🌍 RESONATE Podcast Festival is going global! For the first time, RESONATE heads to Cape Town (Feb. 19–20, 2027) for two days of audio storytelling, learning, and community. 🎟️ Tickets go on sale TOMORROW at 9 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. SAST: https://resonatecapetown.org/

AMPLIFY Cohort Presentations & Celebrations 🗓️ Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 1 🕐 4-6 pm EDT 🎟️ RSVP: https://ow.ly/HJEo50ZhAca Celebrate this year's New Voices AMPLIFY creators! Hear podcast presentations, discover new shows, and cheer on this inspiring cohort.

The response to AIR’s Community Survey has been incredible! We’ve extended the deadline to 7/31 + are 88 responses from our goal of 300. Help shape AIR’s advocacy priorities + the future of indep audio. Open to all—no membership required. Take the survey: https://ow.ly/I8BS50Zglpg

What a fantastic turnout at the IRE Freelance Meetup! We were proud to co-sponsor this gathering and see so many reporters, editors, and freelancers come together to make new connections, share ideas, and discover resources that can help strengthen their investigative work.

At AIR's Spring Gala, we unveiled Cheryl Holling as the winner of the 2026 Merch Design Competition. This community-driven initiative invited members to help shape AIR's visual identity through original artwork. Purchase a limited-edition T-shirt or tote: https://ow.ly/rMZT50ZekUq

SoundPath Presents: Why Work with a Worker Co-operative? 🗓️ Thu, Jul 16 | 🕐 9:30AM PT/12:30PM ET/4:30PM GMT | 🎟️ RSVP: ow.ly/QGBX50ZcNTV Join Good Egg Audio and Mumble Media to discuss co-op formation, workplace politics, challenges, and shared ownership in audio.

Join IIJ founder Katherine Reynolds Lewis, IWMF’s Angelica Mayor, and Type Investigations editors Maryam Saleh & Nina Zweig for a freelance meetup at the IRE Conference in DC. Co-hosted by AIR, IWMF, FIJ & Type. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hTSb50Zbc9g

Every t-shirt or tote purchase supports AIR's Community Access Fund, helping more independent audio makers access membership, training, and professional development opportunities.

At AIR's Spring Gala, we unveiled Cheryl Holling as the winner of the 2026 Merch Design Competition. This community-driven initiative invited members to help shape AIR's visual identity through original artwork. Purchase a limited-edition T-shirt: ow.ly/jNgo50Z7GL3 or tote: ow.ly/YKwW50Z7GL4.

Last week at AIR’s Spring Gala, we celebrated the ppl who make indep audio thrive. A special congrats to Tania Mohammad, the inaugural recipient of AIR’s Everywhere Award, honoring her exceptional leadership, generosity + commitment to strengthening the indep audio comm.

AIR’s Spring Gala brought together creators, journalists, podcasters, producers, funders + supporters for a memorable night of community + celebration. We raised support for AIR’s Community Access Fund. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. Photos by Ayni Studios: https://ow.ly/qCEy50Z6Oyy

What a night !✨ On Thursday, we celebrated AIR’s Spring Gala at the incredible DCTV in NYC — and let’s just say the photo booth did NOT disappoint 📸 Here’s a sneak peek at some of our favorite moments from the night! More photos coming soon… stay tuned 😉

AIR Member Nichole Hill is headed to Transom 25th anniversary festival! Creator of "Our Ancestors Were Messy" and a force behind projects with NPR, PRX, Vox, Audible + more, she’ll be part of a standout lineup in Woods Hole, Sept 17–19. Learn more: https://transom.org/transom25/

Meet the podcasters taking their shows to the next level! Supported by Apple Podcasts, AMPLIFY helps creators go beyond content—getting it heard. Follow as these creators amplify their voices: bit.ly/3PILvmN

Big news! Isabella Kulkarni joins AIR as Program Manager to lead SoundPath’s next phase. She’ll expand training, strengthen programs, and grow opportunities for creators + partners. Got an idea or want to collaborate? Let’s connect: https://ow.ly/nezA50YvTNU

Press Play AIR’s Listening Challenge is back! This month: Try a new podcast genre. Explore comedy, sci-fi, sound art, investigative storytelling + more. What surprised you? Share reflections by 3/31: https://ow.ly/rFzw50Ypc28. Top 3 participants win a free AIR membership/renewal.

