NEW VOICES
AMPLIFY2025
About this Program
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Tuesday and Thursday from February - April 2025.
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1pm - 2:30pm PT /
4pm -5:30pm ET -
8 weeks of webinars and workshops
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Applications open November 21, 2024.
New Voices AMPLIFY is an 8-week marketing accelerator for independent creators who have an existing podcast and are ready to take it to the next level.
A cohort of 16 applicants will be selected to participate in mentored cohort workshops and will receive a $1,000 stipend and 1 year AIR membership.
Webinar presentations on various marketing topics will be covered and available to everyone who applies to the program.
A cohort of 16 applicants will be selected to participate in mentored cohort workshops and will receive a $1,000 stipend and 1 year AIR membership.
Webinar presentations on various marketing topics will be covered and available to everyone who applies to the program.
Application Timeline:
Applications Open: November 21, 2024
Information Session: December 5, 2024
Applications Close: December 13, 2024
Cohort announcement: February 2025
Program Dates
Program Dates
February 25, 2025 - Kick Off / Orientation
February 27, 2025 - Webinar Presentation
March 4, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
March 4, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
March 6, 2025 - Webinar Presentation
March 11, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
March 11, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
March 13, 2025 - Webinar Presentation
March 18, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
March 18, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
March 20, 2025 - Webinar Presentation
March 25, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
March 25, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
March 27, 2025 - Webinar Presentation
April 1, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
April 1, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
April 3, 2025 - Webinar Presentation
April 8, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
April 10, 2025 - Webinar Presentation
April 8, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
April 10, 2025 - Webinar Presentation
April 15, 2025 - Cohort Workshop
April 22, 2025 - Cohort Presentations
April 24, 2025 - Cohort Presentations
April 22, 2025 - Cohort Presentations
April 24, 2025 - Cohort Presentations
Frequently asked questions
Who is this program for?
AMPLIFY is for independent creators who have an existing podcast and
- must have an active podcast that has a minimum of 3 completed episodes released in the past year.
- is an independent podcaster who produces/makes their show themselves without the support of mainstream resources. (You do not receive funding from a production company/studio or major network).
- identifies as historically marginalized.
I can't make the information session? Will it be recorded?
Yes, the information session will be recorded. Please RSVP even if you can't attend so that you can find out when it's posted live to this page.
What does historically marginalized mean?
We want to work with people who represent groups that are not typically represented in the public media and podcasting. This could be based on a candidate’s race, gender, and class background and/or vision. The committee that reads the applications is mindful to select candidates with different abilities, experiences and who come from underrepresented communities and geographic locations. Our goal is to find candidates who will bring an inclusive and dynamic mix to the cohort, New Voices alumni network, and to the industry in general.
Where is the application?
You will need to complete and submit application using a platform called Submittable. Click the APPLY now button in the program details.
How many participants are selected
16 people will be selected as the 2025 cohort and will receive a $1,000 stipend, mentorship and a 1 year AIR membership.
The webinar presentations will be available to everyone who applies to the program. The recordings will be available to AIR members.
The webinar presentations will be available to everyone who applies to the program. The recordings will be available to AIR members.
What is the application timeline
Application Timeline:
Applications Open: November 21, 2024
Information Session: December 5, 2024
Applications Close: December 13, 2024
What do I get if I am selected?
Selected participants will receive a $1,000 stipend plus accelerated learning and access to leading industry professionals and mentors. In addition to workshops and exercises on monetization, audience engagement, and promotional campaigns, participants will be a part of a cohort of independent podcasters with the opportunity to build lasting relationships. You'll also receive a 1-year Professional AIR Membership.
Watch the Information Session
Watch the information session to learn more about this new program from AIR. We'll go over the application timeline, process and questions. Read the FAQ's at the bottom of this page to see if you are eligible to apply to this program.
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New Voices AMPLIFY CAPTAIN
Keisha "TK" Dutes
Keisha "TK" Dutes is the co-founder of Bondfire Radio a community oriented online radio station and has been at the helm of podcasts from producer to executive producer.
Since 2005, TK's experience spans terrestrial radio, online, podcast (Good Words with Kirk Franklin, HeadSpace's HiberNation, Buzzfeed's "Thirst Aid Kit", Function with Anil Dash, Hear to Slay) and audio drama. TK's passion for Black history and audio lead to a production of W.E.B DuBois' The Comet, and The Weeksvile Project, a story about a free Black community Brooklyn, N.Y.
As a contributing reporter and talent for NPR's Life Kit, her episodes are thoughtfully crafted 1st person accounts about making career changes to conversations exploring mental health, boundaries, inner voice, and more.
She also spreads the gospel of radio and podcasting through workshops and mentorship, and was listed on Current.org's "Black Talents in Public Media You Should Know."
Currently, she serves on the board of the Association of Independents in Radio and does independent projects with her friends at her new company, Philo's Future Media.
Patrick Jones - Course author
NEW VOICES PROGRAM MANAGER
Lynn Casper
Casper (they/them) is a passionate media creator and artist fascinated by the connective power of technology. After receiving a BA in Sociology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Casper developed social media strategy at Working Films and provided community coordination for Mozilla’s NYC Hive Learning Network.
Casper has presented on the impact of intentional podcasting and being an independent podcaster at WNYC Studio’s Werk It conference and presented an AIR webinar on DIY marketing for independent podcasters.
Casper also produces the long-running queer music podcast, Homoground, which serves as a platform for independent LGBTQIA+ musicians.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet the
Mentors
AMPLIFY mentors will guide a selected group of participants through the 8-week journey. Selected participants will meet in small groups with your mentor during the cohort workshops.
