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Happy Thanksgiving To You And Your Family!
This is our first ever Thanksgiving message since we officially launched the Black Podcasters Association community back in February of 2022. I am amazed of how this crazy idea I had, has morphed into this wonderful community that has taught me so much and is impacting the podcast industry for Black podcast creatives and professionals.
Over these past months, we have had so much support from the podcast community, our community members, and community partners/friends. I have met so many wonderful people and created some great friendships in the process. There are too many people and organizations to name, but I just wanted to say thank you to you all for your current and ongoing support.
I wish you a safe and happy holidays.
Sincerely,
Corey Gumbs
Founder
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BPA Black Friday All Week Sale - Save Over 30% Off of Standard Membership
Whoops! We Made Some Changes
Last week, we announced our Black Friday special for new members would be held only on Friday, November 25th.
Well after thinking about it, we changed our minds.
Starting today, Monday, November 21st, you can now join the Black Podcasters Association and save over 30% off the Standard Membership dues.
This is a once in a lifetime chance to join the only online community dedicated to Black podcast creatives and professionals before we raise our membership dues in 2023.
What Are The Benefits?
A community of like-minded podcasters who are serious about their own success and supporting each other
Exclusive access to workshops, courses, and events
Special Member only-discounts to the annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival
and so much more.
So what are you waiting for? Join Today And Save!
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BPA PARTNERSHIPS ANNOUNCES: The VP Club Powered by the Black Podcasters Association
The Black Podcasters Association is proud to announce their new partnership with the VP Club. The VP Club is a virtual podcast recording studio membership that helps creatives: record their podcasts with as little equipment as a computer, gives access to podcast information and resources, and provides an outlet for stories untold. The VP Club is founded by Nya B., CEO of Nya B. Marketing.
Through this partnership, the BPA will be able to provide a space for community members of the VP Club and supplement their podcast journey with a community that offers support and learning for its members.
The VP Club will also allow BPA members to capitalize off of the services they provide. Creators in our community will be able to hire the VP Club to outsource those tasks that typically require a lot of time and energy as well as interfere with their creative process.
We are excited of what this partnership will bring to our community members.
If you are interested in learning more about the VP Club, join the waitlist here:
Cyber Monday Free Webinar Event
Nya B. Marketing will be hosting a free webinar event, 3 secrets on starting and being consistent with podcasting in 30 days, on Nov 28, 2022, Cyber Monday. To attend, join their VP Club waitlist here.
The event will help new and seasoned podcasters launch and become more consistent with podcasting. “ I’m so excited to launch the VP Club. It will be the first of many chances that I get to share information and resources with the podcast community,” said Nya B., owner of Nya B. Marketing.
“3 Secrets on starting and being consistent with podcasting in 30 days “ will be different from other webinars that focus solely on selling at the end. We will provide actual resources that will help with the podcast launching process.
“If you already have a podcast and are a part of the Black Podcast Association, we would love for you to still join and support,” said Nya B.
Join us December 14th for our 1st Annual Virtual Holiday Party! - Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for our 1st Annual Virtual Holiday Party are now on sale!
We are inviting you to celebrate the holidays with us for a fun-filled night of networking break-outs, music, games, and prizes.
Come and get to know the members that make the Black Podcasters Association and learn about what makes this community so amazing.
This event is open to ALL and free for all Black Podcasters Association members, so join today and save 30% off membership.
We will have raffles giveaways for each hour of our event, so make sure you are there, because that is the only way to win.
Get your tickets, as space is limited. Want to learn more about our event?
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Check Out Corey Gumbs, BPA Founder on the Melanin-360 Podcast
Corey Gumbs, the founder of the Black Podcasters Association, was recently interviewed by BPA Member Jorae Williams, host of the Melanin-360 Podcast.
On this episode, Jorae interviewed Corey Gumbs, CEO and Founder of The Black Podcasters Association and Black Label Media, LLC. Corey and discuss everything thing from our love of 90's New York hip hop to creating safe and creative spaces for black folks in the podcasting and audio space. He also shares his story of how he went from aspiring rapper to being a part of making sure that we can take the world of podcasting by storm!
Learn more and subscribe to the Melanin-360 Podcast Right Here!
To listen to this episode: Click Here!
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!
BlkPodNews Notables
⭐️ Spotify Expands NextGen Audio Program to Historically Black Colleges & Universities - Spotify recently announced it’s extending its NextGen Audio program to HBCUs to help amplify black creator voices. They are launching this program with Spellman College in Atlanta. To learn more about the launch of this initiative and what it means for black creators, Click Here!
⭐️ Happening Today! - She Podcasts Podcast Planning with Elsie Escobar - Feeling like you didn't get much *done* in 2022?
Like you haven’t come close to achieving what you set out to do for your show?
Take time to take inventory of everything you have accomplished in 2022 with Elsie at her event 2023 Podcast Planning!
You’ll walk away with all the CLARITY about what you did and what you want to do next year!
Register For Today’s Event Here: https://ed.gr/edu3n
⭐️ Podcasting On YouTube - Youtube recently released its Podcasting On YouTube guide for creators to learn how to use and capitalize off the platform to expand the reach of their podcasts to a larger audience. To check out this guide, Click Here!
You can also checkout these guides directly:
Also dont forget to subscribe to our official YouTube Channel: @BlackPodcastersAssociation
⭐️ Join The Caribbean Podcast Directory - Did you know there is a podcast directory dedicated to Caribbean related podcasts? No? Well now you do! If you are a Caribbean based or of Caribbean Heritage (This includes Caribbean island nations such as Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, etc), you can post your podcast on the Caribbean Podcast Directory for free! Click Here To Register Your Podcast
And while you are there joining, dont forget to check out and subscribe to some of the great podcasts that are Caribbean based and/or by people of Caribbean Heritage.
⭐️ Black Twitter App is Live! - Oh you didn’t hear? Black Twitter isn’t just a sub-community on the Twitter Platform. Created by Jordana Wright, the Black Twitter App is offering an alternative for Black creatives to connect with their targeted audiences during this tumultuous period of Twitter.
To learn more about the Black Twitter App, Click Here!
Follow us on Black Twitter App: @blkpodassoc
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