Head-to-head comparison
On Air Fest vs Podcast Business Journal
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.
Brooklyn audio festival mixing live tapings, performances, and industry conversations.
Best for: Creative craft festival
Trade publication covering the business of podcasting with a free weekly newsletter.
Best for: Trade publication
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
On Air Fest
Pros
- Strong creative programming and live tapings
- Three walkable Brooklyn venues
- Ambies awards now embedded in the weekend
Watch-outs
- Smaller than Podcast Movement
- Mostly NYC-centric attendees
- Public passes sell out quickly
Podcast Business Journal
Pros
- Free weekly Friday newsletter
- US-radio-industry crossover coverage
- Original interviews and features
Watch-outs
- Slower update cadence
- Less depth than Sounds Profitable on adtech
- US-centric coverage
Which one should you pick?
Pick On Air Fest if
You’re building around creative craft festival. Called the "Coachella of Podcasts" by Fast Company. Leans creative and editorial rather than ad-tech and sales.
Pick Podcast Business Journal if
You’re building around trade publication. Has been covering podcasting as a business since 2018. Free weekly Friday newsletter with data and headlines.
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Frequently asked
What does On Air Fest do better than Podcast Business Journal?
On Air Fest's standout is "Strong creative programming and live tapings". Podcast Business Journal doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Free weekly Friday newsletter" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick On Air Fest; if the second does, pick Podcast Business Journal.
What are the trade-offs?
On Air Fest: smaller than podcast movement. Podcast Business Journal: slower update cadence. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use On Air Fest and Podcast Business Journal together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using On Air Fest for one show or episode type and Podcast Business Journal for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.