JUNE ROUND UP
APVA Editor - News, Opportunities, Exciting events and other updates!
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Hi Friends,
Once again, we've reached the end of the month, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share with you the latest sector updates and highlights from June.
The APVA nominations officially closed on June 15th, 2023, and we have received an overwhelming response, with a remarkable total of 2320 nominations.
Screening has officially begun, and we will unveil our judges soon, but that's not all - brace yourselves as the highly anticipated voting phase approaches, allowing everyone to make their voices heard and contribute to selecting the most deserving candidates.
Also, We couldn’t be more excited to announce that Radio Workshop’s I Will Not Grow Old Here won the Best Podcast and Radio Award at this year’s One World Media Awards ceremony. Find out more here
Get ready for a thrilling ride ahead!
Sector Updates and Insights
Podcasting for Poets: How to Reach New Audiences and Monetize Your Work
This article explores the benefits of podcasting for poets, shares tips on starting your podcast, and discusses how to monetize your poetry through podcasting.
Brainstorming Topic Ideas as a Podcast Creative
For many creative individuals in the podcasting industry, creating episode ideas that truly captivate your audience can be challenging. It's a common obstacle faced by many podcasters.
This article provides you with a compilation of valuable tips to help you overcome this hurdle and streamline your creative process.
Opportunities
Commingle and learn
Register for the opportunity to get a scholarship to learn one of these courses:
Graphics design
motion graphics
Architectural visualization
Architectural animation
3D character modeling
Photo Editing
Game development
Young writers, get in here!
Submissions for the Campaign Contest are now open with Over $950 in cash prizes and guaranteed publication to all teen writers between the ages of 12-18!
Submit your piece today!
Entries for the 2023 International Women's Podcast Awards by Everybody Media are now open!
Entries for the 2023 International Women's Podcast Awards are now open! 🏆
The awards are open to women and people of diverse genders worldwide, and you can enter up to a 10-minute audio clip in any of the categories.
Upcoming events
Go Shopping!
As you know, we are always curating resources that are useful to you.
Visit our shop occasionally to get some of these valuable resources today.
You can start by downloading our latest paper, “The Economic Case for Investing in Podcasters and Voice Actors“
Find Industry Updates: Shorts by APVA
Get the latest updates about the sector in our weekly news bulletin podcast here.
Respond with Mary-Ann [ Radio Workshop]
Meet the amazing Mary-Ann, a true powerhouse in the audio storytelling space. she has worked in the radio space for six years and is currently making big strides in the podcast space with Radio Workshop.
She cares deeply for young people from marginalized communities and has worked as a community leader with Gun Free South Africa and the Radio Workshop for five years. Mary-Ann enjoys being in front of the camera as a presenter and model and behind it as a photographer. She dreams of traveling the world and wants to play an active role in helping young people from townships find value in themselves.
If you're looking for a dose of inspiration, head on over to our shop and check out our latest publication.
Our Recommendations this Month
Africa Podfest’s Newsy
AfricaPodfest inspires and elevates podcasters in Africa looking to create and grow their podcasts. Be part of a community of people who are building the future of African audio.
BlkPodNews
BlkPodNews is the official newsletter of the Black Podcasters Association. Their mission is to provide informative news and resources to Black podcast creatives and professionals, connecting them to industry-related news, events, educational resources, and more - all from a Black perspective. Learn more here
Podcast Related: This Week in The Podverse
This newsletter focuses on the podcast industry and provides insights and trends from a Nigerian/African perspective. It covers a range of topics related to podcasts, including new releases, industry news, and emerging trends.
It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the podcasting industry and the growing African podcast scene.
Other Resources/Information You Might Find Useful.
[News] - Australia leads the world in podcast listening….Read more
[Opportunity] - 2023 Open call mentorship award: Moving narratives… Apply Now
[Report] - Check out Africapodfest report and find out more about podcasting habits in 3 of Africa's podcasting hubs - Kenya 🇰🇪 Nigeria 🇳🇬 and South Africa 🇿🇦
[Download Handbook] - Why We Need to Change the Way We Write About Africa
[Download Free Guide] - The Voice-over Roadmap Resource Guide
[Free Resource] - How to Create Audio-Visual Content on a Budget
[Ebook] - Get the Rookie Guide, Podcasting for Beginners, and everything you need to get started here. If you are a member of APVA, reply here to get a free copy.