Systems, Quill, YourPodcast, StreamYard, Audi-on, SoundCast, PodcastAI, DHD Audio, and The Podcast Academy. See the full list of partners below.
In the evening, The Podcast Show LIVE will host a week-long live podcast festival across London from May 20th to 26th, celebrating world-class talent and bringing popular voices to the stage. The first show will be announced soon. The show will also offer a new venue, 21 Soho, to create opportunities for emerging podcasters to broadcast the show live as part of the evening's LIVE festival.
The Business Design Center is located close to King's Cross Station and the Eurostar. “Initial Release” Best Rate Day Passes are on sale now. Prices start from just £49 (Silver – 1 day pass), £69/£125 (Gold – 1 or 2 day pass) and £195 (Platinum – 2 day pass), with prices increasing from 27th February . Discounted group (8+) rates are available, as well as payment plan options via Klarna. The podcast show has created a number of his 2-day Gold Pass scholarships for “early career” professionals. Once the pass is published, participants can apply through our website.
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