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It’s officially Evolutions Chicago month, and we’ve got a big update: Our keynote lineup is here! We’ve also added a few more speakers to the schedule, bringing even more insight and expertise to the Evolutions stage.
Plus, a quick heads-up—ticket prices go up next week! If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time to lock in your spot at the best rate.
Check out the latest announcements below!
In this powerful session, explore how podcasting has transformed from niche medium to a cultural cornerstone where diverse communities find belonging in our polarized world. You’ll hear from an all-star panel including Sam Sanders (Sam Sanders Show), Matt Shapo (IAB), Veronika Taylor (Acast), Jason Saldanha (PRX), and Jannese Torres (Yo Quiero Dinero) as they unpack how podcast creators have become the dominant shapers of public opinion and engines of social change. They’ll dive into how the medium creates space for underrepresented voices and fosters meaningful connections that are increasingly rare in other media formats.
Dan Granger, CEO of Oxford Road and Veritone One, hits the Evolutions stage to tackle podcasting’s existential question as video reshapes our industry landscape. As the architect behind merging two powerhouses into the world’s largest podcast agency, Granger will unveil exclusive findings from Oxford Road’s forthcoming “What’s a Podcast?” report, created in partnership with Edison Research. This session cuts through the noise with a bold vision for preserving podcasting’s soul while ensuring its growth and longevity—essential insights for anyone with skin in the audio game who wants to help shape what comes next.
Get ready for a data-driven deep dive into video podcasting’s rapid evolution with Coleman Insights’ Jay Nachlis and Amplifi Media’s Steve Goldstein. They’ll unpack fresh research revealing who’s winning the video podcast race, audience engagement patterns, and which platforms are driving growth. This session delivers actionable strategies for creators navigating the audio-visual landscape, answering the burning questions about where to market, how to maximize engagement, and what successful adaptation looks like in this hybrid medium that’s reshaping our industry.
Industry oracle James Cridland returns to the Evolutions stage with his highly anticipated Podnews Report Card for 2025. This no-holds-barred industry assessment has become a must-see event for anyone serious about understanding podcasting’s true state of play. There’s still one day left to contribute your insights to this year’s data—don’t miss your chance to help shape the conversation around where we’re headed and what we need to fix.
More keynote sessions after this break
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March 31 – April 3, 2025
Chicago, IL
August 18 – 21, 2025
Dallas, TX
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EVOLUTIONS 2025 PODCAST MOVEMENT 2025Mark your calendars, podcast fam! Next week we’ll be dropping the details on Tom Webster’s opening keynote that promises to set the tone for the entire conference. If you’ve experienced Tom’s data-rich, insight-packed presentations before, you know this will be appointment viewing that shapes your strategic thinking for the year ahead. Stay tuned—this is one announcement you won’t want to miss.
Don’t forget that Evolutions 2025 kicks off with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow in conversation with Audible Chief Content Officer Rachel Ghiazza. In “The Next Frontier of Investigative Journalism,” Farrow will unpack how audio has revolutionized investigative reporting, the unique challenges facing today’s truth-seekers, and why the audio format has exploded as the go-to medium for nuanced, impactful journalism. This powerhouse session alone is worth the price of admission.
Evolutions 2025 is already packed with great content, and it just got even better. We’ve added new sessions filled with fresh insights, expert perspectives, and practical strategies from top voices in podcasting. Check out the latest additions:
Changing Passive Podcast Listeners into Active Podcast Listeners w/ Matt Sorum of Gigaverse
From Reach to Revenue: The Collaboration Blueprint for Podcast Success w/ Harris Lane of Rhapsody Voices, Lindsay Graham and Mike Jensen of Airship
Giving brands a voice in the future of podcasting w/ Conor Doyle of Veritone One
Multi-Party Productions: Better Together or Why Bother? w/ Chris Kelly of Kelly & Kelly
One feed to rule them all. Is the ‘umbrella’ the future of narrative podcasting? w/ Jonas Woost of Bumper
Podcast Advertising: 2024 Year-in-Review & 2025 Preview w/ Cameron Hendrix of Magellan AI
Taking a Bite Out of the $1 Trillion Global Advertising Industry: How Podcasts Can Amplify Any Brand’s Media Mix w/ Alexis Gossard of Bayer Pharma
Make sure to add these sessions to your schedule—they’re ones to catch!
We’re thrilled to welcome a new wave of podcasters to Evolutions 2025 through the Evo Scholarship Program! These scholarships are designed to support podcasting newcomers who haven’t attended a Podcast Movement event before and face financial barriers to participation.
Tanner Read, Retrieving Sanity
Daniel Johnson
Blair Riggs, The Adaptable Octopus
Sambaza Batti, SAMBAZA PODCAST
Donovan Archie, LifeWith
Jaylah Sandoval, For the love of Jaylah & Along the way
Sarah Burton, The Wedding Whisperer Podcast
Lola Soyebo Harris, The Kadara Woman Podcast
Christy Tagye, Productive Passions
Lisa Bloom, Just ONE Person
For these recipients, Evolutions isn’t just a conference—it’s a launchpad. Over the course of the event, they’ll gain access to hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities that could shape the future of their podcasting journey.
To all of our Evo Scholars: Congratulations! We can’t wait to see you in Chicago and watch you take this next big step in your podcasting journey.
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That’s all for now! With the full keynote lineup announced and more sessions added, Evolutions 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible event. Don’t forget—ticket prices go up next week, so if you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time to lock in the best rate.
Stay tuned for more updates, and we can’t wait to see you in Chicago.
Chat soon,
Team Podcast Movement
Evolutions 2025
Chicago, IL
March 31 – April 3, 2025
Podcast Movement 2025
Dallas, TX
August 18-21, 2025
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