We want to say meet the dynamic duo but that's far too cheesy but still, meet the hosts who are indeed dynamic of PODCAST DAY Online. We are pleased to announce that Christina Moore, Founder, Don't Skip and Emma Conneely, Podcast Projects Producer, BBC as the hosts for this year.
Christina Moore is the founder of Don’t Skip where they help specialists, experts and creatives turn their talent or craft into audio content. Previously Christina worked for the BBC as a producer and then as the Digital Business Development Manager for BBC World Service. After leaving the BBC, Moore, managed the European and Australian market for Apple Podcasts, broadening their partnerships and discovering talent. Christina is on the board of governors at The Podcast Academy and is regularly a judge for the British Podcast Awards and the Audio Production Awards.
Emma Conneely works across BBC Radio and BBC Audio providing podcast advice and expertise. Based in BBC Sounds she is currently part of the BBC’s project to open the BBC Sounds platform to other podcasters. She has recently authored a report outlining how the BBC can improve its podcast processes and discoverability. Emma also oversees the BBC’s podcast service, delivers training and offers expert support to commissioners and producers. She is particularly interested in the ways that the BBC can optimise its presence in the podcast market as well as supporting the wider industry in the UK. Emma has been at the BBC for nearly ten years, and her previous experience includes podcast commissioning, launch and promotion as well as being involved in discovery, distribution, syndication and partner relationships. In early 2020, she was a trainer at the inaugural Mudawanat workshop in Tunisia run by the British Council to support emerging Arabic-language podcasters.
We are so excited to have these two talented women host PODCAST DAY online this year! Register today!