OzPod 2017 announces all-star line-up
The lineup for OzPod 2017 has been announced, with key names including Osher Günsberg, Nick Quah, Jenn White and Rachael Brown.
The announcement:
A slew of the biggest, brightest and most innovative names in podcasting have been announced for OzPod 2017: Australian Podcast Conference. Presented by ABC Radio, OzPod returns for a second year with a full day of carefully curated panels and discussions in Sydney on Friday 8 September. The newly announced list of speakers and panellists includ
Without ado, let the name-dropping begin.
Ten new talents join previousl
TV and radio royalty, Osher Günsberg (Netwo
Broadcast journalist and Walkley Award winner Rachael Brown is one of the most talked about names in Australian podcasting this year as the creator, investigator and host of ABC’s top-charting true crime podcast, Trace.
Appearing live via video link from Boston, Nick Quah (US) is the publisher and writer of Hot Pod, a syndicated newsletter dissecting the expanding worldwide podcast industry. Nick is a podcast critic whose work has been referenced by the New York Times, Columbian Journalism Review, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg and published by Vul
Claire Tonti is the Creative Director and Head of Advertising at Planet Broadcasting, Australia’s largest independent podcast network. At OzPod 2017, Claire will share her experience as a producer and writer, and her expertise in developing innovative ways to monetise audio content. She hosts a creativity podcast called Just Make The Thing.
With a background in journalism and management, Kellie Riordan is the lead strategist behind ABC’s pioneering podcast ventu
As the General Manager, Program Director and Head of Podcasting at NOVA Entertainment, OzPod 2017 welc
At Omny Studio, Sharon Taylor is the Chief Executive Officer who – with over a decade of leadership experience in the technology space – is driving awareness of podcasting around the globe. Omny Studio is one of the most advanced audio-on-demand platforms targeting professional publishers.
Creative entrepreneur and ex-talent agent Adam Martin joins the bill, speaking as the Chief Content Officer for Swedish audio on demand start-up, Acast.
Lastly (for now… there’s a third announcement still to come), after undeniable reacti
He’s joined again by writer, media commentator and radio futureologist, James Cri
ABC Radio is honoured to again host this unique not-for-profit event which will offer a comprehensive insight into podcasting and provide a productive platform for the greater Australian podcast community to connect and to share. OzPod 2017 will attenti
OzPod is an industry-wide event and a collaborative venture across the podcasting community. Content makers, broadcasters, presenters, producers, journalists, media industry professionals, and those starting out in podcasting are all encouraged to attend. In 2017, OzPod has introduced a registration fee of $99 to assist in covering some of the production and running costs. The event remains entirely not-for-profit.
Expect a third and final program announce in the coming weeks. But we suggest you don’t wait, as tickets are selling fast. #OzPod2017
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS:
Jenn White (US) – Making Oprah, WBEZ Chicago
Osher Günsberg – The Osher Gü
Richard Fidler – Conversations, ABC
Rachael Brown – Trace, ABC
Nick Quah (US) – Hot Pod
Claire Tonti – Director, Planet Broadcasting
Jay Walkerden – Head of Podcasting, NOVA Entertainment
Kellie Riordan – Head of Audio Studios, ABC
James Cridland – Radio Futureo
Sharon Taylor – Omny Studio
Adam Martin – Acast
Plus more soon to be announced.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: OzPod 2017: Australian Podcast Conference
When: Friday 8th September, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Where: Eugene Goossens Auditorium, ABC Ultimo, Sydney
Tickets: On sale now via Eventbrite
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Email: ozpod@abc.net.au
Website: www.abc.net.au/ozpod
Twitter: @ozpodconference
Facebook: @abcpodcasts
Join the conversation: #OzPod2017