🚨 TPA Platform Update 🚨 We're moving to Glue Up for a better membership experience! 🗓️ Jan 23–26: Website down 📩 Jan 26: Members get an email to activate their new account (check spam!) ✨ Coming soon: 💳 Digital business cards 💬 Member messaging & boards

Excited to welcome Ami Thakker as the new Executive Director of TPA! Ami brings a creator-first perspective and global experience at a crucial time for the podcast industry. She will lead TPA's strategic direction and oversee programs like #theambies!

Join the podcast community and vote for the Ambies by 1.15.25! Become a member or check your status to honor your favorite podcasts. #ThePodcastAcademy #Ambies #PodcastLife #AudioStorytelling #podcastawards

TPA Governor and Marketing Chair, Ti King, captured professional headshots at the Reasonate Conference—just one way we support our podcasting community. 📸✨ Missed it? Ti will offer headshots again next month at Podfest Expo. Visit TPA Booth 26!

Heading to Podfest Expo in Orlando? Visit Booth 26! Join TPA Governors Ti King and @stevelack.bsky.social for: 📸 Free headshots, Mentorship, Speech practice & TPA tips Jan 15-18 | Orlando, FL

New Webinar added for December 18 | 12 ET! Join us to learn how to maximize your time and networking at a podcast festival with Nick Pavlidis and sponsored by Podfest Expo. Register today!

Pt 3 of - THE PODCASTER’S GROWTH LAB Join Keena Williams-Finney for a workshop on smart podcasting strategies, trends, and AI tools. Discover diverse monetization models to grow your video-first podcast sustainably. December 11 | 12:00 pm EST | TPA Members only

From Listeners to Loyalists: Growth Strategies for Podcasters Pt 2: THE PODCASTER’S GROWTH LAB with Keena Williams-Finney. Join us on 11/21 at 1:00 pm EST for strategies that turn casual listeners into a loyal community, covering podcast SEO, marketing, and AI tools.

From Listeners to Loyalists: Proven Growth Strategies for Podcasters Part two of the series, attendees will get a complete roadmap to produce professional video podcasts, grow a loyal fanbase, and unlock meaningful revenue streams. November 21 | 1:00 pm EST

What a weekend at Resonate Podcast Festival! The Podcast Academy loved supporting the community with our booth and fantastic Board representation. From inspiring sessions to new connections (and fresh headshots 👀), it was a celebration of podcasting! #ResonatePodcastFestival

Join the Association of Independents in Radio (@airmedia.bsky.social) and TPA for a virtual mixer! Connect with fellow audio makers, expand your network, and discover collaborators. Current members enjoy a 50% reciprocal membership discount. Details will be shared with attendees.

Quiero invitarte a participar en Los Ambies, premios de excelencia en audio. Hay una categoría en español para podcasters hispanohablantes. Registra tu podcast y acompáñanos en 2026 en Nueva York! ¡Inscríbete hoy! ambies.com #Podcasting #PremiosAudio

**Next Gen Tools for Podcasters: AI for Editing, Proofing, and Polishing** 🗓️ Nov 12 | 4 PM EST Join industry leaders as they explore how AI is transforming podcast production. Learn to save time and improve quality with next-gen tools. 🎧 Sponsored by Pozotron

Part Two – THE PODCASTER’S GROWTH LAB Join Keena Williams-Finney for a workshop series on the future of podcasting. Learn to build a thriving video-first podcast, turning casual listeners into loyal fans with smart marketing and AI tools. 11/13 | 12:00 pm EST

See what’s happening across the community this month 🎧 #PodcastEvents #Podcasters #ThePodcastAcademy

Join us on October 30 at 12 PM EST for a members-only session with @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social on networking in podcasting. Discover online communities, meetups, newsletters, and more to connect with your podcasting people! 🎙️

“A lot of this work we do alone… but being recognized by your peers makes you feel part of something bigger.” – @troianbellisariobr.bsky.social Submissions for 2026 are now open - ambies.com #Ambies #PodcastAwards #ThePodcastAcademy

