Podfront held an event yesterday at the San Francisco Museum of Art. Publishers and platforms including Authentic, Midroll/Stitcher, NPR, WNYC Studios, and Wondery offered sneak peeks to advertisers, agencies and media. “Stars, producers and industry executives” gave presentations on “new shows, partnerships and trends to expect in the coming months.”
Keynote sessions from Ira Glass, host and executive producer of This American Life, and Edison Research SVP Tom Webster were Podfront highlights. A panel moderated by Roman Mars, host of 99% Invisible and co-founder of Radiotopia, discussed PRX’s “delicate balance” between “the art and business of podcasting.”
Colin Gray knows a thing or two about the doubts of new podcasters. Sometimes it’s equipment, sometimes its confidence. But “much more often than not,” he says, “it’s money.” No matter how much you expect to spend, if any at all, advance planning is essential to “figure out if it’s worth the investment.” So how much does podcasting cost in 2019?
Cost estimates for getting started are arranged into 4 setup scenarios: The Bare Minimum, The High Quality, The Quick Starter, and The Focused Presenter. Whether you’re a hobbyist or looking to start a business podcast, you’ll find yourself in one of Gray’s profiles. Be prepared for success with realistic cash breakdowns for necessities like microphones, hosting, music, and cover art.
Two years ago, audio production expert Kristen Meinzer became one of many women to call out workplace harassment. In a thoughtful and productive piece for Salon, Emily Rems speaks to her about the incident’s long-term effects and how podcasting has “set many women free from the terrestrial radio boys’ club.”
“When the podcasting boom happened, I extricated myself from what was once the only game in town,” Meinzer says. Although leaving WNYC was a complex and difficult decision, the “mixed bag” of results has led her to “elevate women’s voices” through podcasting. This retrospective highlights the industry’s obstacles and opportunities while advising its future.
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