Welcome to This Week in Podcasting, where we recap some of the latest updates and news from the world of podcasting – from the Signal Awards nominees to Podfest Dubai kicking off this Monday – let’s get into it!
1. Signal Awards 2025: Public Voting Now Open
The 4th Annual Signal Awards has officially opened public voting! From Fiction and True Crime to Comedy and Wellness, listeners can now cast their votes to help celebrate the podcasts shaping culture today. Voting is live until 09 October 2025, and winners will be announced later this year – explore the nominees and cast your vote here!
2. IAB Podcast Upfront Returns
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Podcast Upfront — the industry’s leading showcase for podcast programming and innovation — is back on 30 September in New York. The event will spotlight new content lineups, audience insights, and advertising opportunities from top publishers – you can find out everything you need to know here.
3. 5th Edition of PodFest Dubai
Coinciding with International Podcast Day on 30 September, PodFest Dubai is also returning for its fifth edition. The event will bring together creators, industry leaders, and media professionals from across the region to discuss the latest trends in Arabic and global podcasting.
4. Podnews Talks AI and the Future of Podcasting
Interested in the intersection of AI and podcasting? This week, Podnews Weekly Review sat down with Jeanine Wright, CEO of Inception Point AI, where she shared on the company’s AI-driven approach to podcasting – you can catch the full interview here.
And that’s it for this week in podcasting! While you’re here, don’t forget to download all our past issues of The Podcast Sessions Magazine – happy reading!
