Echo Podcast Summit

Former Halifax mayor and current Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Mike Savage kicks off the Echo Podcast Summit in Halifax with one of the least-stuffy, most entertaining welcome addresses you’ll ever hear. Savage riffs on: Why podcasts beat traditional media for real conversation How storytelling builds community in Atlantic Canada and beyond The role of diverse voices and immigrant stories in...

Nova Scotia Today , host Dan Ahlstrand chats with Rhys Waters of Podstarter about the rapid growth of podcasting and why Halifax is the perfect home for the Echo Podcast Summit on June 18 . Rhys shares the origin of the summit, Halifax’s surprising role in Canadian podcast history, and this year’s theme: community . They discuss how podcasters can stand out in an increasingly crowded space, the po...

How personal should journalists go with their audio storytelling? CBC Atlantic Voice host/producer Lindsay Bird joins Luke Quinton, writer/audio producer and host of the CBC Podcast Come By Chance , to discuss first-person pieces, the role of journalists as a guide, and the rules they’re guided by. ​Lindsay Bird is the producer and host of Atlantic Voice , the home of documentaries and storytellin...

Examining and discussing the unique power and responsibility podcasters hold as modern storytellers. We’ll explore how digital myths emerge and transform into cultural narratives via podcasts and can ultimately shape listeners perception of reality. A short presentation from a digital anthropologist perspective and ample time to discuss an increasingly influential medium where gatekeepers are ofte...

Where does journalism end and branded content begin? In this provocative panel, former journalists pull back the curtain on their transition into the world of branded storytelling. With credibility on the line and truth wearing a new outfit, we explore the ethical grey zones, creative compromises, and surprising opportunities that come with producing content for brands—while still aiming to inform...

Independent voices and digital disruptors are reshaping the way we consume news. In a conversation between veteran Journalist Pauline Dakin and Investigative Podcaster Jordan Bonaparte - We explore the clash between legacy media and outsider journalism. Who holds the power, who earns the public’s trust, and what the future of news looks like in an era of rapid change? Pauline   - "Pauline Dakin is...