Speakers announced for AudioUK’s “The Power of Podcasting” in association with Universal Production Music

AudioUK - the leading industry body dedicated to advancing the audio industry by fostering innovation, supporting creators, and driving sustainable growth - announces the speakers presenting at The Power of Podcasting, that connects brands and agencies directly with the production houses and networks behind the UK’s most successful podcasts. Among the announced speakers are Josh Akers, Head of Commercial Operations at Goalhanger; Tom Billington, Managing Director of Granny Eats Wolf; and Ali Griffin, Chief Commercial Officer at Platform Media, following the newly announced merger between Platform Media, Listen Entertainment and Goldhawk Productions.

This exclusive event, organised by AudioUK and Meera Kumar, offers a rare opportunity for agencies and brands to hear directly from the teams behind hit shows such as The Rest Is Entertainment, Oh God, What Now?, The Magnus Archives, 1984, Traitors Uncloaked, The Good Bad & The Rugby, The Apple & The Tree, and many more: podcasts that reach tens of millions of listeners every week.

Attendees will gain exclusive insights into how top producers and networks tap into audience passions, build deep listener connections, and create innovative partnerships that deliver real results for advertisers. Just some of the brands and agencies that have confirmed their attendance include Audi, Ben & Jerry’s, Burberry, Expedia, Formula 1, Go Henry, Grey, Jaguar Land Rover, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Pandora, Secret Escapes and Xero.

Speakers include:

• Gabriel Soto, Senior Director of Research, Edison Research
• Josh Akers, Head of Commercial Operations and Charlotte Robbins, Partnerships Lead, Goalhanger
• Tom Billington, Managing Director, Granny Eats Wolf
• Ali Griffin, Chief Commercial Officer, Platform Media
• Jamie East, Head of Podcasts, dmg media
• Martin Bojtos, Co-Founder, Podmasters
• Callum Dougherty, Chief Marketing Officer, Hattie Quinlan, Marketing Manager and Tom Park, Network Liaison, Rusty Quill

What to Expect:

Exclusive first-party audience insights — direct from creators and networks
Case studies of major brand campaigns — showcasing podcasting’s commercial impact
Creative inspiration — ideas and opportunities for your next campaign
Opportunity to win podcast advertising - opportunity to win 2 x £5k worth of advertising across Goalhanger’s ad inventory

Chloe Straw, CEO of AudioUK, said:

“Podcasts offer something unique in today’s media landscape — the ability to connect with audiences at scale, but in a deep and meaningful way. Through this showcase, we want to highlight not just the creativity of UK podcast producers and networks, but also the tangible results podcasts are delivering for brands. It’s about showing the full potential of this powerful medium.”

Event Details

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 23rd April
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM (including a networking reception with food & drinks)
📍 Venue: Universal Music Group, 4 Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London N1C 4AG

Tickets

Tickets are only available to agencies and brands. This is an exclusive, limited-capacity event. To secure your place, please RSVP with your name, company, and position to either: meera-kumar@outlook.com or
katie.banham@audiouk.org.uk

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the creators, production houses, and networks driving the UK podcasting boom — and to discover how the power of podcasting can elevate your next campaign.