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Greetings to our Podcast PRO community! Today we're closing out the month of April, and fittingly it's National Honesty Day. We believe in celebrating honesty every day through our commitment to delivering accurate, cutting-edge news about podcasting.

Let’s dive in and explore what the world of podcasts has got for us this week!

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PODCAST WORLD
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The Newconomics events group has started a new podcast that delves deeply into the fast-changing realms of blockchain, cryptocurrency and the burgeoning web3 environment. Megan Carnegie and Hervé Larren are set to host The Newconomics Podcast, which will release episodes every two weeks discussing how future technology might impact our everyday lives.

Next month, James Corden and SiriusXM executive Scott Greenstein will appear together on stage at The Podcast Show in London. This event is scheduled for May 22nd and 23rd at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Greenstein, who serves as the President and Chief Content Officer of SiriusXM, will lead a discussion with Corden during their time on stage.

The Black Effect Podcast Festival 2024 was jointly hosted by iHeartRadio and Charlamagne Tha God at Pullman Yards, Atlanta, GA. The event aimed to showcase and enhance the presence of Black voices in the podcasting field. This marks the second consecutive year for this festival which saw a gathering of podcast enthusiasts along with top talents from The Black Effect Podcast Network. They spent a day recording live podcasts from their most loved shows.

The Logitech Sona Active Dynamic XLR Microphone is now available for $279.99 in black, according to 9to5toys. The microphone was introduced in late 2022 as a top-end product from Logitech, intended for streaming and podcasting, and originally priced at $350.

Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vice presidential running mate, is starting a podcast and boosting her social media presence. This approach aims to connect with younger voters before the election as part of an extensive media plan.

PODCAST OF THE DAY
The Authority File

The Authority File podcast is a weekly show that talks about the process of creating, publishing, and discovering research. It's hosted by Bill Mickey who chats with different guests like librarians, authors, and technology experts each week. They discuss various topics such as new books, digital resources, latest technologies, and ongoing trends in academic libraries. This podcast also explores best practices and important case studies within the academic library community. The show has recently reached its 300th episode milestone.

PODCAST TIP OF THE DAY
Podcasting Tips From Two Of Spotify’s Top Shows

Delving into the world of podcasting can be a daunting journey, but with guidance from seasoned professionals, it becomes less intimidating. This shares invaluable insights gleaned from two of Spotify's most popular shows - 'The BCC Club' and 'Acquired.' These insider tips will offer you practical strategies for mastering the art of podcasting. Whether you're an amateur or experienced podcaster, these pointers will assist in enhancing your content creation process.

PODCAST FACTS
Did You Know?

  • Youth report that 74% of 13-34-year-olds agree that “putting on a podcast while doing other things keeps me entertained

  • Podcasts are sought out as educational tools, with 75% of listeners having a goal of learning something new. But the new piece of intel is that youth prefer podcasts over books 2:1 when they feel like learning something.

  • It turns out that 83% of GenZ/Millennials say their favourite podcasters feel like their friends. Accordingly 4 out of 5 youth report hanging out with 5 or fewer ‘pod friends’ in the last month. The key to these pod-friendships is staying unscripted/off-the-cuff. Though millennials appear to be slightly less casual about this.

  • And if they are going to hang out, the hosts need to be funny, relatable and energetic with smart as a nice-to-have.

  • average length still seems to be 71 – 94 minutes for Gen Z and Millennials respectively.

Credit to Jara Audio

PODCAST SUGGESTIONS

PODCAST EVENTS
May Podcast Events in 2024

NZ Podcast Summit

  • NZ Podcast Summit 2024

  • Date: May 11

  • Cost: General Admission: $95.00 each

  • Location: 74 Governor Fitzroy Place Auckland, Auckland 1010 New Zealand

The NZ Podcasting Summit is an annual one-day event in New Zealand focused on podcasting. It brings together everyone involved or interested in podcasts - from beginners to professionals. The summit includes sessions like workshops, speeches by main speakers, panel discussions and presentations on various topics. Its primary aim is to promote collaboration, learning, sharing ideas and networking among the participants.

The Podcast Show

  • The Podcast Show 2024

  • Date: May 22 - 23

  • Cost: £49- £295

  • Location: Business Design Centre, Islington, London, England, UK

The Podcast Show is a major international event held in London, dedicated to the podcasting industry. It's the largest gathering of its kind in Europe and brings together independent podcast creators, industry professionals, and business leaders from around the world. The two-day event features over 350 speakers and more than 150 panels and sessions. It also includes live stage shows with exclusive performances throughout a week at Islington, London. The goal of The Podcast Show is to inspire, empower, and support those involved in podcasting today and in the future.

PODCAST TONIGHT RADIO SCHEDULE

Schedule starts every day from 12am GMT

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  • Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes

  • Thriving Thru Menopause podcast

  • Silence On Set

  • The midday live

  • Tech Talk With Mathew Dickerson

  • Trauma Is Expensive

  • Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

  • 2 Guys And A Chainsaw

PODCAST TOOL OF THE DAY
Hello Audio

Hello Audio is a unique platform that offers private audio streams for content creators. It provides an alternative way to share valuable information like online courses, call recordings or event replays without the need for your audience to find time to sit in front of their computer. Instead, Hello Audio allows you to create private podcast feeds which can be accessed from anywhere through any podcast player on a phone. This makes it easier and more convenient for clients who can listen while commuting, doing chores or during lunch breaks. With Hello Audio, sharing content becomes effortless with no complicated downloads or logins required.

Features

  • Personalized Feeds

  • Listener Management

  • Automated Actions

  • Audio Inbox

  • Advanced Feed Types

  • Video To Audio Conversion

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