PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival

09/22/2025

Catch the Innovator In Residence and curator of the Ena Esco on Live at 9 tomorrow! Tune in as she spills all the details about the PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival happening this upcoming weekend.

PLUS she’s dropping exclusive info on a new sponsor and an upgraded grand prize for our Podcast Pitch winner! 👀💰

09/21/2025

🚨 Huge announcement regarding the
PITCH COMPETITION tomorrow!!!
A new sponsor has
entered the chat. 👀

09/20/2025

🎧 Session Spotlight: From Airwaves to Downloads - Winning Brands & Media

Two powerhouse voices are teaming up at to show how podcasts and brands win big:
✨ Dominic Lawson - 33-time award-winning podcast creator and producer behind Black Is America and Mental Health Rewritten, blending narrative genius with cultural impact.
✨ Karen McCrary - veteran marketing executive and former iHeartMedia Market President, known for building multi-platform campaigns that authentically connect brands and audiences.

Together they’ll share how storytelling, marketing strategy, and podcasting converge to create influence, revenue, and community. Get ready to learn how to turn great audio into a brand powerhouse!

RSVP today for the PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival presented by the Memphis Library Foundation by clicking the link in bio.

09/20/2025

🚀 Session Spotlight: Breaking the Feed: Censorship, Change, and the Future of Storytelling

Meet Montee Lopez - Executive Producer at WMC Action News 5 and President of the Memphis Association of Black Journalists. With newsroom experience across the South, contributions to outlets like The New Tri-State Defender and Reckon, and a PhD in progress at the University of Memphis, Montee brings a sharp eye to how new media is rewriting the rules of broadcasting and free expression.

Join Montee as he dives into censorship in 2025, the rise of independent voices, and what the next era of storytelling means for podcasters.

RSVP today for the PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival presented by the Memphis Library Foundation 👉🏾 https://form.jotform.com/252525923776163

09/19/2025

🚀 Session Spotlight: Automate & Elevate: AI for Podcast Content & Promotion

Learn how to level up your podcast with next-gen AI tools and marketing strategies, guided by Ty Boyland, a Memphis creative powerhouse.

With 30+ years in the music industry, Ty’s songwriting, production, and mixing have been featured on Netflix, MTV, BET, PBS, CBS, FOX, and ABC, and even earned a 2024 Regional Emmy nomination.

A former Memphis Music Initiative fellow and award-winning teaching artist, Ty brings his expertise in youth engagement, workforce development, and AI in education to help creators work smarter.

Don’t miss this chance to discover how AI can streamline content creation and amplify your brand.

09/17/2025

🎙️ Think your podcast idea is the next big thing?

Five finalists will be chosen to pitch LIVE on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival!

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Record a 1-minute (or longer) video sharing your podcast concept, why YOU are the perfect host, your show format, segments, target audience & a strong call to action.
2️⃣ Post it on your favorite social platform using .
3️⃣ Complete the Google Form 👉🏾 https://forms.gle/2uahRqqKrmR85LoP9

Deadline is Tuesday, September 23rd! Show us your best pitch!

09/16/2025

🎙️ Think your podcast idea is the next big thing?

Five finalists will be chosen to pitch LIVE on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival!

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Record a 1-minute (or longer) video sharing your podcast concept, why YOU are the perfect host, your show format, segments, target audience & a strong call to action.
2️⃣ Post it on your favorite social platform using .
3️⃣ Complete the Google Form👉🏾 https://forms.gle/2uahRqqKrmR85LoP9

Deadline is Tuesday, September 23rd! Show us your best pitch!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/16/2025

Podcast Pitch competition info drops TODAY!🎙️

09/14/2025

Here’s a little motivation from the good people at Think Media discussing the new player (NETFLIX) in the podcast space.

My dear podcaster friends…. The world is yours🌎🔥

09/12/2025

Dr. Jamal Bryant brings his gift for connecting people across social, economic, and creative boundaries on Day 2 of the PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival on Sunday, September 28th. His keynote will explore how storytellers and creators can mobilize audiences, amplify their voices, and drive real change across generations whether in the community, or across digital platforms.

Now that our keynotes are LIVE, we’re rolling out the full lineup + pitch competition details next. In the meantime, lock in your spot for this FREE event!

RSVP - https://form.jotform.com/252525923776163

09/09/2025

The countdown to PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival 2025 is on! We’re bringing together the voices shaping culture, sports, comedy, politics, and storytelling right here in the Bluff City.

We’re now seeking sponsors & partners who want to amplify their brand while supporting Memphis’ growing podcast community.

From interactive sessions to live shows and networking, your business will be front and center with creators, influencers, and innovators from across the region.

📩 DM us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Let’s build something unforgettable—together.

09/05/2025

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨
�The PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival 2025 is taking over the historic Cossitt Library 📍
🗓️ Saturday, September 27th – Sunday, September 28th

We’re proud to welcome Saturday’s keynote Loren Lorosa — podcaster and Sr. News Producer for the Hall of Fame radio show The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 FM. Loren brings a powerful mix of integrity and journalism to the podcast space, backed by her work with TMZ, FOX, and BET. 🎤✨

This year’s festival will feature:�💡 Innovation-driven sessions�💰 Monetization strategies�📈 Live podcast experiences �🎙️ Our signature Pitch Competition�🔥 A Sunday keynote finale you won’t forget

Mark your calendars now — you don’t want to miss this weekend of podcasting power in the heart of Memphis! RSVP for this FREE EVENT will be available next week. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please send me a DM

More details to come…