Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting and get ready to be inspired to start your own podcast. In this episode, Tom visits with Brian Barletta about two New York City podcasting events: the Sounds Profitable Business Summit (Monday–Tuesday) and Podcast Movement (Thursday–Friday), plus an affiliated IAB Upfronts after party (Wednesday).
Barletta emphasizes an industry model that subsidizes broader access: buyers (brands, agencies, holding companies) attend free, while sellers (Sounds Profitable partners) pay $2,000, helping fund lower-cost creator tickets ($199) and free public access to recorded content. The Business Summit is capped around 500–600 with short 10-minute sessions and heavy networking; no paid speaking slots are used. Podcast Movement features roughly 84–90 sessions across five stages, with panels chosen by popular vote and a diverse committee, and uses headphone audio to support hallway networking. The expo hall is removed in favor of “guerrilla” demos, with potential plans for a future demo stage.
Key Highlights
- Business Summit Format
- Networking and No Payola
- Creator Event Panels
- Why New York City
- Hallway Networking Tips
- Building the New Model
Resources
Bryan Barletta on LinkedIn
Podcast Movement 2026
Artwork
Elaine Capers
Tom