Yes, I know it’s 7:12pm on a Sunday, but I couldn’t let another week go by without a Friday Newsflow. Last week was crazy busy because there’s so much happening behind the scenes here at BA (which is why there was no Friday Newsflow - ya girl just forgot!). I’ll be relaxing on the beach next Friday, so the next Friday Newsflow will be on April 19th. For now, let’s get into what happened in the podcasting world this week.
Spotify has appointed Christian Luiga as its next Chief Financial Officer, with his tenure set to begin in October, according to an announcement from his former employer, Saab. Until Luiga takes over, Ben Kung will serve as the interim CFO. This comes as Spotify's former CFO, Paul Vogel, prepares to depart the company at the end of the month, following a notable sale of $9.3 million in Spotify shares coinciding with the layoff of 1,500 employees.
Podcast Movement is gearing up for a series of networking events, kicking off in Las Vegas on April 15th. Additional meetups are scheduled for May in Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York, with an Orlando gathering planned for June.
In an exciting collaboration, Realm will be sponsoring the Fiction Podcast competition at the 2024 Austin Film Festival, showcasing their commitment to innovative storytelling.
The Webby Awards has unveiled its nominees for the 28th annual celebration, with the awards ceremony scheduled for May 13. Amber Ruffin, a renowned comedian, writer, actor, and podcaster, will host the event, a role she excitedly shared on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
You have the opportunity to cast votes for the People’s Voice across various podcast categories at the Webby Awards.
For 18-34 year-olds, podcasts are almost as popular as TV, says Pierre Bouvard of Cumulus Media and Westwood One, analysing Edison Research’s Infinite Dial data. 48% of 18-34s listen to podcasts each week - nearly as large as TV at 50%. Bouvard also shares “the one podcast slide every marketer should have”.
Pierre Bouvard, from Cumulus Media and Westwood One, highlights intriguing insights from Edison Research’s Infinite Dial study. He notes that podcasts are nearly as popular as TV among 18-to 34-year-olds. With 48% of this demographic tuning into podcasts weekly, compared to 50% who watch TV, the data underscores the growing appeal of podcasts.
YouTube made headlines at Podcast Movement Evolutions by announcing a "YouTube Podcasting 101" workshop scheduled for April 26th. This initiative is the first in a series of workshops aimed at enhancing podcasting skills. Additionally, YouTube previewed a new discovery feature, "Podcasts for you," and teased upcoming improvements to the podcast listening experience on YouTube Music.
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Catch up on our shows
On Are You Free for Coffee, the ladies tackle the rise of sexless relationships, delving into reasons behind men's refusal of intimacy with insights from Dr. Doug Weiss. Join the discussion on this growing epidemic and its impact on relationships.
When a young woman is gunned down in her own front yard, a community rallies to find the truth. Who killed Liz Barraza? Find out on Bite-Sized Crime.
On The Artist Pivot Podcast, James Roberts IV is back for episode 602. It's been four exciting years since James was on the podcast, and oh, how the tables have turned and twirled for James! James has had his fair share of pivots – from musical theater stages to the tranquility of yoga studios and back to his love for performing. Ayana and James talk about the balancing act of personal life, navigating the world of creating your own space to express yourself, and the struggle with imposter syndrome many artists can relate to.
On The Awkward Mom Stage, Chantèa sits down to chat about the hate Nara Aziza gets online for living her life, toxic positivity, keyboard warriors, productivity, and what’s up with the “That Girl” trend.
Allie interviews the fantastic Efia Sulter on The Growth Mindset Gal. Efia is a Mindset & Manifestation Coach, host of ‘The Manifest Edit Podcast’, and creator of the V.I.B.E.S method for aligned manifestation. Her mission is to empower and teach ambitious women how to stop playing small and access their innate magic so they can expand their current reality.
Dr. Dee is back on Twin Moms Thriving. The latest episode is all about life updates. Stay tuned to the very end for some exciting news!
Lastly, the ladies of Wining About Herstory the ladies are wining about two power couples who have set the bar high for relationship goals! First, Emily shares the story of Frances Hamerstrom, a naturalist who loved prairie chickens, conservation, and biological warfare. Then, Kelley tells the story of Katia Krafft who turned her volcano phase into a full-blown career and lifestyle, going so far as to travel to erupting volcanoes to study them.
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Side Hustle to CEO: Black Women's Guide to Full-Time Entrepreneurship - April 17th at 7pm EST: Join Melissa George; Founder/CEO of InvestHER Fiduciary Solutions, for a workshop designed for ambitious black women who are passionate about entrepreneurship and ready to transform their side hustles into thriving full-time businesses. Attendees will leave empowered and equipped with some tools and best practices for a successful transition journey {For WOC Podcasters and BA members Only} Join WOC Podcasters here (you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial!).
Best Practices on Hosting Remote Podcast Interviews - Apr 9th at 1:30pm EST: Join this webinar and learn from special guests Mathew Passy (former owner of “The Podcast Consultant”) and Colby Donovan (Producer of “The Meb Faber Show” and co-host of “The Investors First” Podcast) about planning/strategy - how to come up with a good flow for every conversation and come up with good questions; conducting the interview - keeping the conversation on track while keeping it interesting; technical things - mic distance, eye contact (for video), etc; and coaching/helping guests - making sure you get the best out of them
After this webinar, you will feel more comfortable conducting interviews that follow a red thread, make you and your guests feel at ease, and know best practices regarding equipment, hardware, and more. {Free}
The Black Effect Podcast Network - Podcast Festival 2024 - April 27th in Atlanta, GA: Brace yourself for live podcasts featuring Wallo267 and Gillie Da King, Whoreible Decisions, Carefully Reckless, and many more. Join us alongside your favorite podcasts for the conversations you love. Whether you’re into health and wellness, sports, finance, or seeking insights into the podcast industry – we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss this action-packed day filled with live podcasts, music, delectable food, and the Black Effect Marketplace showcasing local small businesses. Grab tickets here.
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