The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Will Celebrate the Best in the Medium
Justin Lam — October 23, 2018 — Tech
References: businesswire & fastcompany
The inaugural iHeartRadio Podcast Awards aims to honor the very best in the medium and will span 22 categories. iHeartMedia is currently the number one podcast publisher globally and this new event will only further cement the company as the leading authority in podcasting. According to Conal Byrne, President of iHeartMedia’s Podcasting Division, "The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards will provide a forum to celebrate the high-caliber, creative content that has made podcasting a major new audio category."
The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards will be live-streamed globally and will be hosted by Mario Lopez. The award show will also include Payne Lindsay (Up & Vanished), Aaron Mahnke (Lore), and Jake Brennan (Disgraceland), with more to be announced later.
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The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards will be live-streamed globally and will be hosted by Mario Lopez. The award show will also include Payne Lindsay (Up & Vanished), Aaron Mahnke (Lore), and Jake Brennan (Disgraceland), with more to be announced later.
Image Credit: Daniel Fontenele/Unsplash
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1. Podcast Awards - Opportunity for podcast platforms and networks to create their own awards shows to recognize excellence in the medium.
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Industry Implications
1. Media & Entertainment - Growing podcast industry offers potential for companies to invest in podcast production, distribution, and monetization.
2. Technology - Development of innovative podcasting platforms, tools, and analytics to cater to the evolving needs of creators and listeners.
3. Event Management - Demand for event organizers who can live-stream and produce engaging award shows for a global audience.
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