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BPA Black Friday Sale - Save Over 30% Off of Standard Membership
Starting at 9 AM on November 25th, 2022, the first 50 new members to join the Black Podcasters Association, will get 30% off their standard BPA membership with a price lock for the life of your active membership.
This means when you become a member, you will save over $30 on your membership and this savings will be locked in for the life of your active membership; with no price increases in membership dues, ever.
So come take advantage of this great deal, and join the largest community dedicated to Black podcast creatives and podcast professionals in the creative economy. All members get access to BPA workshops, courses, events, member-only pricing for the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival and much, much, more.
Subscribe to our social media platforms and/or this newsletter for more information and updates about our upcoming Black Friday sale.
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IG Live: “Why You Should Start A Podcast” Hosted by Nya Peoples of Nya B. Marketing with BPA Founder, Corey Gumbs
Join Nya Peoples, CEO of Nya B Marketing, as she host BPA Founder, Corey Gumbs on Instagram Live on November 15th, 2022 at 6:30 PM EST. Nya and Corey will be discussing topics such as , the launch of a new collaboration of the VP Club Powered by The Black Podcasters Association, What this means for the BIPOC podcast space, why starting a podcast maybe good for you and more.
To learn more about the VP Club and join the waitlist, CLICK HERE!
Follow Nya B Marketing on Instagram to get the Live notification.
Instagram: @nyabmarketing
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The Black Podcasters Association Virtual Holiday Party
Mark your calendars for our very first virtual holiday party, happening on December 14th, 2022 at 7 PM EST. There will be music, fun, raffle prizes, games, and networking opportunities.
This event is open to EVERYONE and will be free for all Black Podcasters Association Members and a small fee for non-members.
If you aren’t a BPA member make sure you take advantage of our upcoming Black Friday membership sale, so you can join in.
Raffle tickets will also be available for sale as well as opportunities to join our social media challenge for free entries.
More information about our upcoming virtual holiday will be coming later this week, so make sure you add BlkPodNews.com to your email whitelist.
You can also follow us on EventBrite.com to get notified when tickets and raffles become available. Follow us on EventBrite.com here!
Space will be limited, so you don’t want to miss your opportunity to be a part of this wonderful event!
Contact us if you are interested in sponsoring this event or donating a raffle prize at newsletter@blkpodnews.com
IndyPod Census 2022
The census was created in an effort to collect the most recent and accurate data from indypod-ers in order for the industry to most effectively shift to the needs of the podcaster.
Through November and December 2022 we will collect answers from independent podcasters around the world, we’ve collaborated with key industry partners to maximize both reach and inclusivity of the Census.
In December we will review and analyze the Census data, the full report of which will be available in early 2023.
In January 2023 we launch IndyPod Summit ’23 to kick off the year with inspiration, knowledge and excitement for the industry. At the summit you can expect keynote speakers, round tables and info sessions where we will headline some of the core learnings from the census.
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Afros & Audio Announces The Official Date for the 5th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival
2023 will mark the 5th anniversary of the Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, and we’re expecting a record turnout!
Save the date and secure your spot at one of the most anticipated podcast conferences in the industry. 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 and 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!
The Black Men Win Podcast Announces It’s Education Scholarship
The Black Men Win Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that talks and discusses topics centered around the evolution of black men positively.
Our scholarship aims to continue fostering black men's education in any area of learning. From College to Trade Schools, we hope this scholarship can assist young black men in progressing and succeeding in their careers and lives.
We are calling on your support to help build this fund so we can continue fostering the next generation of black men.
To learn more about the Black Men Win Podcaster: Click Here!
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⭐️ Systems Lab Live: This Week - Hey Friends! Join BPA member and host, Ashley Shuler, for Systems Lab LIVE, a weekly livestream dedicated to trending topics on productivity, training on project management, and team operations strategies. She is bridging the gaps between people, technology, and operations.
On Monday’s LIVE SHOW, we are closing out the Work Management series with discussing what apps teams need to elevate their work experience.
On Tuesday’s LIVE SHOW, every thought about using work/task management tools like ClickUp and Notion to manage Thanksgiving dinner and personal productivity like journaling, taking notes, etc. Join the show to learn how to organize your life!
To watch Systems Lab Live, subscribe here: www.YouTube.com/@ashleyshuler
⭐️ The Annual W3 Awards Winners Announced - BPA Member Dominic Lawson and his production company , OWLS, LLC continue their hot streak for their award winning podcast, “Black Is America”. They recently won 3 Gold Awards for Best Use of Writing, Best Host, and General Series- Documentary and one award for Best In Show (W3 top-tier award) for their singe episode: “Wendell Scott: An American Racing Legend”. To Learn More About W3 Award Winners: Click Here!
Dominic also won a separate W3 Gold award for the podcast he created, produces, edits and host, called “Recovery Replay”, powered by Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. You can read the press release HERE!
⭐️ How To Make Your Voice Sound Amazing Presented By Libsyn - New to podcasting? Bought a new mic? Then this mic basics webinar featuring Michelle Levitt, Marketing Director at Heil Microphones, is for you! A musician, artist, and the CEO of her own podcast studio, Michelle sits down with Libsyn’s own Elsie Escobar for a discussion re: what you need to know to make your voice sound fabulous when recording.
They’ll start with all the terminology you’ll need to understand the capabilities of your mic, and then share EQ (equalization) settings to make your voice sound amazing!
To Register or Learn More: Click Here!
⭐️ The T.H.C Media Network Celebrates Some Wins - Recently The T.H.C Media Network announced that 4 out of 5 of their shows charted within the top 20 on Good Pods. The Black Men Win Podcast was #20 on the Personal Journals charts, Devonta’s World was #7 on the Places & Travels charts, The Grind It Out Show was #8 on the Sports News charts, and The Opinionated Brutha Podcast was #2 on the Daily News charts. Congrats to The T.H.C Media Network! If you are interested in learning more about The T.H.C. Media Network, check out and subscribe to their YouTube page HERE!