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Hosts Nya B. & Corey Gumbs Launch New Weekly IG Live Show: The PodHour Powered By the VP Club

On January 10th, 2023, Nya B., CEO of Nya B. Marketing and Corey Gumbs, founder of the Black Podcasters Association, launched the PodHour Powered by the VP Club on Instagram Live.

Don't miss your chance to join Nya and Corey every Tuesday at 5 PM EST on Instagram Live as they explore the hottest topics in the podcast industry and showcase the best of the best in podcasting.

Get exclusive insights from both professionals, discover your next favorite audio experience and make sure that your podcasting journey is a success!

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Secure Your Spot at the 5th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival This October!

2023 will mark the 5th anniversary of the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, and we’re expecting a record turnout!

Save the date and make sure you have a spot at one of the podcast industry's most-anticipated conferences. Tickets go on sale and speaker submissions open in 2023, but you can get ahead of the rest by putting $50 towards early release tickets or completing a speaker interest form today!

Make sure you are locked in for our 5th annual event, October 21-22, 2023, which will be held in charming downtown Baltimore, MD, and on the Whova Virtual Conferencing App! Don’t wait until we’re sold out. Secure your spot today and learn more at www.afrosandaudio.com/FAQ!

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BlackLove.Com Releases Their “Black Podcasts to Add to Your Rotation in 2023” List

Anna Deshawn, host of the Queer News podcast, and Dominic Lawson, host of the Black Is America podcast, continue to add to their award-winning momentum of 2022 by being added to BlackLove.com's (Black Love, Inc.) list of must-listen Black podcasts for 2023!

We are thrilled that two of our members from the Black Podcasters Association have been recommended. This is not only a great recognition for our members, but an acknowledgement of the important role Black podcasters play in creating meaningful content for our community. We look forward to hearing these podcasts in the upcoming year and the impact they have on our lives. » Click Here To Check BlackLove.com’s Recommendations «

» Listen to The Award-Winning Queer News Podcast Here! «

» Listen to The Award-Winning Black Is America Podcast Here «

About Black Love, Inc

Black Love, Inc. is the premier Black-owned platform for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Across television, digital, social media, and experiential, the brand speaks authentically to the Black community.

With over 70M+ monthly combined social media & digital impressions, highly-engaging experiential activations, and a growing portfolio of original digital content, we are uniquely positioned to amplify the meaning of Black Love for today’s Black millennial audience. » Learn More About BlackLove.com «

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The “In Killing Color” Podcast is now part of Disctopia Original Network

Disctopia is proud to present its newest podcast network, the Disctopia Original Network. Hosted by Candra Howell, In Killing Color is a groundbreaking podcast that dives into overlooked and forgotten crime cases, particularly those that affect the Black Community.

In Killing Color gives voice to the unheard stories of black crime, providing an insightful and eye-opening perspective on the issues. Every episode of In Killing Color is now available on Disctopia with bonus content, exclusive podcast merch and more. » To Learn More, Click Here «

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The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists Opens Its First Free Production Program

Are you an African-based creative looking to start a podcast? The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists (APVA) recently launched a new program to help you make it happen!

APVA and its partners are offering a three-month production value service to three audio creatives.

Successful participants will gain access to:

Audio or Video recording, Mix, and Master
20 – 30 mins recording slot (with Buffer)
Production support
Podcast production for up to 5 episodes per series
and more

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a member of APVA
Have an existing podcast or a concept ready for launch
Be located anywhere in Africa for audio-based podcasts; must be a resident of Abuja for video productions.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to take your podcasting to the next level! Registration ends soon. Apply now!

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PhatGirl Chronicles Launches Their “100 Black Business Initiative”

The Phat Girl Chronicles & PGC Media is super excited to announce that we are launching our 100BB Initiative (100 Black Business Initiative) to promote and elevate over 100 Black-owned businesses in 2023. We would like to invite you to send us your flyers to display to our audience on one of our show throughout the year, and also sign up to be on our upcoming Black Business Spotlight shows in 2023.

We also have our promotional pricing for businesses looking to get their products and services in front of our audience of over 50,000+ followers and subscribers across our social media platforms. We are also available on all major podcast streaming platforms including iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.

We offer commercial spots as well as sponsorship opportunities that come with a number of perks, feel free to shoot us an email at thephatgirlchroniclespodcast@gmail.com if you are interested in getting started.

