Head-to-head comparison
Podcast Movement vs The Podcast Show London
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.
Largest in-person podcasting conference, returning in New York City in September 2026.
Best for: Industry conference
UK and Europe's largest podcasting festival, held annually at London's Business Design Centre.
Best for: European industry event
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
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
The Podcast Show London
Pros
- Best European podcast event
- Strong platform participation across the industry
- International advisory board
Watch-outs
- London travel and hotel costs
- Schedule is dense over two days
- Day-pass pricing varies
Which one should you pick?
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.
Pick The Podcast Show London if
You’re building around european industry event. If you're in the UK or European podcasting industry, this is the event of the year. The 2026 fifth edition runs May 20-21 at London's Business Design Centre in Islington.
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Frequently asked
What does Podcast Movement do better than The Podcast Show London?
Podcast Movement's standout is "Largest podcast industry event in North America". The Podcast Show London doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Best European podcast event" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Podcast Movement; if the second does, pick The Podcast Show London.
What are the trade-offs?
Podcast Movement: conference passes are pricey. The Podcast Show London: london travel and hotel costs. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Podcast Movement and The Podcast Show London together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Podcast Movement for one show or episode type and The Podcast Show London for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.