AUSTIN, TX/NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) – iHeartMedia, a leading global podcast publisher, has partnered with South by Southwest (SXSW) to bring back The iHeartPodcast Awards. The live and in-person event is scheduled to take place during the SXSW Conference in Austin at the Fairmont Hotel on Monday (March 11) at 8 p.m. CT. The awards ceremony aims to recognize the best and most innovative podcasts and creators of 2023.
The event will be broadcast live on select iHeartMedia Radio Stations, through the iHeartRadio app, and via a video stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel. The ceremony will also be available on demand following the initial live stream.
Nominees cover various podcast categories, with winners determined by a panel of podcast industry leaders, creatives, and visionaries. Categories include comedy, crime, news, pop culture, sports, food, business, and more. The prestigious Podcast of the Year award will have a fan-voting component.
The 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards will introduce Icon Awards, recognizing creators, organizations, and podcasts that have made groundbreaking contributions to the industry.
Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group, expressed excitement about celebrating the podcast industry’s innovative voices, emphasizing the significance of hosting the event in Austin during SXSW, saying, “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 and 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.”
Previous iHeartPodcast Awards shows featured celebrity presenters and guests like Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Dua Lipa, and more. Further details about nominees, guest hosts, celebrity appearances, and more will be announced in the coming months.
The 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards is part of iHeartMedia’s lineup of nationally recognized events, including the iHeartRadio Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartCountry Festival, and iHeartRadio ALTer Ego.
