Thanks to passion and hard work over the last two years, industry festivals, awards, and conferences have managed to flourish. Next Thursday, November 18, PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program will explore podcast events, how they function, and how creators and audiences can make the most of them.
Leaders in the space will offer insights into what makes these events special: Jess Kupferman, CEO and Co-Founder of She Podcasts; Emily Kennedy and Maya Goldberg-Safir, Co-Directors of Third Coast; Melissa Mbugua, Co-Director of Africa Podfest; and our own Dan Franks, President and Co-founder of Podcast Movement.
Podcast events help creators build momentum and discover new ideas. PM is proud to play an active role in podcasting outside the studio, away from the desk, and out in the world. Thursday’s free webinar is a valuable opportunity to learn about the landscape and plan for your next adventure — in-person or virtual.
Knowing the importance of intellectual property is a must for any podcaster hoping to expand with a partner. For Sean Williams of Gideon Media, balanced IP rights have allowed his company’s sci-fi and horror podcasts to become audiobooks and even a novel — all while retaining ownership of those universes.
Derivative rights have enormous value that creators must protect, Williams says. “Know that what you’re building is as real and as fungible — as economically movable — as building a chair or creating a piece of pottery. You sell it, someone else owns it, and then they can sell it for whatever profit they want.”
While the dream of podcast adaptations is more alluring than ever, “Don’t sign over the derivatives until you’re ready, until you feel the price is worth losing them for.” Williams tells Acast’s Grace Ross about how he approached a partnership with a major publisher, offering terrific advice for those shopping their shows.
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