Libsyn Leaders Take the Stage at Podcast Movement to Share Insights Across Podcast Growth, Video & Advertising
DALLAS – September 16, 2026 – Today, Liberated Syndication Inc. (“Libsyn”), the leading podcasting platform for creators and advertisers, announced its programming and presence for Podcast Movement, taking place September 17-18 at Terminal 5 in New York City. As a Stage sponsor, Libsyn will have a prominent role throughout the two-day event, with executives sharing insights on audience trust, podcast discovery, video strategy, and measuring advertising impact.
Libsyn will help set the stage for both days of Podcast Movement, with Chris Avello, General Manager of Hosting, and Stephen Perlstein, Senior Vice President of Business Development, delivering opening remarks on the evolving podcasting landscape and what helps podcast brands earn and sustain audience trust, before introducing the first session of each day.
Libsyn will also take a deeper dive into two areas shaping podcast growth today – measuring the impact of video advertising and helping shows stand out in an increasingly visual discovery environment:
Can a YouTube Podcast Help a Gen Z Audience Love Pizza Even More? Measuring the Impact on YouTube
Thursday, September 17 | 1:30-1:55 p.m.
Brittany Hall, National Account Director at Libsyn, joins Signal Hill Insights’ Paul Riismandel to explore how advertisers can measure the real-world impact of podcast campaigns on YouTube. Using a recent Libsyn Ads case study, they’ll show how a leading pizza brand partnered with The LOL Podcast to organically reach Gen Z through creator-led content across YouTube and social platforms – and measure the campaign’s impact on brand perception and purchase intent. The campaign drove a 30-point increase in awareness for one featured Specialty Pizza, while purchase intent among exposed viewers rose from 79% to 86%.
Fix Your Thumbnails! How to Create Scroll-Stopping Podcast Packaging That Grows Your Audience
Friday, September 18 | 9:30-9:50 a.m.
Brian Cottington, Manager of Video Marketing at Libsyn, will break down how podcasters can improve their thumbnails and titles to capture attention and grow their audiences. He’ll share a systematic approach to podcast packaging, including how to align an episode’s opening hook, title, and thumbnail to spark curiosity; three thumbnail layouts working for podcasters today; and a live Canva workflow for creating effective templates across video and audio platforms.
“Libsyn has a unique vantage point across the podcasting ecosystem because we work every day with creators building their audiences and businesses, as well as advertisers looking to reach those audiences,” said Avello. “That gives us a clear view into what’s working, where the opportunities are emerging, and what podcasters need to grow for the long term. And we’re looking forward to bringing that perspective to Podcast Movement.”
To learn more about Libsyn’s presence at Podcast Movement NYC, visit: https://2026.podcastmovement.com/pm.
About Liberated Syndication
A pioneer in podcasting for more than two decades, Liberated Syndication Inc. (“Libsyn”) is a leading podcasting platform for creators and advertisers to host, distribute, monetize, amplify, and measure their audio and video content. The Company has powered more than 250,000 shows and delivered over 75 billion downloads to listeners around the world. Libsyn Ads, trusted by over 20,000 advertisers, offers industry-leading podcast advertising solutions, serving as a comprehensive ad buying and management offering for creators, advertisers, and agencies to initiate and manage highly targeted campaigns across thousands of shows. Visit Libsyn.com for more information on the Company and the platforms that it powers.
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