The Podcast Academy Membership fee is $100.00 ($75.00 for student members).
Please note: Student memberships are non-voting and do not include voting rights for the Ambies® or Board elections, in accordance with our bylaws.
BENEFITS
🏆 Ambies Voting: Cast your vote and help ensure podcasts are recognized by the community they represent.
🎟️ Events & Networking: Connect with peers and stay current through exclusive industry events.
🤝 Mentorship: Participate as a mentor or mentee to share knowledge, gain insight, and grow professionally.
🎓 Webinars: Learn from podcasting experts through member-only webinars.
🎁 Member Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts and free podcasting tools.
🗳️ Leadership Participation: Run for and vote in Board of Governors elections.
📇 Member Directory: Discover collaborators and new career opportunities.
📣 Event Promotion: Share your events for inclusion in our newsletter or social channels.
💬 Private Slack Community: Connect with fellow members, share resources, ask questions, and continue conversations between events.
💳 Digital business cards you can easily share
💬 Direct messaging with other members inside the portal
🗨️ Message boards for discussion and community engagement
📅 Member scheduling to message and set up meetings with fellow members
📱 Mobile app for on-the-go access to the member portal
CATEGORIES & CRITERIA
All participants in the podcast industry, whether professional or student, are welcomed as members. Students receive a 25% discount on dues and are non-voting members.
When completing the membership application, applicants will select a title from the list below. Regardless of the many hats you wear, please select the one that best defines you.
In Front of the Mic
Behind the Mic
Industry Journalist/Reporter
Student
During the application process you will have an opportunity to tell us more about what you do in podcasting — please select any and all roles you perform. All applicants will be asked for an industry reference. If you know an Academy member, you will be asked to list their name and only one reference is needed. If you do not know a member, we will ask for the names and email addresses of two podcast industry professionals.
THE AMBIES® AWARDS
Presented by The Podcast Academy, The Ambies® celebrate excellence in podcasting, honoring shows and creators that elevate the art of audio storytelling.
From deeply reported investigative series to laugh-out-loud comedies, The Ambies® recognize outstanding work across various genres and formats.
As a member of The Podcast Academy, you have the exclusive opportunity to vote on the winners, helping shape the industry's future by recognizing the best in the field.
Celebrate innovation and craft
Champion the creators raising the bar
Be part of the most prestigious awards in podcasting