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing your business take off in 2023 with the 100BB (100 Black Business Initiative)

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Dr Moe’s TedX Talks: What Dentistry Teaches Us About Curbing Racism

One of the challenges of attracting guests and listeners in this rapidly growing business is distinguishing yourself as a host. Most prospective guests don't even listen to your podcast. They look at your profile, social media, and ratings to decide if they want to appear on your podcast. I'd prefer that they listen to a few episodes but it is what it is. Some of the things you can add to your profile to stand out include publications, awards, and professional achievements.

Recently, I was selected to do a TEDx talk. I was thrilled as this was an opportunity to combine my passions for public speaking, racial equity, and healthcare. I spoke on the parallels between racism and dentistry. As a result, I am now being approached by amazing people who are eager to appear on my show and they always mention the TEDx talk. If you host a podcast, you are already a public speaker. I highly recommend that you use your communication skills on every available platform. It will complement your podcasting in a wonderful way!

Learn More About Dr Moe & Her Podcast

Systems Lab Live: Project Activation Session 3 - Knowing What You Need

In this Livestream, we explore what it truly means to know what you need to execute your project. One of the worst things that can happen is poorly developed scope and requirements.

In today's Livestream agenda:
1. Highlighting Black Owned Tech Company -Get Prism
2. Shopify banishes meetings for 2023.
3. Case Study: Team Productivity - Designing Your Team's Workflow
4. Exploring Scope & Requirements

About the Systems Lab Live:

A weekly LIVE show dedicated to trending topics on productivity, training on project management, and team operations strategies. We're bridging the gaps between people, technology, and operations.

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MPN Network New Episode Alert! The Sports Desk: Episode 210

Welcome to the first ever LIVE Sports Desk! We are reporting live from the site of the AFC Wildcard game in Duval County, Florida - and we want to cheer on the Jacksonville Jaguars! Enjoy all the action as our team of reporters bring you the latest updates from the field. Go Jags!

Listen To The Episode Here!

MPN Network New Episode Alert! The Smell Good Family Podcast: Episode 8

Welcome to the Smell Good Family Podcast, Neighbors! With the weather turning brisk, it's the perfect time to update your cologne collection with our great specials.

On this episode, SGF King Dedrick Hicks, Jr. and Bossman Cedric are discussing the top winter scents, including Paris Corner (which we highly recommend). They'll also be providing scenarios for when and what to wear for certain fragrances.

Get those notes in your life, and enjoy the game and gems dropped. It's The Smell Good Family Podcast, an exclusive podcast brought to you by The MPN Network and The Smell Good Family. Tune in and smell good!

Listen To The Episode Here!

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BlkPodNews Notables

⭐️ Edison Research Podcast Metrics: Top Podcasts Genres in the U.S. - Edison Research recently released its weekly insights report on January 11th, 2023, examining the top podcast genres based on audience size among 18 years olds and older in the third quarter of 2022. Unsurprisingly, Comedy was the #1 genre, with Society & Culture making a significant jump to #2 after being #3 in the second quarter of 2022. » Click Here To Read More «

⭐️ Do Audiences Want More Visuals From Their Favorite Podcasts? - Recent data from Morning Consult, a decision intelligence company, has revealed an interesting shift in podcast consumption among U.S. consumers. According to their findings, 46% of podcast listeners now prefer consuming podcasts with video, as opposed to 42% who still prefer to listen without video. This suggests that podcasts are being seen as more of a video-based medium than an audio one. » Click Here To Read More «

⭐️ YouTube Modifies It’s Profanity Rules After Creator Backlash - Recently, content creators on YouTube were shocked to find that their older content had been demonetized due to YouTube's policy changes back in November 2022. These changes were intended to make content more appealing to advertisers, but the content creator community pushed back and YouTube is now taking steps to evaluate the situation. In response, YouTube is listening to their feedback and actively exploring the best next steps to ensure content creators can continue to benefit from their content. » Click Here To Read More «

⭐️ A.I. & Podcasting: How To Use It To Your Advantage - The ChatGPT hype machine has taken the podcast industry by storm and it doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon. This has led to a surge of podcasters and content creators that are exploring how Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) can help them create and produce content more efficiently.

Whether you're for or against utilizing ChatGPT or other machine learning-based services, there's no denying that it can help streamline a podcaster's workflow and make content creation faster. To help you make an informed decision, here are a few resources that can give you the insight you need:

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