Is Yours ‘The Next Great Podcast?’
• iHeartRadio has kicked off the search for “The Next Great Podcast.” The campaign has launched in collaboration with content creation platform Tongal to help give emerging creative talent a chance to develop a new original show for The iHeartPodcast Network. From now through Thursday, August 27, creators around the world can pitch for the chance to produce a new podcast series of any genre, and to work with The iHeartPodcast Network to launch the new series.
“iHeartRadio has built a global stage for some of the world’s biggest podcasts, and now they’re using their platform to create an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming voices,” said James DeJulio, Tongal Co-Founder & CEO. “At Tongal, our mission has always been about connecting emerging talent to opportunity, so we’re excited to be working with iHeart to power this search and champion new voices and new ideas in the podcasting space.”
Creators will be asked to submit a short synopsis and treatment that describes their podcast idea, along with links to past work and an optional audio trailer and pitch video. Pitches will be narrowed down by a panel of podcasters, led by head judge and famous legendary broadcaster Dan Patrick, and 10 semifinalists will be awarded $1,000 to further develop their idea into a 10-minute pilot. These pilots will be shared on “The Next Great Podcast” feed this fall for fans to listen and vote. One winner will be crowned “The Next Great Podcast,” featured on iHeartRadio stations across the country and work closely with Patrick and iHeartRadio’s team of expert podcast producers to develop their podcast into an original series for distribution by The iHeartPodcast Network.
“Audio is thriving and is the breeding ground for some of the best IP out there right now,” said Conal Byrne, President of The iHeartPodcast Network. “Podcasting has always been an ideal place for cultivating new talent and we are excited to join forces with Tongal to reach their impressive community of creatives as we search for the next great podcast.” Dan Patrick said, “This is a passion project for me. There’s so much great talent out there that hasn’t had the luxury of a head start from a major media company. This is that head start that will recognize and grow someone who has the dream to become a podcast star.” For more details and to apply, creators can go to NextGreatPodcast.com.
