A new global network has been launched to support podcast and audio professionals around the world.
The International Podcast Alliance (IPA) brings together industry bodies from Europe and North America to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge and promote fair practices across the fast-growing podcast sector.
The IPA is a joint initiative from France’s Syndicat des Producteurs Professionnels et Indépendants de l’Audio (PIA) and AudioUK, which represents podcast and audio producers in the UK.
They are joined by Podd- och radioproduktionsbolagen from Sweden, the ABIQ – Association du Balado Indépendant du Québec in Canada, and the Collectif des producteurs et productrices belges francophones from Belgium.
The alliance aims to improve dialogue between national organisations, share market data, promote best practice and campaign for fairer treatment of independent creators. It will also focus on issues such as legal recognition, equitable platform relationships and access to funding.
PIA President Katia Sanerot said: “The podcast is a global phenomenon, growing everywhere with the same creative energy and the same structural challenges. Some answers will be found locally, but many of tomorrow’s solutions will have to be built together, at an international level.”
AudioUK CEO Chloe Straw added: “Collaboration is one of the key drivers of growth in the podcast and audio industry. It’s exciting to see us come together as a global alliance to share expertise, champion best practice and drive innovation.”
The IPA will meet virtually every quarter and gather annually in person, rotating between member countries. Its first virtual meeting will take place on 17 November 2025 at 3pm CET to set out its initial priorities and working methods.
The alliance is inviting other professional podcast organisations to join and contribute to what it describes as a global effort to ensure a fair, diverse and independent podcast and audio ecosystem.