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Announcing the 2024 Quill Podcast Award Finalists

Announcing the 2024 Quill Podcast Award Finalists

The Quill Podcast Awards is honoring brands and podcasters across 15 categories for our 2024 awards. Check out the full list of finalists and celebrate some of the best, brightest, and most creative in audio.
May 9, 2024
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The 2024 Quill Podcast Awards are currently underway and we’re so excited to share this year’s finalists. 

The awards were created four years ago to recognize and celebrate content creators who often get overlooked by the big networks. 

This year we’re proud to champion visionary brands and buzz-worthy podcasters across 15 different categories, including Best Podcast of the Year, Best Podcast Hosting Platform, and Most Creative Branded Podcast. 

A big thank you to the major players in the podcast game who partnered with us this year, including, Sounds Profitable, JAR Audio, Podcastle, Simplecast, and Triton Digital (check out our full list of sponsors).

Another big thank you to all those who participated in this year’s awards – we wouldn’t be able to recognize and celebrate the best and brightest in audio without you.

Now, let’s dive into the full list of the 2024 Quill Podcast Awards finalists:

Best Podcast of the Year

Branded Podcast of the Year

Best Interview Podcast

Best Society & Culture Podcast

Best News Podcast

Best Business Podcast

Best Tech Podcast

Best Science & Medicine

Most Creative Branded Podcast

Best B2C Branded Podcast

Best B2B Branded Podcast

Best Podcast Hosting Platform

Best Podcast Agency 

Best Podcast Advertising Platform 

Best Brand Advertiser on Podcasts

Congratulations to this year’s finalists 

Congratulations to all the stand-out brands, agencies, and podcasts helping to push audio forward. Your dedication, innovation, and drive don’t go unnoticed.

Now, we move into the judging round. Podcasts will be passed to our panel of audio experts to deliberate. 

Winners will be announced on May 23rd, 2024. 

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Tianna Marinucci is a content creation and digital marketing specialist. She graduated from McGill University in 2021 and has since worked in a variety of industries from interior design to technology.

After traveling to more than 60 countries and working in three, she is inspired by diverse cultures and motivated by unique experiences.

In her spare time, Tianna loves trying new foods, going to concerts, and learning more about history and socio-economics through books and podcasts.

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Announcing the 2024 Quill Podcast Award Finalists

Last updated on: 
May 9, 2024

The Quill Podcast Awards is honoring brands and podcasters across 15 categories for our 2024 awards. Check out the full list of finalists and celebrate some of the best, brightest, and most creative in audio.

The 2024 Quill Podcast Awards are currently underway and we’re so excited to share this year’s finalists. 

The awards were created four years ago to recognize and celebrate content creators who often get overlooked by the big networks. 

This year we’re proud to champion visionary brands and buzz-worthy podcasters across 15 different categories, including Best Podcast of the Year, Best Podcast Hosting Platform, and Most Creative Branded Podcast. 

A big thank you to the major players in the podcast game who partnered with us this year, including, Sounds Profitable, JAR Audio, Podcastle, Simplecast, and Triton Digital (check out our full list of sponsors).

Another big thank you to all those who participated in this year’s awards – we wouldn’t be able to recognize and celebrate the best and brightest in audio without you.

Now, let’s dive into the full list of the 2024 Quill Podcast Awards finalists:

Best Podcast of the Year

Branded Podcast of the Year

Best Interview Podcast

Best Society & Culture Podcast

Best News Podcast

Best Business Podcast

Best Tech Podcast

Best Science & Medicine

Most Creative Branded Podcast

Best B2C Branded Podcast

Best B2B Branded Podcast

Best Podcast Hosting Platform

Best Podcast Agency 

Best Podcast Advertising Platform 

Best Brand Advertiser on Podcasts

Congratulations to this year’s finalists 

Congratulations to all the stand-out brands, agencies, and podcasts helping to push audio forward. Your dedication, innovation, and drive don’t go unnoticed.

Now, we move into the judging round. Podcasts will be passed to our panel of audio experts to deliberate. 

Winners will be announced on May 23rd, 2024. 

Tianna Marinucci

Content Marketing Specialist

Tianna Marinucci is a content creation and digital marketing specialist. She graduated from McGill University in 2021 and has since worked in a variety of industries from interior design to technology.

After traveling to more than 60 countries and working in three, she is inspired by diverse cultures and motivated by unique experiences.

In her spare time, Tianna loves trying new foods, going to concerts, and learning more about history and socio-economics through books and podcasts.

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Monthly Storage

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