Amplifying Black Podcasts, The Podcast Pull-up, Network AD swaps, & Creator Development Opportunities - This week in May
Weekly Industry News and Updates About Black Podcast Creatives & Professionals
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❓Join the Podcast Pull Up: Monthly Ask Me Anything Sessions - May 4th at 8 P.M. EST.
The best podcasting advice doesn’t come from a stage, it comes from a community.
The Podcast Pull Up is a free monthly Ask Me Anything hosted by the Black Podcasters Association, and it’s OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Every first Monday of the month, we get together live and put you in the room with industry professionals, award-winning podcasters, and independent creators with years of experience.
Ask questions, help or share what you know, and enjoy a real conversation with people who are just as invested in this as you are.
No membership required.
No question too basic. Just good people helping each other get better at this.
RSVP today, space is limited. https://luma.com/cwqbue97
🎉 Don’t want to miss a Black Podcasters Association Event?
Your go-to spot for everything happening at the Black Podcasters Association is right here — events, registration, all of it in one place.
Stay in the loop and grab your spot early, check out our calendar of events here:
luma.com/TheBlackPodcastersAssociation
🚨 Help the Qube App amplify Black and Brown podcasts - Submit your podcast today!
The Qube, founded by award-winning podcaster and community organizer Anna DeShawn, is looking to build the largest database of Black and Brown podcasts.
The Qube’s mission to create the world's first community-driven podcast discovery platform built to amplify Black and Brown voices.
Help us support The Qube get to their goal of 500+ podcasts by June 30th.
There are over 5800+ subscribers to BlkPodNews.com so we should be able to help by the end of today!
Don’t have a podcast? You can nominate your favorite Black or Brown podcast to the directory as well.
Register your podcast today… like right now!!! Click the link (https://theqube.app/) or the button below.
🚨 Have a Story? Press Release? Event? Share Your Content With Us!
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📚 The Audible Creator Development Program Applications Close Soon! - Apply Today!
If you’re working in scripted audio or ready to take that next step…
ABF Creative in partnership with Audible is running a three-day intensive program in Newark for emerging scripted audio storytellers, led by TK Dutes , podcast producer and host of The Secret Life of TK.
The program includes masterclasses, hands-on workshops, studio visits, and a $450 stipend for the 15 creators selected for the cohort.
The program is focused on the Newark and North Jersey region, but NYC-based creators are welcome to apply too.
You can learn more about the program by clicking here! (https://www.audible.com/ep/creator-development-program)
Applications Open: April 20 – May 10
🔥 MahoganyBooks Podcast Network — Ad Swap Opportunity
The MahoganyBooks Podcast Network is opening a limited number of ad swap opportunities for podcasts in the book, comedy, news, society & culture, and health & wellness genres.
They’re looking to partner with shows that have engaged audiences, and in return you’ll get introduced to a book-loving community that already values storytelling, insight, and cultural perspective.
If your show fits, reach out to Wize Grazette at wize@mahoganybooksmedia.com with your podcast title, a brief description, and your genre.
GLAD to see this needed resource return. Thank YOU!