Before we get started, a reminder that our SUPER EARLY BIRD SALE officially ends tonight at midnight. If you’d like the best prices on EVO24 passes, now’s the time to register!
Happy Thursday, PM Family,
This week is all about new announcements and the latest updates for Evolutions 2024, which now is under two months away.
We share the full schedule drop for Evo24, reveal one of our closing keynote speakers, and give you some more insights into the new “Expert Talk” track at the event.
Plus a final reminder of next week’s California meetup tour, and find out how you can apply for a scholarship to Evolutions.
Let’s get into it!
EVENT NEWS
The Full Schedule is Live!
We’re excited to finally be able to reveal the FULL SCHEDULE for Evolutions 2024 (as we know it now). We’ve got a handful of final sessions yet to announce that you’ll love, and we’ll share them with you in the coming weeks.
DON’T FORGET: For Evolutions, you buy a pass based on the educational content you’re interested in:
- Fundamentals / Beginner Pass – Only gets you access to keynotes, fundamentals stage, and expert talks.
- Podcaster Pass – Gets you access to keynotes, all three podcaster stages, fundamentals stage, and expert talks.
- Industry Pass – Gets you access to keynotes, both industry stages, the Industry Pass Lounge, all three podcaster stages, fundamentals stage, and expert talks.
And of course, all passes will get you into our big iHeart party on Wednesday night, as well as various networking and extra opportunities around the event.
Damona Hoffman is taking the Keynote Stage!
You might recognize her as a familiar face who has welcomed you to the main stage at several past Podcast Movement events, but at Evolutions 2024 you will recognize Damona Hoffman of Dates & Mates podcast as one of your closing keynote speakers! On her podcast, Damona helps people navigate the ever-evolving world of dating and romance, which aligns perfectly with the event’s focus on the ever-evolving world of podcasting!
Please join us in welcoming Damona to our stage next month in Los Angeles!
Join Us for Evolutions this March and PM24 next August!
Join podcasters and industry professionals from around the world for our two big events next year.
Evolutions is March 26-29 in Los Angeles, and Podcast Movement 2024 is August 19-22 in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the differences here.
Both events feature hundreds of educational sessions across curated tracks, an innovative expo hall showcasing the latest tools and technologies, and of course the best networking and parties in podcasting.
Expert talks make their debut at Evolutions, featuring a smaller more intimate setting where you can hear super actionable lessons from podcasting experts, with plenty of opportunity to ask them questions and pick their brains. Check out some of the experts who will be joining us next month!
- 3 Storytelling Tricks to Make Powerful Solo Episodes w/ Andy J. Pizza of Creative Pep Talk
- Behind the Mic and Behind the Scenes: The Art of Producer-Host Collaboration w/ Andrea Dunlop & Tina Nole of Larj Media
- Booking Celebrity Guests: How To and Expectations w/ Bruce Wawrzyniak of Now Hear This, Inc.
- Branding and Promoting Your Podcast Like a Pro: How to Make Your Podcast Stand Out in a Saturated Market w/ Chelsea Goodman of Water Flower Studios
- Capturing Lives through Podcasting: A Guide to Recording People's Stories w/ Karen Steward of Arkansas Podcast Collaborative
- Front & Center: How Podcasters Use Personal Branding to Step Up & Stand Out w/ Brandon Birkmeyer of Brands On Brands Inc.
- How to Avoid the Podcasting Graveyard w/ Jason Zenger of MakingChips LLC
- How to Increase Visibility by Turning 1 Podcast Episode Into 8 Pieces of Content w/ Britney Crosson of Fun Love Media
- Major Fail: Podcast Mistakes & Mishaps That Cost You Money w/ Koereyelle Mallard of Ellevate Media
- Maximizing Your Podcast Content with Minimum Effort: The Pyramid Methodology w/ Dr. Katrina Burrus of Excellent Executive Coaching LLC
- Modest Metrics, Massive Impact: How a Niche Podcast Can Drive Extraordinary Growth w/ Timothy McNeely of Dental Wealth Nation
- Monetization tactics for Indie Podcasts w/ Cameron Stack of PodcastSins
- Newsletter Do’s and Don'ts: Marketing Your Podcast Beyond the RSS Feed w/ Lani Short of That Sounds Fun Network
- Profitable Podcasting: How Businesses Can Start Generating Revenue with Their Podcast Right Away w/ Hector Santiesteban of Amplafy Media
- Secrets to making an award-winning podcast (from an award show judge) w/ Nate Davis of Narrative Podcasts
- The Power of Podcast Search Optimization (PSO) to Grow Your Audience w/ Maxime Piquette of Ausha
- Using AI to Enhance Your Podcasting Process w/ Kieron Banerji of Palm Tree Island
We’ve got more to be announced each week… and keep an eye on our Speakers Page for the list that’s being updated daily
EVOLUTIONS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Join us for your first-ever Evolutions!
We are thrilled to announce that scholarship applications are now open for Evolutions this March in Los Angeles! This is your chance to join industry leaders, innovators, and experts in a dynamic environment, where you can expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals.
This scholarship is for people who are new to podcasting, have never attended a Podcast Movement event, and would not be able to attend if they were not a scholarship recipient.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE NEXT WEEK!
LAST CALL FOR IN-PERSON MEETUPS
Join us Next Month in California for Some Meetups!
The PM team will be in California NEXT WEEK spreading the good word of Evolutions, and we’re hosting three meetups while we’re there. We hope you can make it out to one or some of them if you’re in the area!
- San Diego Podcasters Meetup (free RSVP)
February 5 – San Diego, CA - Burbank Podcasters Meetup (free RSVP)
February 6 – Burbank, CA - West Los Angeles Podcasters Meetup (free RSVP)
February 7 – Culver City, CA
Let’s keep the momentum going next week! Don’t forget to save your spot to Evolutions before prices go up TONIGHT, and we’ll see you then!
Grateful,
Team Podcast Movement
UPCOMING EVENTS
- San Diego Podcasters Meetup (free RSVP)
February 5 – San Diego, CA
- Burbank Podcasters Meetup (free RSVP)
February 6 – Los Angeles, CA
- West Hollywood (free RSVP)
February 7 – Los Angeles, CA
- Evolutions by Podcast Movement
Los Angeles, CA
March 26-29, 2024
- Podcast Movement 2024
Washington, D.C.
August 19-22, 2024
Join the Movement