Recently updated on April 17th, 2025 at 10:45 am
AudioUK announces the speakers presenting at The Power of Podcasting, an event 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 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.
Speakers include:
- Gabriel Soto, Senior Director of Research, Edison Research
- Josh Akers, Head of Commercial Operations and Charlotte Robbins, Group Business Director, 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
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:
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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.