The NBA Playoffs are in full stride, and they always promise a lot of “air”. Whether it’s Lebron taking to the “air “for a slam dunk, an “air” ball missed shot by the San Antonio Spurs or the hot “air” trash talk from Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors.

We promised you some fresh air in this edition of the Podcast Movement newsletter… and true to our word: we’re excited to tell you about a different kind of AIR that is relevant to the podcast industry. This week’s newsletter we will discuss AIR (The Association of Independents in Radio), a special partnership, and announce a few of the members of AIR that are speaking this summer in Anaheim!

AIR is a vibrant international network of 1,200 makers powering public media and podcasting. The Boston-based organization identifies, cultivates and deploys storymakers who create innovative work and find resources in digital, broadcasting, and podcasting — challenging and inspiring other media makers to join in at AIRmedia.org.

Does this interest you? If so, the good people of AIR are not only supporting Podcast Movement, but they are also providing a generous discount for their annual membership to PM17 family members.

Use the discount code PODMOV17 for 20% off and AIR one-year individual membership at www.airmedia.org.

Featured AIR Speakers at PM17

Eric Nuzum

Audible – SVP of Original Content

Lauren Ober

The Big Listen – Host

Samara Freemark

In The Dark – Senior Producer

Now is the perfect chance for you to get in the game and register for PM17 before prices increase!

Plus these amazing speakers

In addition to the “air” up there, we are fortunate to be able to announce that the following speakers will also be at PM17!

Cathy Heller
Don’t Quit Your Day Job
Host

Chuck Bryant
Stuff You Should Know
Host

Corey Coates
Podfly Productions
Co-Founder

Dan Klass
The Bitterest Pill
Host

David Raphael
Public Media Marketing
Founder

Elle Martinez
Couple Money Podcast
Host

Helen Zaltzman
The Allusionist
Host

Jesse Thorn
Bullseye & MaxFun
Host & Founder

Joe Saul-Sehy
Stacking Benjamins
Host

Josh Lindgren
Billions Corporation
Touring Agent

Madeleine Baran
In The Dark
Host

Mark Asquith
Podcast Websites
Founder

Michelle Jackson
Girl Gone Frugal
Host

Nick Loper
The Side Hustle Show
Host

Rae Livingston
Another Planet
Producer & Talent Buyer

Rockie Thomas
Adswizz
VP of Business Development

Ryan Gray
Meded Media Network
Founder

Tim Street
Authentic
VP Influence & Production

We still have a lot of speakers, sponsors, participants and great announcements for PM17!

We will share additional speaker announcements next week.

Until Next Week,
Team PM17

Important dates:
May 23 – Registration cost increases AT MIDNIGHT… Register Now

August 22 – PMx Competition, Optional Workshops, First Timers’ orientation, Ignite Podcast Movement, and more!

August 23-25 – Podcast Movement 2017

July 24-26, 2018 – Podcast Movement 2018 (mark your calendars)

The Second Round is super important in various sports such as Golf, Boxing and MMA. This week’s newsletter is no different, as we announce our 2nd round of speakers to the star-studded PM17 lineup!

We encourage you to click on the images to learn more about each of our experts, including an Answer Man, a Peabody Award winner and even a PodVader!

If you’re down for the count, it’s not too late to get up and book your discounted hotel to PM17!

Next week we have a new announcement that promises to be a breath of fresh AIR! Do you care to guess what it might be? Please send us a tweet to @podcastmovement and use #PM17.

Until Next Week!
-Team PM17

Important dates:
May 16 – Registration cost increases AT MIDNIGHT… Register Now

August 22 – PMx Competition, Optional Workshops, First Timers’ orientation, Ignite Podcast Movement, and more!

August 23-25 – Podcast Movement 2017

July 24-26, 2018 – Podcast Movement 2018 (mark your calendars)

This week, we are excited to FINALLY be able to begin announcing some of the session leaders and panelists at this year’s Podcast Movement. We’ve got ten participants from the previously announced Broadcasters Meet Podcasters track from Jacobs Media, as well as ten other participants leading various breakout sessions and panels. Let’s dive in!

Broadcasters Meet Podcasters

There are, of course, the obvious similarities between radio and podcasting, but we all know there are a lot of differences too! That said, we think there is nothing like meetings (and sometimes clashes) of the minds to generate all new ideas! That’s why we’re excited to partner with Jacobs Media to present a full day featuring five sessions! Participants include:

Whether you’re a broadcaster, a podcaster or something in-between, make sure you reserve your hotel room at the host hotel!

For Podcasters

But of course the heart and soul of Podcast Movement are the podcasters and people in the podcast industry. We’re excited to announce the following speakers and panelists who will be joining us this summer in Anaheim:

We’re so excited to continue with the speaker announcements next week. We’ve got over 150 speakers and panelists in total, and we think you’ll love them all!

Until then,
Team PM17

Important dates:
May 9 – Registration cost increases AT MIDNIGHT… Register Now

August 22 – PMx Competition, Optional Workshops, First Timers’ orientation, Ignite Podcast Movement, and more!

August 23-25 – Podcast Movement 2017

July 24-26, 2018 – Podcast Movement 2018 (mark your calendars)