There’s an app for that… plus get behind the mic at PM17!

Greetings PM17 family,

Summertime is heating up, but this week we are bringing you some cool updates. We are proud to announce the release of the PM17 mobile app, as well as the Podcast Pavilion, plus the opportunity to test drive top rated mics for podcasters! Let’s get started.


The PM17 Mobile App is LIVE

The app is ready to download in the Apple and Android store!

We received a ton of great feedback regarding the event apps from previous years’ events, and carefully selected Attendify as this year’s platform based on a number of features. You’ll have the opportunity to not only explore the sessions and exhibiting sponsors, but also connect with fellow attendees before, during and after the conference.

We are confident that you will enjoy the PM17 app experience, and invite you to download the app so you can start connecting and planning your schedule now!

Download the PM17 App


The Podcast Pavilion is a new feature at Podcast Movement, and we’re excited to partner with our friends at TalkShoe to bring it to you. This year will feature 2 dedicated podcasting stations with four Shure microphones at each, allowing you to sign up for timeslots to record your next episode, or capture interviews with Podcast Movement sponsors and speakers!

Thanks to Shure for providing their signature SM7Bs for the pavilion stations, and stop by the pavilion to find out how you can win one of them while at PM!

And a special thank you to PM family member Steve Stewart for manning the helm for the Podcast Pavilion all week long. You’ll be in good hands with the team of TalkShoe, Shure and Steve!

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR TIME AT THE PODCAST PAVILION! SPACE IS LIMITED!


Test-Drive Top Rated Podcasting Microphones at PM

So many podcasters are eager to find out which microphone sounds best on their particular voice, and we’re excited to announce that for the first time ever at Podcast Movement, you’ll have the opportunity to try all the best mics side by side. Plus, you’ll even get a recording to help you decide which mic you like best!

Stop by the booth to test drive some of the best microphones around, including:

  • Shure SM7B
  • Blue Yeti Pro
  • Samson Q2U
  • Sennheiser e835
  • Electro-Voice RE20
  • Electro-Voice RE320
  • Heil PR40
  • Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB
  • Behringer Ultravoice Xm1800s
  • Rode Procaster
    and more!

This is a free service provided by Chris Curran from the Podcast Engineering School, and you can find out more here.


The good news does not end here. We have more exciting updates that will be announced each week until the event! Make sure to read the PM17 newsletter so that you can make the most out of your time at Podcast Movement.

Until Next Week,
Team PM17

PRIME activities planned for PM, Ignite speakers announced and more!

Greetings PM17 family,

We trust that our friends in the United States enjoyed their 4th of July festivities and that our Canadian friends enjoyed Canada day as well.

Today, we celebrate Prime Day by putting the focus on the Tuesday, August 22 premium workshops, and celebrate our first of what we hope to become annual Ignite Podcast Movement speakers!



Premium Activites on Tuesday, Aug 22!

Last week we shared the Tuesday activities that are included with the regular registration. However, many of you have asked for more options, and we have listened. Some attendees want to go farther and faster, and these premium workshops are uniquely tailored for just that.

They are not a part of the regular PM17 pass, but we’re partnered with some great instructors to give you additional options for your PM experience. These value packed workshops are certainly worth the upgrade.


Fame and Profit Lab
from Josh Elledge, upendPR.com

From growing your audience, to monetizing your podcast, to building your personal brand, Josh Elledge has got you covered in this all day workshop. Learn more, and register HERE.


Monetize Your Podcast Workshop
from Tyrone Jackson, The Wealthy Investor

Tyrone Jackson has made a career out of podcasting, and his secret is Self Sponsoring. This workshop will show you not only how he grew his audience, but how he began generating revenue using self sponsorship! Learn more, and register HERE.


From Idea to Launch…and Beyond!
from John Lee Dumas & Kate Erickson, Podcasters’ Paradise & EOFire

You want to podcast, but putting a plan together, equipment, software, format, frequency, scheduling, publishing, promoting – it can be overwhelming. This workshop will help! THIS EVENT IS ALMOST SOLD OUT! Learn more, and register HERE.


Three New Speakers Announced

We told you we were finished a few weeks ago, but we have a few more tricks up our sleeves! Check out these three awesome new speakers just announced, including Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings! They host Gimlet’s newest show, The Nod, which debuts next week! Also, best selling author, host of the popular Side Hustle School: Chris Guillebeau has just been added.


