2018 Podcast Movement Primer
Survive the biggest podcasting event of the year.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for podcasters.
That’s right, Podcast Movement is taking over Philly next week and we can’t wait to see everyone there. The energy last year was incredible and the this year’s conference should be no different as thousands of podcasters and industry influencers gather to share ideas, data, and tricks of the trade.
With so many amazing speakers to listen to and panels to learn from, planning your PM experience can seem daunting. Whether this year will be your first PM or you’re a seasoned pro, here are some tips for making the most of each day and the events we’re looking forward to the most.
To help identify the best events for you, Podcast Movement has broken down the sessions and panels into seven different tracks — Industry, Creation, Monetization, Marketing, Society, Culture, & Advocacy, Technical, and Broadcasters Meets Podcasters. Use these to your advantage! If your goal is to grow your audience, check out the Marketing track. Looking to bring on sponsors? Check out what the Monetization track has in store.
One of our biggest takeaways from last year is that the podcast community is amazingly supportive. Make time for the networking and evening events to bond with your fellow podcasters. You can even check out the unofficial meetups page to find your people. But sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen by chance — don’t over schedule! You never know who you may run into so take advantage of the breaks, roam the hallways, and skip anything that simply doesn’t interest you. For more networking advice check out our 5 best tips.
Monday 7/23
New Attendee Orientation | 9–11 AM (Session 1), 3–5 PM (Session 2)
A must for first-timers. These sessions will give you the lay of the land as you hear from PM veterans. Get your feet wet and meet other new podcasters too!
Badge Pickup + Networking Event | 3–7 PM
Getting in early? Join team cabana for some live music and casual conversation with other podcasters to ease into the week ahead.
Tuesday 7/24
Opening Keynote — Pat Flynn, Smart Passive Income | 2:30–3:15 PM
The founder of the successful multi-platform Smart Passive Income will kick-off to the week’s events.
Podcasting’s Next Frontier: 100 Million Listeners | 3:15–3:45 PM
The Edison Research team lays out a roadmap for the podcast industry’s growth. This was one of the most popular sessions from 2017, so don’t miss out on this new research everyone will be talking about.
Google Podcasts and the Future of Podcasting | 3:45–4:30 PM
Stick around in the Grand Ballroom for some exciting developments from Google’s Zack Reneau-Wedeen and Pineapples Street Media’s Jenna Weiss-Berman.
Wednesday 7/25
How Buffer Drove 500,000+ Downloads in One Year With a Podcast Side Project | 9–9:45 AM
Lessons from an experiment gone right. The team behind The Science of Social Media shares what they learned from building an audience from the ground up while juggling full-time jobs.
#WomenInPodcasting Panel | 10–10:45 AM
More than a hashtag, it’s a movement. Join the discussion on how female business leaders, producers, and creators are shaping the podcast industry.
Rock the Castbox Party | 7–10 PM
It’s party time at the Reading Terminal Market, which is just a quick stroll across the street. We’re all for being fashionably late, but make sure to get there early as space is limited!
Thursday 7/26
The Future of Revenue: How Podcasting Becomes Big Business | 10–10:45 AM
A look into the revenue crystal ball. Join leaders from NPR, Panoply, Gimlet, Ad Results Media, and our very own Co-Founder Cathy Csukas in a spirited discussion on where the business is going.
Do Better Ads (And Make More Money) | 11–11:45 AM
The key to lucrative podcast sponsorships? Better ads. Learn strategies to make the most of those ads reads and keep your sponsors happy.