The Podcasters Growth Lab is here! Join Keena Williams-Finney for a 3-part series designed to help you launch smarter, grow faster, and monetize responsibly with AI. Mark your calendars: -Part 1 – October 16 -Part 2 – November 13 -Part 3 – December 11

“My podcast, Tales of Fist and Fireballs, has greatly boosted my confidence and career. The Podcast Academy is fantastic! – Aaron David Harris, 2025 Ambie Award winner Join the #InternationalPodcastDay celebration with Aaron’s story! 💛

“I grew up in radio… now I host Insider Interviews, which won Best B2B Indie Podcast. Join The Podcast Academy—the best group!" 💛 Happy #InternationalPodcastDay (day two)! What's your podcasting story?

“Podcasting sparks the human imagination.” – Blake Pfeil, @allamericanruins.bsky.social This #InternationalPodcastDay, we celebrate our members and the power of audio storytelling! 💛 What does podcasting mean to you? #ThePodcastAcademy #internationalpodcastday

🎧 Happy #InternationalPodcastDay from The Podcast Academy! 🎧 Join us this week as we share videos from members on what podcasting means to them. You make our community special! #PodcastAcademy #InternationalPodcastDay #Podcasters

At Podcast Movement Dallas, we asked attendees for their dream Ambies speech on the red carpet. Host of The Cancer Care Giver Podcast shared a touching reminder of why storytelling matters: to be seen and create change. 💛 Who would you thank in your Ambies speech? 👇

As kids return to school this September, Unreformed highlights a troubling past. Winner of the 2025 Ambie for Best History Podcast, Josie Duffy Rice shares survivor stories from the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children. Don’t miss this impactful series!

Explore how podcasting empowers marginalized communities in our new blog by Alejandro Vargas Padilla, Director of Podway Podcast Network. Read here (in English & Spanish): thepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-i... #Podcasting #Inclusion #Podway #ThePodcastAcademy #TP

Join The Podcast Academy, a community for podcasters! Join today thepodcastacademy.com #ThePodcastAcademy #PodcastCommunity #TPAMembers

🎧 Celebrate International Podcast Day! Share your podcast journey, wins, or favorite moments for a chance to be featured on TPA’s socials! 📅 Submit by Sept 25 👉 Log in to the TPA members portal ✨ Members only Let’s honor the creativity that makes podcasting powerful!

Confused about which platforms to share your podcast? Join us on September 12 at 12:00 PM EST with @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social. Learn strategies tailored for your show and audience. ✨ Register now at thepodcastacademy.com #TPAEvents #

Those Who Can’t Teach Anymore shows that no podcast is too small to make an impact. Host Charles Fournier was nominated for an Ambie, resulting in: ✅ Partnerships ✅ Features ✅ Tripled downloads ambies.com

🚨 Deadline is September 7! 🚨 Your podcast deserves to be celebrated on podcasting’s biggest night, enter now at ambies.com 🎙️✨ #Ambies #PodcastAwards #Ambies2026 #ThePodcastAcademy #PodcastingCommunity

“The Podcast Academy is where powerful podcasters unite.” @rachellaloca.bsky.social, host of Latinos Out Loud, finds TPA’s community invaluable for learning and growth. Ready to level up your podcasting? Join the TPA community! #TPAMembers #ThePodcastAcademy

Boost your podcast’s visibility on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music! Morgan Swift of @podglomerate.bsky.social shares five tips to help you get into the “Discovery” sections. Read more on our blog: thepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-i... #PodcastTips #Podcasters

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day with Ambie-winning podcasts that uplift women’s voices: ✨ Why Won’t You Date Me? - @nicolebyer.bsky.social ✨ Wiser Than Me – #wiserthanme ✨ Dying for Sex – #nikkiboyer ✨ A Slight Change of Plans – #drmayashankar

✨ A night to remember! ✨ The 2025 Ambies® celebrated global podcasters for their storytelling and creativity. 🏆🎙️ 💛 Thank you to all nominees, winners, and guests for making this year’s show special! #TheAmbies #Ambies2025 #PodcastAwards #ThePodcastAcadem

