Every year, one of the highlights of Podfest is getting to see some of the most influential pioneers in podcasting inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame.

As you might know, the Podcast Hall of Fame hosts its annual induction ceremony at Podfest. Attendees with a ticket to Podfest can purchase a ticket to the Hall of Fame Ceremony and honor many of the people who helped build podcasting into the medium it is today.

And this year will be no different, with an impressive slate of inductees, including James Cridland.

James Cridland has more than 28 years in the radio and online business and helped launch the first daily podcast from a UK radio station along with the world’s first radio station streaming app. He’s been operating online publications since 1993, including the incredible daily newsletter, Podnews!

Please join the entire Podfest team in congratulating James on this well-deserved honor!

Podcasting honors continue to grow, with the Golden Globs added a best podcast category to their lineup this year.

Earlier this week, the six nominees were announced with the following nominees:

• Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard

• Call Her Daddy

• Good Hang With Amy Poehler

• The Mel Robbins Podcast

• SmartLess

• Up First

As with any award, news spread not just about who was nominated, but who was not, with The Hollywood Reporter noting that some of the largest podcasts and overtly political podcasts were shut out.

If you’re interested in reading their take, you can check out the link, below.

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Podcast Marketing Trends

Are you subscribed to the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show? If not, you may have missed Steve Stewart and Mark Deal talking with Jeremy Enns of Podcast Marketing Academy about the latest podcasting marketing trends.

In it, Steve, Mark, and Jeremy talk about what podcast marketing encompasses and what you can do to set up your podcast for success, including editing’s role, how video impacts growth, and even how smaller shows can experience higher growth rates.

If you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch it here.

Audio Advertising Getting More Personal, Measurable, and Unmissable?

Adage published an interesting article about audio advertising in 2026, claiming that audio may be experiencing a renaissance and noting six trends they are watching as they head into 2026.

Here are three of the trends they’re monitoring in 2026, which will be interesting to follow from a podcasting perspective.

• Will reach measurement finally allow advertisers to more accurately measure return on audio advertising investment using advanced attribution tools?

• Will AI can help make ads more relevant, personable, and automated?

• Will we finally see the year when video becomes a necessary complement to audio for maximum impact and advertising?

If you want to read the additional trends and see how they might translate into what you’re doing as a podcaster, you can read the article here.

• Mercor Hiring a Remote Voice Over Artist

• Leverage with Media PR is hiring a Remote Podcast Publicist

• Crossing Hurdles is Hiring a Remote Voice Actor

• Dragonfruit is Hiring a Remote YouTube Producer

• Fox News Media is Hiring an Associate Podcast Producer in NY, NY

• Vox Media is Hiring a Podcast Social Media Producer in NY, NY

The The Nifty Thrifty Dentists podcast — hosted by Podfest Partner Dr. Glenn Vo — delivers practical, actionable guidance for dentists and dental-practice owners who want to run high-quality, cost-efficient, and profitable practices. Each episode highlights stories from dental professionals and industry insiders about smart spending, efficient operations, marketing strategy, equipment management, and wealth building — often including exclusive deals on supplies, services, and training. If you’re a dentist or dental entrepreneur seeking to scale your practice while keeping overheads lean and value high, this show offers honest insight and community-driven support.

The Create Your Now podcast with Kristianne Wargo offers a daily dose of encouragement and practical wisdom tailored especially for moms, mompreneurs, and entrepreneurs who aim to show up strong in all aspects of life. Through conversations and solo insights, Kristianne offers tools and strategies around lifestyle, business, spirituality, nutrition, fitness, parenting, relationships, motherhood, mindset, and balanced daily living.

The Million Dollar Grit podcast with Julie Chenell cuts through the polished exterior of entrepreneurship to dig into what building a real, sustainable business actually demands — grit, strategy, and authenticity. Each episode unpacks the raw, often messy truths behind success, offering no-fluff insights into scaling, navigating shifting economies, leveraging AI, sustaining momentum, and staying true to your values while chasing big goals. If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or creator tired of the hype, this is your weekly dose of real talk, practical strategy, and tenacious encouragement.

Publish Your Book with Morgan James

Turn your podcast into a powerful, profit-driving book with Morgan James Publishing. As the publisher for entrepreneurs, experts, and creators, Morgan James gives you the credibility of traditional publishing with the speed and flexibility today’s content leaders demand.

With Morgan James, you get to retain your valuable intellectual property rights, earn higher royalties than typical publishers, and plug into global distribution that makes your book available wherever books are sold. If you’re ready to elevate your authority, expand your platform, and create a book that drives real business growth, Morgan James Publishing is the partner built for podcasters.

Podmatch: Automatically Matching Ideal Podcast Hosts & Guests For Interviews While Streamlining the Process

PodMatch believes that podcasting is the most powerful content medium for informing, inspiring, and motivating people to take action toward a more positive future. PodMatch’s purpose is to elevate independent voices on both sides of the microphone, empowering them to impact listeners in their own positive way, ultimately, making the world a better place.

Most podcast hosts and guests spend hours researching connections, coordinating interviews, and working on administrative tasks while only spending 10% of their time on what matters, recording impactful podcast episodes! PodMatch enables podcast guests and hosts to reclaim their time through automations and streamlined processes, so they can focus on creating content that serves listeners!