SXSW 2025
Podcasting At The Crossroads
Description:
Podcasting has gone through seismic commercial changes - reduced investment in limited series, increased investment in celeb chat shows and the growth of YouTube as a podcast platform have created headwinds for independent creators and smaller podcast networks.
To stay afloat, podcasters are reimagining their shows (and finding new homes for them), discovering new ways to connect with listeners and seeking new paths to revenue. In this panel we will explore innovation in the podcasting space through the lens of programming, marketing and user experience.
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Takeaways
- Podcasting needs to become more like other media (e.g. publishing, streaming) that have weathered similar implosions.
- Podcasters need to think more like influencers, cultivating connection and audience.
- Podcasting needs to innovate on his discovery experience to make more podcasts accessible to more people.
Speakers
- Kelly Alfieri, Co-Founder, Head of Product and Editorial, Hark Audio
- Sam Sanders, Podcast Host, Vibe Check, Hark Audio
- Jody Avirgan, Founder, Roulette Productions
- Anna Sale, Host, Death, Sex and Money, Slate
Organizer
Kelly Alfieri, Co-Founder, Head of Product and Content, Hark Audio
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