Ticket prices for Evolutions 2025 go up next week! Lock in the best rate now and join us for an incredible experience.

This week, we’ve got some exciting reveals and can't-miss opportunities for the podcasting community!

A major voice is taking the Evolutions Keynote stage, we're bringing NYC podcasters together, and there's another round of speakers and sessions ready to take your podcasting knowledge to the next level.

Check out all the details below—we can’t wait to share what’s coming next!

Announcing Our First Keynote Speakers: Ronan Farrow in Conversation with Audible Chief Content Officer Rachel Ghiazza

Evolutions 2025 is kicking off with a powerful keynote featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Ronan Farrow in conversation with Audible Chief Content Officer Rachel Ghiazza. Known for his groundbreaking investigative reporting, Farrow has uncovered some of the most impactful stories of our time, shaping the future of journalism and accountability.

In “The Next Frontier of Investigative Journalism,” Farrow will sit down with Ghiazza for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of audio investigative reporting, the challenges journalists face today, and the audio format’s meteoric rise in popularity.

This is a session you won’t want to miss—join us for an insightful discussion at Evolutions 2025!

In 2025: Join Us Where Creators and Industry Leaders Converge

March 31 – April 3, 2025 Chicago, IL

August 18 – 21, 2025 Dallas, TX

Podcast Movement events are the ultimate destination for anyone passionate about podcasting. Whether you're a creator perfecting your voice or an industry professional shaping your future, our events provide the connections, knowledge, and inspiration to help you achieve your goals and make a lasting impact.

EVOLUTIONS 2025

PODCAST MOVEMENT 2025

More Voices, More Insights: This Week’s Speaker & Session Announcements!

Industry Track

The Power of Fandom – Horror Podcast Network Driving Box Office Success w/ Tom Owen of Cineverse / Bloody Disgusting and Maxwell Newfield of Cineverse

High-Value, High-Intent: How Podcast Ads Deliver 50%+ Higher LTV and Unlock +44%Incremental Lift w/ Amelia Coomber of Podscribe, Grant Durando of Right Side Up, and Max Mckendry of Viia Hemp

How Brands Are Scoring Big with Audio and Video w/ Pat Schmidt of Spotify

Targeted Podcast Buying 101: Strategies to Scale and Succeed w/ Maggie Beyer of Veritone One

Usher into the Chinese Podcast Market! w/ Honglin Niu of CGTN

Measuring Up: The Web Lift Showdown w/ Amelia Coomer w/ Podscribe

Big Players, Bigger Shifts: How Major Broadcasters View the Future of Podcasting w/ Richard Knight of BBC Studios

A View From the Top w/ Neil Mody of Headliner and Steve Goldstein of Amplifi Media

Profit Track

Actionable Data and Profitable Insights: What we’ve learned about revenue growth from analyzing a billion impressions a month w/ Michael Divinski and Sean Howard of Flightpath Software Inc.

Content is Creator Currency: The Art of Podcast Monetization w/ J.D. Crowley of Audacy, Danny Wolman of AdResults TK, and Gretchen Smith of AdResults

2025 Buying Trends: What You Need to Know w/ Hala Taha of YAP Media Network

Future-Proofing Programmatic Advertising: Strategies for Sustainable Growth in Digital Audio w/ Jess Cochrane of Audacy and Jarrod Klawinsky of Oxford Road

Create Track

How Video Will Save Podcasting w/ Catherine Browne of The Roost Podcast Network, a division of Night, and Mamrie Hart & Grace Helbig of This Might Get Weird

One feed to rule them all. Is the ‘umbrella’ the future of narrative podcasting? w/ Tanya Springer of CBC/Radio-Canada

The Common Misconceptions Surrounding Niche Podcasting w/ Andre White of Redacted History

Grow Track

Diversifying your Podcast business w/ Caroline Edwards

Multi-Party Productions: Better Together or Why Bother? w/ Tanya Springer of CBC/Radio-Canada

Road To Engagement: Dissecting In-Car Family Listening Trends w/ Elena Tsakakis of the Science Museum of Minnesota

From Hobbyist to Hit: What Sets Great Podcasts Apart w/ Arielle Nissenblatt and Norma Jean Belenky

Stay tuned for more incredible speakers and sessions—coming next week!

Join Us in NYC: A Special Podcaster Meetup!

Join us as Podcast Movement and The Podcast Academy team up for a special NYC Podcaster Meetup! On Tuesday, February 18th at 6pm, we’re taking over Other Half Brewing in Brooklyn’s Domino Park for an evening of casual networking, and we're picking up the tab for light bites.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, come connect with fellow podcasters in a relaxed atmosphere. RSVP required – secure your spot today!

Join us next week as we unveil more exciting speakers, sessions, and all the great things coming to Evolutions 2025. You won’t want to miss what we have in store!

And remember—ticket prices will increase next week, so be sure to grab yours at the best rate while you can. We can’t wait to see you there!

Talk soon,
Team Podcast Movement

• Evolutions 2025
  Chicago, IL
  March 31 – April 3, 2025

• Podcast Movement 2025
  Dallas, TX
  August 18-21, 2025