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Podcast Power Up Summit
- Opens 11:00am
- Sunday, June 2, 2024
- Regatta Room, Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
Sunday, June 2nd, 2024: 11:00am – 7:00pm (Pre-Conference Check-in)
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you. Introducing The Podcast Power-Up Summit: Emerging Voices and Industry Innovators! The Podcast Power-Up Summit isn’t just an event; it’s a chance to hear from, and network with, some of the top experts and podcasters from across North America. And it’s a community where you can exchange ideas, gain insights, and forge meaningful connections that can propel your podcasting journey forward.
The Podcast Power-Up Summit goes Sunday, June 2, from 12:00 – 6:30 pm. To ensure an immersive and focused experience, The Podcast Power-Up Summit is a separate ticketed event at the creator-friendly price of $100.
Don’t miss this must-attend Summit during CMW and Radiodays North America! We can’t wait to welcome you to The Podcast Power-Up Summit!
👈 Early Bird discount ended.
Day 1
SUNDAY JUNE 2ND, 2024
- Opens 12:00 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
Podcast Power Up Summit: Emerging Voices and Industry Innovators
Welcome Address
James Cridland
Editor (Podnews) & Radio Futurologist
Podnews
- 12:10 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
How to Seize Opportunity: Podcasts, Commerce, and Corporate Embarrassment
Presentation
Podcast executive and sometimes-host Laura Mayer (“Shameless Acquisition Target”) charts her path from being a child listening to WBEZ in Chicago, to becoming a somewhat unlikely podcast executive — with many surprising pit stops along the way. In this presentation she’ll talk through spotting opportunity, attempting to take it, trying to wrench success from failure and vice versa, and how you (yes you!) can learn to spot opportunities and take action in your own career (and avoid her pitfalls).
Laura Mayer
Executive Producer, Podcast Programming (Shameless Acquisition Target)
ABC News
- 12:40 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
Podcasting: the Next Generation
In Conversation With
Podcasting is over two decades old, and a lot of those years have been spent focusing on a familiar notion of what podcasting is, and who can thrive in the industry. But more and more young people are entering the space and making names for themselves, and that means the entire industry is destined for change. In this session, Gen Z podcasters, Carlos and Gavin of the Jumpers Jump Podcast are joined on stage by Canadian podcasting writer, Kattie Laur, to discuss how young people are thinking about podcasting, “influencing”, Youtube, and how their podcast found over 15 million followers across their platforms.
Moderated by: Kattie Laur (Award-Winning Freelance Podcast Producer and Writer)
Carlos Juico
Host
Jumpers Jump Podcast
Gavin Ruta
Co-host
Jumpers Jump Podcast
Kattie Laur
Award-Winning, Freelance Podcast Producer and Writer
- 01:10 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
Why Podcasts Fail
Presentation
Unfortunately, most podcasts don’t reach the levels of impact and notoriety their creators hope for—and it seems like it is getting harder and harder to achieve broad success. Yet most creators don’t realize that many of the reasons their podcast didn’t succeed were already set in place before the first episode was even posted. In this session, veteran podcast creator and executive Eric Nuzum walks through some of the most common causes for podcast failure—and shares what you can do early on to avoid some common pitfalls.
Eric Nuzum
Co-founder
Magnificent Noise
- 01:40 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
Getting your Indie Podcast Signed
You’ve created a brilliant podcast, built up a following and you’re ready to reach a whole new audience through a bigger, more established network. How do you make the jump? What do you need to know, and who do you need to talk to? Is it worth it? What are the trade-offs and potential pitfalls? In this candid conversation, Kristi Lee (Canadian True Crime), Falen Johnson and Leah Simone-Bowen (Secret Life of Canada) share what it took for them to break through.
Falen Johnson
Host, Secret Life of Canada
CBC Podcasts
Kristi Lee
Principal Writer, Narrator and Producer
Canadian True Crime
Leah-Simone Bowen
Host, Podcast Playlist and Secret Life of Canada
CBC Podcasts
- 02:15 PM - 02:45
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
NETWORKING BREAK
- 02:45 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
Building an Audio Business (without Losing Your Creative Integrity)
Presentation
Creators have access to many different business models. This session explains what those models are, how they interact with third party partners, and which you might consider, given the kind of creative you are.
Dane Cardiel
VP of Creator Partnerships
Gumball
- 03:15 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
Going Grassroots: How Podcasts Might Help Save Local Journalism
Alan Black
Chief Operating Officer
Canadaland
Erin Trafford
CEO
Story Studio Network (SSN)
Iris Yudai
Senior Advisor, Content Development
CBC News Studios
- 03:50 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
How to Make Video Work for Your Podcast
Presentation
Farid Haji
Senior Director, Partnerships
The Roost Podcast Network
- 04:20 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
Ask The Experts
Panel Discussion
Dane Cardiel
VP of Creator Partnerships
Gumball
Eric Nuzum
Co-founder
Magnificent Noise
James Cridland
Editor (Podnews) & Radio Futurologist
Podnews
Laura Mayer
Executive Producer, Podcast Programming (Shameless Acquisition Target)
ABC News
- 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
- Sunday June 2nd
- Regatta Room
Radiodays North America - Podcast Power Up Mixer
Open to all Podcast Power Up delegates to mingle and network.