The Podcast Show London 2026 announces Global and iHeartPodcasts as Headline Partners
The Podcast Show London, the biggest international festival for the business of podcasting, is back for its fifth year next month, 20 & 21 May 2026, with Global and iHeartPodcasts returning as Headline Partners.
Global, the Media & Entertainment group, and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, will once again bring their partnership to life at the centre of the industry’s biggest international gathering, championing the scale, creativity and commercial opportunities powering the podcasting industry’s next chapter.
This year, Global’s presence will place a particular focus on Global Studios - Global’s newly launched podcast and digital powerhouse, built to create, grow and monetise premium podcast shows across audio, video and social media.
Throughout the show, Global Studios and iHeartPodcasts will showcase the strength of trusted talent, creator-led storytelling and cross-platform distribution, demonstrating how standout podcast shows travel powerfully across audio, video, social and live environments.
Together, the two businesses will create a major presence at the event with premium branding, on-site activations, high-profile sessions and opportunities for the industry to connect and discuss the ideas, partnerships and innovations shaping the future of podcasting.
The announcement follows Global’s appointment of Craig Hunter as Managing Director of Global Studios to lead the next phase of its creative and commercial growth from September.
Joe Copeman, Director, Commercial, Global Studios said: “Global Studios brings together hit Global Original podcast shows, next generation digital media businesses like The Fellas Studios and The Overlap, best-in-class video and audio facilities, seamless distribution across all major platforms, and the marketing power of Global’s radio, digital and outdoor network. Being such a big part of The Podcast Show (one of the very best podcast events on the planet) with our friends at iHeartPodcasts, underlines our commitment to the future and growth of the industry.”
Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts said: “The Podcast Show London has become an essential moment for the podcast industry, bringing together the people, ideas and innovation that continue to move it forward. iHeart is proud to return as a Headline Partner alongside Global, reaffirming our support of an event that truly reflects how powerful podcasting can be when great talent, platforms and ideas come together on an international stage.”
The Podcast Show is at the BDC, Islington, 20 & 21 May. Tickets are available at ThePodcastShowLondon.com.
About The Podcast Show
This one-of-a-kind event brings together industry leaders, brands, and platforms alongside the most exciting emerging and established creators to celebrate, and help shape, the future of podcasting. The business festival takes place over two days in May, in London, UK
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