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22 May 2024
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BBC Sounds StageThe award-winning BBC Sounds Audio Lab is designed to amplify new and next-generation audio creators. But how do you beat the 100 to 1 odds to win a place on the programme and what does the new BBC goal to back ‘British Storytelling’ mean for you? Join Khaliq Meer, Tammi Walker and the Audio Lab Creators on how to make a story everyone needs to hear.
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BBC Sounds StageAt Podcast Festival 2024, the session "Pod Only Knows: How Podcasts are Unlocking Huge Potential for Popstars" will delve into the transformative role of podcasts in artist promotion. Suzy Walby, Dire ...
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BBC Sounds StageWith a line-up of award-winning podcasts, the U.S.-based network, Lemonada Media, and the BBC have partnered to launch a new global podcast title. Hear from Jessica Cordova Kramer, CEO, and co-founder of Lemonada, Rhian Roberts, Commissioning Editor, R4 podcasts, Louise la Grange, SVP, BBC Audio and Josh Lindgren, Head of Podcasts, CAA as they share their insights into brokering a transatlantic editorial partnership, reaching new audiences, and beyond. Attendees will also hear an exclusive first listen of the forthcoming podcast. The panel will be hosted by Jonny Kanagasooriam, Head of Content, BBC Sounds.
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BBC Sounds StageRylan Clark talks about his move into podcasting, having candid conversations with celebrity guests, and the highs and lows of his own time in the spotlight.
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BBC Sounds StageJoin us for a session at the Podcast Festival, where we'll provide a comprehensive overview of the BBC Sounds Acquisitions program in its second year, featuring key stakeholders Lauren Bradley, Senior Editorial Manager - Acquisitions at BBC Sounds, and Pascal Hughes, CEO at Noiser Podcasts.
Noiser joined the Acquisitions slate last year, and have since launched four of their podcasts onto BBC Sounds to great success, amassing over 5 million listens on the platfom. Titles include Real Dictators, Real Survival Stories, Short History Of.., and new from Noiser, The Curious History of Your Home.
This session will offer attendees an opportunity to delve into the partnership between BBC Sounds and Noiser Podcasts. Gain valuable insights into the process of joining the BBC Sounds Acquisitions slate, including their discovery of the programme at last year's Podcast Show. We’ll discuss Noiser's success on BBC Sounds, to help attendees gain an understanding of what makes an independent podcast work on the platform, and what it requires of the podcaster.
Looking ahead to next year, we’ll discuss the future outlook of BBC Sounds Acquisitions, with insights into future content strategies and programme expansions. Additionally, they will gain a glimpse into the upcoming slate of Noiser podcasts. -
BBC Sounds StageShould every story be told? How do you choose the one to chase and the best approach to take? Wisdom and advice on managing difficult investigations, situations and conversations from those at the heart of finding and telling the most important stories. With the BBC’s Disinformation Specialist and Social Media Correspondent, Marianna Spring – host of BBC Radio 4’s Why Do You Hate Me? and Marianna in Conspiracyland podcasts, journalist, news anchor and now psychologist, Dr Sian Williams – host of Life Changing and Joe Plomin, BAFTA award winning producer/director and specialist in undercover reporting.
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Who are the producers behind the narrative hits? And how do they approach making their shows?
A session featuring the producers of The Coming Storm, Things Fell Apart and Intrigue: Million Dollar Lover -
BBC Sounds StageEscape the noise of daily life and experience the intimate, soothing power of The Music & Meditation Podcast, live at the Podcast Show. Join presenter, violinist and mindfulness champion Izzy Judd and special guest meditation expert Rob da Bank for an inspirational conversation about increasing happiness and gratitude, followed by an immersive guided meditation soundtracked by a specially composed piece of calming classical music. You’ll also have the chance to find out what makes the podcast so special and have your questions answered through a Q&A with the panellists and members of the production team. Not to be missed!
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23 May 2024
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BBC Sounds StageDrawing on the best of BBC insight and industry data sources, we’ll be sharing our key learnings about UK listeners - and why these matter for podcast creators.
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BBC Sounds StageJoin the talent behind some of the BBC’s most successful sport/football podcasts to explore why they do it and what they get out of it.
