Head-to-head comparison
International Podcast Day vs Podcast Movement
Two of the resources tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Annual September 30th celebration with virtual sessions and global podcaster meetups.
Best for: Annual community event
Largest in-person podcasting conference, returning in New York City in September 2026.
Best for: Industry conference
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
International Podcast Day
Pros
- Genuinely global participation
- Free virtual sessions
- Good for cross-promotion via the hashtag
Watch-outs
- One day a year
- Less programming than commercial events
- Site updates slowly between editions
Podcast Movement
Pros
- Largest podcast industry event in North America
- Strong networking density
- Active sponsor and exhibit floor
Watch-outs
- Conference passes are pricey
- Big-room sessions can feel surface
- NYC travel and hotel costs hurt
Which one should you pick?
Pick International Podcast Day if
You’re building around annual community event. The loose, decentralized annual celebration of podcasting on September 30. Started in 2014 by Steve Lee.
Pick Podcast Movement if
You’re building around industry conference. The largest podcasting conference in North America for over a decade. The 2026 flagship moves to New York City — Terminal 5 in Manhattan, September 14-18 — a first-time NYC edition timed with the IAB Upfront.
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Frequently asked
What does International Podcast Day do better than Podcast Movement?
International Podcast Day's standout is "Genuinely global participation". Podcast Movement doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Largest podcast industry event in North America" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick International Podcast Day; if the second does, pick Podcast Movement.
What are the trade-offs?
International Podcast Day: one day a year. Podcast Movement: conference passes are pricey. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use International Podcast Day and Podcast Movement together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using International Podcast Day for one show or episode type and Podcast Movement for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.