Brittany Luse
Gimlet’s The Nod


Eric Eddings
Gimlet’s The Nod


Chris Guillebeau
Side Hustle School


Ignite Speakers Announced

We’ve mentioned Ignite over the last few weeks in the newsletter. We are very excited for our first time to do this unique event at Podcast Movement. If you aren’t familiar with Ignite then we welcome you to check out the details here.

This week we announce and celebrate the speakers that were voted by you to take the stage this year!


Jaime Legagneur


Brian Earl


Damona Hoffman


Erica Mandy


Ingrid Heilke


Michael Neeley


Paul Spain


Steve Olsher


Podcast Movement is just around the corner! We couldn’t be more excited. Thanks for being a part of this great community. We look forward to sharing more with you next week, including downloading the PM17 mobile app, plus securing your spot at the Podcast Pavilion!

Until next week,

Team PM17


Important dates:
July 18 – Registration cost increases… Register Now

August 22 – PMx Competition, Optional Workshops, First Timers’ orientation, Ignite Podcast Movement, and more!

August 23-25 – Podcast Movement 2017

July 24-26, 2018 – Podcast Movement 2018 in Philadelphia

Podcast Movement 2018 location announcement, plenty of PM17 event info and more!

Happy 4th of July!

We are celebrating this Independence Day edition of the newsletter with some firework announcements! We are announcing the location for Podcast Movement 2018, as well as sharing some popular events that are included with your PM17 registration in Anaheim!



Podcast Movement 2018 comes to Philadelphia

We, the Podcast Movement organizers… have been asked for some time to bring the industry leading event to the east coast. Well your requests have not fallen on deaf ears.

We figured what better way to celebrate Independence Day, than to announce that Podcast Movement 2018 is coming to the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

Philly is known as the city of brotherly love, and in 2018 it will also be known as the host city for lovers of the podcast industry and podcast creation, when Podcast Movement 2018 comes to town.

Let freedom and podcasts ring next summer in Philadelphia!

Podcast Movement 2018
July 24-26, 2018
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Save the dates!


Don’t miss out on the PM17 Fun!

These events and more are included with your Podcast Movement registration.

Tuesday morning and afternoon – August 22

This fun and unique podcast presentation competition is sure to kick of Podcast Movement right! A panel of judges will score each 15 minute talk, and the highest scored talk will not only take home the PMx Competition award!



Tuesday evening

August 22

Ignite is a unique speaking event where a series of speakers get on stage for five minutes each to share a Spark. A Spark is a 5 minute talk that consists of 20 slides. Each slide is on a 15 second auto advance. Ready or not, the next slide is up!



Tuesday evening

August 22

The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary is an intimate, vibrant look at the world of podcasting and what compels independent podcasters to take on the challenge of a burgeoning form.



Wednesday evening

August 23

The first evening of Podcast Movement kicks off in style! Our friends at iHeart will be bringing the music and provide the drinks, and we’ll all get together to get ready for the big awards show later this evening.



Wednesday evening

August 23

Join us for the third annual Academy of Podcasters Awards and Hall of Fame ceremony. We present what we believe to be the most prestigious awards in podcasting, as well as induct this year’s Podcast Hall of Fame class.



Thursday evening

August 24

Join us for a night of food, drinks, dancing, and maybe even some FIRE! Featuring a live band playing island music, fire dancers, hula dancing and lessons, coconut cutting demonstrations, and more!

Everyone gets a free drink ticket, light hors d’oeuvres, and all the fun you can handle!

And next week we highlight some great workshops you can sign up to be a part of!


Regardless of whether you celebrate the 4th of July or Canada Day, etc… podcasters across the world are grateful to celebrate the freedom to podcast! We encourage you to hit record today (or this week) and keep up the great work!

Thank you for being a podcaster. Thank you for being a part of the Podcast Movement community!

Next week’s newsletter will include the announcement for the Ignite participants, paid workshops as well as a list of strategies to get the most out of Podcast Movement 2017 in Anaheim (note: the Podcast Pickle may or may not make a cameo appearance in next week’s newsletter).

Until next week,

Team PM17


Important dates:
July 5 – Registration cost increases… Register Now

August 22 – PMx Competition, Optional Workshops, First Timers’ orientation, Ignite Podcast Movement, and more!

August 23-25 – Podcast Movement 2017

July 24-26, 2018 – Podcast Movement 2018 in Philadelphia!