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How might the next generation of news audio look and sound? BBC Sounds has been trying to answer that question, and in the process transforming the way it delivers news podcasts and short-form audio to its users. The platform now offers a curated playlist of the latest audio news, updated around-the-clock, allowing users to stay up to date with the headlines, and dive deeper into the trends driving the day’s events.
The Latest News Playlist brings together short-form explainers, powerful interviews, Sounds’ biggest news podcast brands, and other highlights from across BBC output in one place. A dedicated team of journalists in the BBC’s audio newsroom curate, produce and present the playlist’s content, to tempt news averse audiences to engage with stories through versatile and accessible formats. This session will hear from the journalists creating content for the playlist every day, and the team working to drive innovation in news audio on Sounds. We’ll hear how the journalists build on the strength and expertise of Europe’s biggest newsroom, use powerful images and engaging headlines to grab users’ attention, and harness the power of short-form content to increase engagement and loyalty with harder-to-reach news audiences.
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BBC Sounds StageHow did writer-producer-presenter James Peak make a twenty-five year retrospective of Banksy's art into such an emotional rollercoaster of a tale? Finding the right contributors and empowering them to share their story.
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BBC Sounds StageBecca Bryers chairs a panel of award-winning BBC Studios Audio drama producers to explore merging audio fiction, gaming, and investigative journalism. Learn about the creation of the BBC’s Rado 4's Splinter Cell adaptation with Ubisoft, and hear how producer, Sasha Yevtushenko, draws upon his drama skills to transforms headlines into podcasts like Fake Heiress, Pieces of Britney and Sneakernomics.
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BBC Sounds StageWhen Frank Gillard set up Local Radio in 1967 he said that he wanted to create the running serial of local life, in all its forms. These days modern story tellers are turning to digital platforms to t ...
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BBC Sounds StageOn the back of smash-hit series, 28ish Days Later (Apple Best Podcast of 2022, 2x LOVIE Awards 2023 winner, International Women’s Podcast Awards Winner, and Gold British Podcast Award winner), Listen and host India Rakusen have teamed up with BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 4 once again. This time to explore the incredible journey of pregnancy from conception through to the first year of life, with a special focus on the moment of birth itself, becoming a mother in modern Britain, and maternity care. This session will focus on the craft of intimate storytelling from the team behind Child, exploring how a carefully crafted production process brought thoughtful journalism to millions of listeners.
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BBC Sounds StageWhen one of the BBC’s flagship narrative podcasts gets together with award-winning investigative film-makers. World of Secrets and Africa Eye combined to create films and a podcast series. Stories from podcasts are increasingly being turned into TV, movies and drama. But what happens when it’s the other way round? The TV investigation had already been going on for two years, so what challenges did that present for the podcast-makers, who were the producers behind The Missing Cryptoqueen and Burn Wild. Find out from the BBC World Service and the two teams how it happened.
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EXPLORE ALL STAGES AT THE SHOW
The Origin Theatre
The Origin Theatre hosts a series of world-class content over two days, ranging from major industry keynotes, to sessions with the biggest names in the game.
Ask the Experts
Ask The Experts in association with BetterHelp is where we hear from those at the forefront of technology and developments in the podcasting space. This intimate venue gives the opportunity to ‘ask the experts’ and gain valuable insights and understanding from brands who are pushing the boundaries.
Talking Podcasts - Business
Talking Podcasts - Business Stage, in association with Acast, is a space for big talks about the podcasting industry. Hear from renowned talent in front of and behind the mic.
The Amplify Theatre
The Amplify Theatre is one of The Podcast Show's largest capacity talk spaces hosting sessions for creators and industry from top podcasting executives and talent and covering key topics from commissioning and growth to politics and global conversations.
Brand Works Stage
The Brand Works Stage, presented by Global in association with IABUK, is where brands and advertisers come together with the rest of the podcasting industry.
An area to cultivate meaningful conversations, discuss the opportunities and benefits of branded content in podcasting and ultimately set up future business. Throughout the day, programmed around key networking moments, were talks from brands who have already committed to the podcasting space and those trusted production companies who are creatively driving the content.
Alongside this are inspirational case studies and data driven discussion about this area of huge potential growth for brands.