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Podfront is a cooperative event that brings together the podcast industry's leading publishers to connect with advertisers and agencies. The landscape has changed and we're making the most of the current moment by making our event more accessible than ever.

 

Seven premier podcast networks will convene for a few hours of debuts, talks, and more at Podfront Virtual 2020!

Featuring presentations from Entercom Podcast Network, ESPN, Kast Media, Midroll, NPR, PRX, and Wondery. 

Presenting Networks

Creative

Podfront Virtual presents a unique portfolio of premiere networks and provides new content in an informative and engaging way.  Learn about the current moment in the industry and strategies to make the most of your advertising budget.

Connection

The emphasis is on connection. Through Virtual 1:1 meetings and access to the leading publishers, you will leave Podfront Virtual not only with industry insights, but also having built relationships that will take your advertising strategy to the next level.

Accessible

Attend from anywhere in the world!  Podfront is more accessible than ever before with no barriers for entry.  Without the capacity limitations of traditional in-person events we're excited to be able to able to welcome more attendees to join the conversation than ever before—so invite your colleagues to join, too!

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Podfront Virtual Schedule

Event schedule is listed in Pacific Daylight Time

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Keynote9:00 AM - 9:22 AM
Presentations: Midroll, Wondery, Kast Media, PRX9:22 AM - 10:51 AM
Break 10:51 AM - 11:01 AM
Presentations: Entercom Podcast Network, ESPN, NPR11:02 AM - 12:08 PM
1:1 Virtual Publisher & Client Meetings12:08 PM - 5:00 PM

Keynote

Full Name
Tom Webster
Job Title
Senior Vice President
Company
Edison Research
Speaker Bio
Tom Webster is the SVP of Edison Research and has been podcasting’s lead analyst for 15 years. He is the principal author of The Podcast Consumer Edison’s annual look at the demographics and habits of podcast listeners and is the co-author of The Infinite Dial from Edison and Triton Digital.
Tom Webster

Emcee

Full Name
Erica Mandy
Company
The NewsWorthy
Speaker Bio
Award-winning journalist Erica Mandy helps people stay informed in a convenient, unbiased and less depressing way with the daily news podcast, The NewsWorthy. The NewsWorthy has been listed as a top 25 daily news podcast on Apple Podcasts, and in the past year, the show has been named a 'Best Podcast' by Harper's Bazaar, recommended as a 'Best News App' by Fast Company, featured as a 'Can't Miss' podcast on Stitcher, and more. The NewsWorthy's impressive growth also led to a 2019 investment from PodFund, which invests in extraordinary emerging creators.
Erica Mandy

Glynn Washington
Snap Judgment
Host and Executive Producer

Julie Shapiro
PRX
Executive Producer of Radiotopia

Michelle Smawley
PRX
Executive Producer of TRAX

Laurie Pracher
Wondery
Chief Sales Officer

Hernan Lopez
Wondery
CEO and Founder

Wright Thompson
ESPN
Senior Writer

Peter Gwin
National Geographic
Writer & Editor

Mike Greenberg
ESPN
Get Up Co-Host & ESPN Radio Host

Bomani Jones
ESPN
Host & Commentator

Brad Mielke
ABC News
Correspondent & Start Here Podcast Host

Michael Smith
NPR
Chief Marketing Officer

Asma Khalid
NPR
Co-Host, NPR Politics Podcast

Tamara Keith
NPR
Co-Host, NPR Politics Podcast

Linda Holmes
NPR
Co-Host, Pop Culture Happy Hour

Aisha Harris
NPR
Co-Host, Pop Culture Happy Hour

Guy Raz
NPR
Host, How I Built This

Gina Garrubbo
NPR
President & CEO, National Public Media

Sarah van Mosel
Stitcher
Chief Revenue Officer

Daisy Rosario
Stitcher
Executive Producer

Jessica Cordova Kramer
Lemonada Media
Chief Executive Officer

Kulap Vilaysack
Add to Cart
Co-Host

SuChin Pak
Add to Cart
Co-Host

Tom Webster
Edison Research
Senior Vice President

Sarah Chauvin
Market Enginuity
National Account Executive

Drew Magary
The Distraction: A Defector Podcast
Host

Colin Thomson
Kast Media
Founder/CEO

Dustin Knouse
Kast Media
Head of Creative Development and Production

Lisa Vanderpump
All Things Vanderpump
Businesswoman, TV personality, author, and philanthropist

Mike Jensen
Kast Media
Chief Revenue Officer

Sarah Silverman
The Sarah Silverman Podcast
Actress, Comedian, Writer

Erica Mandy
The NewsWorthy

Chelsea Devantez
Celebrity Book Club
Host

Chris Corcoran
Cadence13
Chief Content Officer and Founding Partner

JJ Redick

Tommy Alter

Elle Fanning

Rachel Hollis

Jenna Weiss-Berman
Pineapple Street Studios
Co-founder

Max Linsky
Pineapple Street Studios
Co-founder

Lizzy Denihan
Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios, Entercom’s Podcast Network
VP, Sales

Jessica Wapner

Podfront speakers to be announced as soon as they are confirmed

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is organizing this event?

Podfront Virtual 2020 is organized by the Podfront LLC organization to create an upfront platform for all participating sponsors/presenting networks.

  • How Can I attend this event?

Registration is open, click the "Register Now" button below and submit the required details.

  • When is Podfront Virtual 2020?

October 6, 2020 - Mark your calendar!

  • What can attendees expect?

Seven presentations from our host networks which include new show announcements, talks from the producers and stars of those shows, and more.  Presenations are followed by the opportunity to meet with representatives from the networks of your choice to discuss potential partnership opportunities directly.

  • How does the 1:1 Meeting Process Work?

Full details of the 1:1 meeting process will be shared via email on Monday 10/5 when the meeting booking feature goes live, so be sure to register to receive further details.  Use the meeting widget on our event page to reach out to the netowrks of your choice and coordainte a time to connect with their meeting managers.  After the presentations, you'll be able to connect via a video chat with the networks you've booked time with.  The process is very simple to use! Connect feature powered by Strata

  • I'm a member of the press, how do I attend?

Via the same registration page as general attendees, click the "Register Now" button below and submit the required details.

  • What if I have other questions?

Contact Events@podfront.com 

 

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