What a week at Podcast Movement Dallas! From Ambies speeches to connecting with incredible creators, we loved sharing about The Podcast Academy and the upcoming awards show. Stay tuned for unforgettable Ambies speeches on our YouTube channel soon! 👀

Day 2 at Podcast Movement Dallas was amazing! We connected with podcasters, shared TPA membership perks, and let attendees give Ambies-style speeches 🏆 👋 Visit us at Booth 412 tomorrow and Thursday to meet TPA Governors

“Being nominated for the Ambies was a wake-up call… what you do matters.” @culturekidsproductions As an indie creator, sharing your work can feel isolating. Join The Podcast Academy and the Ambies® to connect, celebrate your impact, and amplify your voice.

Join us at Podcast Movement Dallas for our Podcast Awards & Recognition meetup! 📅 August 20, 2025 🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM (CT) 📍 Yellow Rose Pavilion, Gaylord Atrium Hosted by TPA Gov Ti King and Cameron Stack. Celebrate podcast achievement

The Qube & Certified Crucial present the first vinyl record spotlighting Black & Brown voices in podcasting: The Podcast Salon: Volume One. Featuring 13 shows like Queer News, Our Ancestors Were Messy, and more. Order yours now: certifiedcrucial

🎧 Aug 20 @ 12PM EST — Go behind the scenes of Humo, the 2025 Ambie-winning podcast, with producer Rodrigo Crespo Esquivel. Stories of violence, censorship & award-winning storytelling. TPA Members Only! #TPAEvents #TheAmbies #Podcasting

What does winning an Ambie mean? Submissions for the 2026 Ambies® are OPEN! theambies.com #TheAmbies #PodcastAwards #Ambies202

Thinking of entering your podcast for an award? Tips from A Change of Tune, originally on @podglomerate.bsky.social. Submit for the 2026 Ambies at ambies.com today! #Ambies #PodcastAwards #ThePodcastAcadem

Introducing 6 NEW categories for the 2026 Ambies! 🎧 Best Ad Read 📢 Best Branded Podcast 🚀 Best Emerging Podcast 🎥 Best Use of Video in a Podcast 💡 Podcast Advertising Innovator 🌟 Podcaster of the Year Is your show a fit? Submit at theambies.com

🎧 Headed to Podcast Movement Dallas? Meet TPA Governors Ami Thakker, Brandon Schexnayder & E.B. Moss at Booth #412! Members—log in for your exclusive discount. Aug 25–28 | Dallas #PodcastMovement #TPAMembers #PodcastingCommunity

🎬 Flashback to PopCon 2025! TPA’s Ti King + E.B. Moss hosted, spoke, and connected with creators on making, marketing & monetizing podcasts. TPA members can catch the full recap + convo in our private Slack channels! #TPAMembers #PopCon2025

“I stood up and said, ‘I need to know what to do next.’ Three-quarters of the room raised their hands.” -Saranne Rothberg, Host of Beating Cancer Daily Join The Podcast Academy for resources and a supportive community! 💛 thepodcastacademy.com

🎙️ The 2026 Ambies® open for submissions August 4! Early Bird: Aug 4–Sept 7 Regular: Sept 8–Oct 10 Final: Oct 11–17 (extra fee) 🔥 New categories coming soon! Enter at theambies.com #TheAmbies #PodcastAwards #Ambies2026 #SubmitYourShow

Podcast pro Arielle Nissenblatt will guide you through three key questions to evaluate your content! 📅 August 7 | 1:00 pm EST Register today! #PodcastTips #PodcastGrowth #ThePodcastAcademy #PodcastWorkshop

🎙️ 6 Days Until Ambies Submissions Open! 🎉 🗓️ Early Bird: Aug 4 – Sept 7 📥 Regular: Sept 8 – Oct 10 ⏳ Final: Oct 11 – Oct 17 (with additional fee) New categories coming soon. Learn more & relive past shows at theambies.com #TheAmbies #PodcastAwards #Podcasting

🔊 Dolby: Elevating every story with world-class sound. 🎧 Audible: Helping listeners discover new favorites and supporting creators behind the mic. #Ambies2025 #Podcasting