SPH Radio snags five wins at the Asia Podcast Awards 2024
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The Asia Podcast Awards recognises the most outstanding individuals, teams and organisations working within the medium in the Asian podcasting industry.
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SINGAPORE – SPH Radio bagged five awards at the Asia Podcast Awards 2024 on Sept 3.
The awards, launched in 2023 by the Australian trade publication Radioinfo – which supports radio broadcasting, podcast and audio industries – recognise outstanding individuals, teams and organisations in the Asian podcasting industry.
The awards are open to independent publishers, radio companies and podcast-hosting businesses. According to its website, anyone producing a podcast for Asia or the Pacific, in any language, is eligible for the Asia Podcast Awards.
Out of 64 finalists, 26 winners received awards for podcasts on topics such as children’s entertainment, education, health and wellness, money and business, news, sports and society and culture. Awards were also given to individuals for roles such as audio producer, executive producer or podcast host/presenter of the year.
Of these, Money FM 89.3 snagged three of the five awards won by SPH Radio:
Podcast Presenter of the Year, awarded to
Michelle Martin
for her informative hosting style.Best Factual Podcast, awarded to
Climate Connections
for its in-depth exploration of environmental issues.Best Health and Wellness Podcast, awarded to
Thank Fitness It’s Friday
for its innovative approach to promoting a healthy lifestyle.
The other two awards went to SPH Media’s Chinese stations, with 96.3 Hao FM’s Liang Wen Fu Music Journey Gen Bridge
The awards were presented at the Radiodays Asia 2024 conference in Kuala Lumpur.
The conference is an “international meeting point” for the radio, audio and podcast industry in the Asia-Pacific, offering opportunities to share experiences and learn about global media trends, new technology, content development and business opportunities.
