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March 12, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PODCAST WORLD
iHeartMedia Celebrates The Best in Podcasting During The Sixth Annual iHeartPodcast Awards Presented by The Hartford Live at SXSW

credit to: iHeart

The 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards, sponsored by The Hartford and hosted at SXSW, took place at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin, Texas. It brought together top podcasters to recognize standout podcasts from 2023. The event celebrated a broad range of talent and leaders in the industry. In addition to the live audience, it was streamed on iHeartRadio's YouTube channel and broadcasted across nationwide radio stations as well as on the iHeartRadio app.

In Other News

Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It will begin a national tour from this spring. They plan to visit key locations that may impact the 2024 presidential race significantly.

Christina Applegate, a popular comedian and actress, was warmly greeted at the 2024 Emmys. She walked on stage with the help of a cane and host Anthony Anderson due to her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2021. Now she is revealing more about managing life with MS through a podcast co-hosted by Jamie-Lynn Sigler from The Sopranos, who also suffers from MS.

Poddster, an innovative network of studios specializing in video podcast production, has launched its Asia headquarters in Singapore. This is a part of the company's strategy for global expansion.

PODCAST OF THE DAY
The Unapologetic Man Podcast

According to recent data, podcast listeners predominantly consist of males at 53%, closely followed by females making up 46% and non-binary/other individuals accounting for the remaining 1%. In our society today, understanding and expressing masculinity can often be a complex journey. The Unapologetic Man Podcast presents an opportunity for men to navigate this terrain. It is a space specifically curated to explore and rediscover what it means to be masculine in the current epoch without any apologies or reservations.

PODCAST TIP OF THE DAY
How To Record A Podcast On SquadCast

SquadCast is a user-friendly online platform that makes recording podcasts with guests easy, no matter where in the world they are. It's perfect for when you can't meet in person or don't have expensive podcasting equipment. Your guests don't need to be tech-savvy either - all you have to do is send them a link. Founded in 2017 as a SaaS (Software as a Service) remote recording solution, SquadCast offers top-notch audio and video quality for your podcast recordings.

PODCAST FACTS
Did You Know?

  • You may not have known it, but 82% of French people listen to audio content every day.
    In February 2023 alone, French people listened to 129 million French podcasts. And every month, over 17.6 million French people listen to almost 200 million podcasts in France. That's the extent of the phenomenon.

  • According to the CSA-Havas study, 2021, 27% of listeners are senior executives and 50% live in or near a major city.

  • The average age of radio listeners in France is around 55, yet in the podcast sector, the opposite is true: 60% of the audience listening to native podcasts is under 35.

  • 43% of French people listen to podcasts for information, ahead of entertainment (42%)

  • 70% of Generation Y and 62% of Generation Z say they use audio to reduce their stress levels, as evidenced by the considerable increase in listening among French Generation Z on Spotify

Credit to Calliope Agency

PODCAST SUGGESTIONS

PODCAST EVENTS
March Podcast Events in 2024

Radiodays Europe

Radiodays Europe is a three-day event that brings together professionals from the radio, podcast, and audio industries. More than 1,300 people from 65 countries attend this event. It includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops and networking events. The conference also provides insights into new ideas, trends and data related to the industry. This year, it will introduce a podcast track with advice from experts in the field. The event specifically highlights Bavaria's leading role in the innovative audio industry.

Podcast Movement: Evolutions

Podcast Movement: Evolutions is an annual event that brings together thousands of podcasters and industry professionals from around the world. The four-day event focuses on the latest research, tools, and technology in the podcasting field. It features over 150 educational sessions, workshops, breakout sessions, keynote talks spread across three distinct tracks - Podcaster, Industry Pro, Beginner. There are also networking events and a trade show where people can connect and collaborate with others in the industry.

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PODCAST TONIGHT RADIO SCHEDULE
Entrepreneurial Echoes: Business Podcast Line Up

Schedule starts every day from 12am GMT

  • The Real Estate Jam

  • Chain Reaction: Tales from the Supply Chain Frontline

  • Investing with GoodLife

  • FitRichSane

  • The Entrepreneurial Journey Podcast

  • Living Off Rentals

  • Marketing Over Coffee

  • The Business of Apparel Podcast

  • Women Excelling Everywhere

  • Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast

  • Dark Horse Entrepreneur

  • The Kitchen Table

  • Transforming Work With Sophie Wade

  • Geeks Geezers & Googlization Show

PODCAST TOOL OF THE DAY
Ringr

Ringr is a remote podcast recording service designed to simplify and enhance the process of conducting and recording remote conversations. It uses software to record high-quality audio from the guest's end while ensuring a stable connection, aiming to prevent common issues such as dropped calls, poor audio quality, or disruptive background noise that can occur with other platforms like Skype or mobile phones. This makes Ringr an ideal tool for producing professional-level podcasts even when hosts and guests are not in the same location.

Main Features :

  • Call resuming

  • Conference calling

  • Auto export to FTP

  • Enterprise Dashboard

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