In a media climate dominated by digital voices and one-sided relationships between creators and audiences, trust in podcasting has become one of the most urgent conversations of our time. On June 19, 2025, Halifax will host Echo Podcast Summit, the largest podcast event Atlantic Canada has ever seen, bringing together global leaders, creators, and critical thinkers to explore the future of trust in media. Brought to you by Halifax-based podcast strategy company Podstarter and global podcasti ...
…
continue reading
How personal should journalists go with their audio storytelling? CBC Atlantic Voice host/producer Lindsay Bird joins Luke Quinton, writer/audio producer and host of the CBC Podcast Come By Chance, to discuss first-person pieces, the role of journalists as a guide, and the rules they’re guided by. Lindsay Bird is the producer and host of Atlantic …
…
continue reading
Examining and discussing the unique power and responsibility podcasters hold as modern storytellers. We’ll explore how digital myths emerge and transform into cultural narratives via podcasts and can ultimately shape listeners perception of reality. A short presentation from a digital anthropologist perspective and ample time to discuss an increasi…
…
continue reading
Where does journalism end and branded content begin? In this provocative panel, former journalists pull back the curtain on their transition into the world of branded storytelling. With credibility on the line and truth wearing a new outfit, we explore the ethical grey zones, creative compromises, and surprising opportunities that come with produci…
…
continue reading
Independent voices and digital disruptors are reshaping the way we consume news. In a conversation between veteran Journalist Pauline Dakin and Investigative Podcaster Jordan Bonaparte - We explore the clash between legacy media and outsider journalism. Who holds the power, who earns the public’s trust, and what the future of news looks like in an …
…
continue reading