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The IAB Podcast Upfront, where major companies announce their new shows to advertisers and media buyers, announced their lineup for their virtual 2021 event called “Listen Up!” on May 11-13. News correspondent SuChin Pak is the host this year.
Each day of the event SuChin will be joined by a co-host. Gaby Dunn of Bad with Money will be on Tuesday 05/11, Heather McDonald of Juicy Scoop for Wednesday 05/12, and Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei from NPR’s Throughline will join the presentation for Thursday 05/13.
“With a pulse on news, pop culture and the cultural moment, SuChin will bring a unique voice to this year’s event,” said Eric John, Vice President, Media Center, IAB. “She is someone who breaks boundaries across TV and podcasting, and we’re excited to have her lead us through three days of content, creativity, and insights on the power of podcasts.”
“Podcasting is now ingrained in our culture and has become a critical medium to inform, entertain and engage. The IAB Podcast Upfront brings together the top publishers, content creators, and platforms,” added SuChin Pak. “It is an honor to be hosting this year’s event, and I look forward to working alongside these trailblazing co-hosts to unveil the next evolution in podcasting.”
Here’s the schedule:
IAB 2021 Podcast Upfront Schedule
Tuesday, May 11
Wednesday, May 12
Thursday, May 13
12:00pm
The Morning Show
12:00pm
The Morning Show
12:00pm
The Morning Show
12:15pm
NPR
12:05pm
IAB Podcast Revenue Report
12:05pm
ESPN/ABC/NatGeo
12:35pm
Slate
12:20pm
Meredith Corporation
12:30pm
iHeartMedia
1:00pm
State of Audio Discussion
12:45pm
Wondery | Amazon Music
12:50pm
Audacy’s Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios
1:15pm
Westwood One
1:05pm
Podsights
1:40pm
Acast
1:40pm
Stitcher | Pandora
1:20pm
The Roost
2:00pm
Sony Music Entertainment
2:00pm
AdsWizz
1:45pm
ART19
2:25pm
ViacomCBS
2:15pm
Vox Media Podcast Network
2:05pm
Authentic
2:50pm
Locked On Podcast Network
2:40pm
Libsyn
2:30pm
Wonder Media Network
3:00pm
Blue Wire
3:00pm
WNYC Studios
2:40pm
AT WILL MEDIA
3:10pm
Audio Up
3:25pm
CNN
2:50pm
QCODE
3:45pm
LAist Studios
3:00pm
Headgum
3:55pm
SpokenLayer
4:05pm
Kast Media
* All times are in EST; timing is not exact and subject to change as there will be a mixture of pre-recorded and live events throughout the day
Media buyers can request a pass to attend this invitation-only event at www.iab.com/podcastupfront.