APVA Partners with iono.fm as Strategic Sponsor of the African Podcast and Voice Awards, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[05-07-2024]

The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists  [APVA] is thrilled to announce iono.fm as a strategic sponsor for this year’s prestigious awards. Their dedication to fostering connections among African podcasters and promoting their unique voices is truly commendable. Through this powerful alliance, we aim to create a global impact by amplifying the voices and stories that define the African experience.

iono.fm is an online audio platform specialising in podcast hosting, radio streaming and integrated digital audio advertising services, boasting a rich history dating back to 2008 when the company was founded in Cape Town, South Africa. Their inception stemmed from a visionary goal: to create a world-class podcast platform tailored to emerging markets. Over the years, they have successfully realised this vision, delivering millions of podcasts to users across Sub-Saharan Africa and globally. Their commitment to showcasing the best African talents and connecting them to opportunities aligns perfectly with the mission and values of the APVA Awards.

“The APVA Awards have been a beacon of growth and innovation in the African creative industry since its inception. Embracing the African proverb that this is not a short, fast journey, we are delighted to join everyone else involved, to help develop the industry by showcasing African skill and talent, amplifying African narratives both locally and globally and opening doors to new opportunities and revenue through the growth, recognition and reward of excellence.

Francois Retief, iono.fm COO

The collaboration between APVA and Iono.fm represents a pivotal moment in the audio-creative industry, signaling a united effort to showcase the rich tapestry of African narratives and stories to a global audience. By joining forces, they aim to provide a platform for African voices to be heard, celebrated, and recognised for their exceptional talent, creativity, and thought-provoking content.

“We are honoured to partner with iono.fm as our strategic sponsor for the African Podcast and Voice Awards,” said [Bidemi Adedire] of APVA. 

“Together, we can showcase the incredible diversity of African voices and narratives to a global audience. This partnership holds the potential to make a lasting impact on how the world experiences African storytelling.”

Bidemi Adedire, Founder, APVA

This partnership reinforces both organisations’ commitment to championing the audio industry in Africa and fostering an ecosystem that encourages creativity, innovation, and connection.

About The Nest:

iono.fm is an online audio platform that specialises in podcast hosting and radio streaming, including monetisation via audio advertising. It boasts a rich history dating back to 2008 when the company was founded in Cape Town, South Africa. Its inception stemmed from a visionary goal: to create a world-class podcast platform tailored not just for developed, but also for emerging markets. Over the years, they have successfully realized this vision, delivering millions of podcasts to users across Sub-Saharan Africa and globally.

Starting in 2015 iono.fm expanded their podcast offering with support for radio streaming and audio advertising services, providing a comprehensive solution to publishers.  Renowned for their value for money solutions offering rich reporting, no-nonsense, easy-to-use system, broad device support, efficient data compression, unwavering reliability, and exceptional customer support, they have garnered praise from their clientele.

Committed to continuous improvement, they tirelessly strive to enhance their services and introduce new features, all aimed at maximising value for their customers.

To learn more about iono.fm, please visit iono.fm

Press Contact:

Media Contact: 

[Francois Retief – COO] 

[francois.retief@iono.fm]

[Leigh Cox – B2B Sales Manager]

[leigh.cox@iono.fm]

About the  Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists

The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists is a community-driven organization that seeks to discover, amplify, and celebrate African voice/audio creatives.

We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the audio-creative industry in Africa.

Our Objectives:

• Discover Africa’s Unique voices that are telling and retelling the African narrative.
• Amplify the excellent works of African audio creatives via the African Podcast and Voice Awards and other industry-specific events
• Strengthen the African audio industry by providing home-grown resources that cater to the needs of audio creatives
• Transform audio skills into viable businesses via the APVA Academy
• Lead conversations with international organizations (prospect partners) and mediate to provide tools and facilities easily accessed by African audio creatives.
• Partner with and support communities and organizations looking to support the African audio industry.

Press Contact:

[Gracie Imo]

[Programs and Communications Officer]

[The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists]

[awards@apva.africa]