🎧 February Listening Challenge: No Skips Allowed Pick an AIR Member show, press play, and hear a full episode without skipping. Log your entry by Feb 28 ➡️ https://ow.ly/qLr050YiiEN. Track progress & compete for prizes, including free AIR memberships!

On Air Fest is back in Brooklyn! Join us Wed, Feb 25 at 6 PM at Spritzenhaus33 for Bratwurst, prizes, temporary tattoos + zines with Audio Spice + Good Get. Come hang, connect, and celebrate community! RSVP: https://airmedia.org/jobs/training/2026/air-nyc-meetup-air-fest

On Air Fest: Where Did All the Narrative Climate Podcasts Go? 🗓 Feb 25, 🕐 11:30 am–12:15 pm EST 📍 Brooklyn, NY 🎟 https://ow.ly/mCOb50YhfHX Join Roxanne Scott, Olga Loginova + Dan Leone in a convo moderated by AIR Member Jordan Gass-Pooré (Hazard) on how to save this vital storytelling format.

Want to level up your podcast or audio project? 🎧 Work 1-on-1 with Ruxandra “Rux” Guidi, award-winning audio producer & journalist, for mentorship, feedback & pro tips. 💡 Book here 👉 soundpath.co/course/ruxandra-guidi

Ambies Finalist? Congrats! Turn your recognition into momentum for your podcast & career. Join The Podcast Academy & The Podglomerate on Feb 17, 12PM ET for a FREE webinar with Robyn Sayles & Joni Deutsch. Media, audience, networking & SEO tips + live Q&A https://ow.ly/QL2e50YfmA5

AIR Member Spotlight: Nicole Kelly Nicole collaborates with writers and audio producers on creative nonfiction, audio drama, sound fiction & long-form journalism—helping shape bold, innovative stories that push narrative audio forward. Learn more: https://airmedia.org/talent/nicole-kelly

🏃‍♀️🎶 Ultra running meets killer playlists! Rachel Entrekin takes us from backyard 50-milers to the Cocodona 250, sharing the highs, lows, and the music that keeps her moving on Bonus Smiles. Hosted & produced by AIR Member Kevin Kato. 🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/SmgP50YffNJ

🎙️ Counting down to On Air Fest! Dozens of AIR Members are shaping the future of media — podcasting, writing, producing & more. Learn from the creators building audiences & finding joy in their craft. Plus, join our AIR Meetup Feb 25, 6–9 PM ET at Spritzenhaus33 RSVP: https://ow.ly/Y18x50YbIzc

🎉 Happy World Radio Day! 📻 Join AIR for FREE! From now–Feb 29, invite friends with BetterTogether2026 for 3 months full access. Already a member? Renew with WorldRadioDay2026 for 20% off. The audio world is stronger together!

Ask Us Anything about Audio Flux: Circuit 07 🗓️ March 2 🕐 4:30–5:30 PM EST 🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/zasb50YeoF0 Submit a 3-min fluxwork by April 6. Four Circuit Selects will be featured online, on the podcast + at a live event. Bring your Qs for Julie Shapiro & John DeLore!

🎙️ Community Skillshare: Organizational Foundation – From Solo to a Team 📅 Wed, Mar 4 | ⏰ 12–1 PM ET | 🎟️ RSVP: https://ow.ly/mAsg50YerSp Feeling buried under media files? Join Peabody-nominated Florence Barrau-Adams for tips on 📂 storage, 📝 naming, & ⚡ systems that grow with your show.

The IIJ 2026 Freelance Journalism Conference 🗓️ Mar 5–6 🖥️ Hosted on SoundPath 🎟️ $89; AIR Members save 10%: https://ow.ly/uK0V50Yco6z Connect with commissioning editors + learn about funding your reporting, earning revenue through newsletters & social media, and using AI to streamline your business.

LAist's award-winning podcast Inheriting, hosted by AIR's Co-President Emily Kwong, is back for Season 2 and seeking Asian American & Pacific Islander families to share immigration stories shaped by U.S. history. Interested? Learn more: https://laist.typeform.com/to/IExi7dfN

AIR NYC Meetup 🗓️ Wed, Feb 25 | 🕐 6–9 PM 📍 Spritzenhaus33, Brooklyn On Air Fest is back in NYC + we’re bringing the community together once again. Whether you’re attending the fest or just nearby, come hang with us after the conference! 🎟️ RSVP (free): https://ow.ly/NCWF50YbK7O