iHeartPodcast Awards Return Via SXSW
• iHeartMedia has joined forces with South by Southwest (SXSW) to announce the return of the iHeartPodcast Awards, which will take place live and in-person during the SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, TX.
The event, which honors the best and most innovative industry podcasts and creators of 2023 will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Austin on Monday, March 11 at 8pm CT. The ceremony will be broadcast live on select iHeartMedia radio stations, through the iHeartRadio app and via a video stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel. The event will also be available on demand following the initial live stream.
In addition to the panel-judged category awards, one award, the coveted Podcast of the Year, will have a fan voting component. The 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards will also feature Icon Awards, which will pay tribute to creators, organizations and podcasts that have made groundbreaking industry contributions.
“Each year we look forward to celebrating the podcast industry’s most groundbreaking and innovative voices as the medium continues to evolve and explode,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group. “Over the past few years, SXSW has become a dynamic and effective setting for us to host many of our interactive podcast panels, discussions and experiences. There’s no better location to bring this celebratory industry event back, live and in person, than Austin at South by Southwest.”
“This partnership showcases our commitment to celebrating creative people across the diverse world of podcasting and beyond,” said Jann Baskett, SXSW Co-President & Chief Brand Officer. “We’re thrilled to join forces with iHeartMedia to bring the iHeartPodcast Awards to Austin and amplify the incredible talent shaping the future of this dynamic medium.”
More information, including nominees, guest hosts, celebrity appearances and more will be announced in the coming months.
