The Importance of Award Shows For Black Podcasts with Georgie-Ann Getton from Black Podcasting Awards

Believing all the work that goes into podcasting earns and deserves more acknowledgement, today we’re joined by Georgie-Ann Getton, co-founder of Black Podcasting Awards, the nonprofit organization that puts on an annual award show celebrating Black podcasts. 

Learn how Black Podcasting Awards got its start, why it’s important for Black podcasters to receive recognition for their work, what makes an award-winning show, and how to apply. 

Resources: 

• One Black Podcast a Day: Weekly spotlight on Black podcasts, a discoverability solution from Black Podcasting Award. 
• Submissions to Black Podcasting Awards are now open. Apply by July 31, 2023. Submit your podcast to as many as (5) categories. Use our code to get $5 off your application with the promo code ‘WOCPWIN23’

Join WOC Podcasters Community 

Join WOC Podcasters Community with a 7-day free trial (no credit card required). In addition to monthly mastermind and accountability calls, access monthly workshops and fireside chats with guest experts, which cover topics like podcast marketing, trademarks, how to save money on taxes as a podcaster, and so much more. 

Our Favorite Resources For Podcasters

• Marketing Strategies For Long-term Podcast Growth: a self-paced course sharing (3) proven marketing strategies to grow your downloads and build an audience of engaged listeners. 
• 2023 Podcast Planner: Kiss planning angst and hustle goodbye, and hello to more revenue with an easy-to-follow templatized system for your best podcast planning season. The 2023 Podcast Planner includes a podcast production spreadsheet, affiliate tracking, a downloads tracker, a media kit checklist, and sponsorship pitch email templates. 
• Headliner: Promote podcast episodes on social media and YouTube by creating engaging short video clips or audiograms. 
• Capsho: AI copywriting software for podcasters. Upload your audio file and save time writing podcast episode descriptions, titles, show notes, emails, social posts, and more.  
• Podbean: Gives you all of the tools you need for a successful podcast, such as unlimited podcast hosting, podcast distribution, monetization options for podcasts of any size, and livestream podcasting capabilities.
• Podpage: Build a beautiful podcast website without learning code. Customize the design in a few clicks; no tech skills required. 

Connect With Us 

Instagram: @wocpodcasters

Twitter: @wocpodcasters

YouTube: @wocpodcasters