Podcast Movement and Sounds Profitable announce merger

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• On the eve of Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas, it’s been announced that Podcast Movement and Sounds Profitable have merged in a seven-figure deal. Bryan Barletta becomes President of Podcast Movement. Dan Franks will continue producing the event as President of Event Movement, an independent production company.
  
  
  
  • Podcast Movement’s flagship event in 2026 will now be held in New York City in September. It was due to be held in San Diego.
  
  
  • The deal includes Podcast Movement’s existing 50% business partnership with Podnews.
  
  
  
  


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