Why Podcast and Creator Awards Matter | Cameron Stack, Recognized.fm #675

Why Podcast and Creator Awards Matter | Cameron Stack, Recognized.fm #675

July 19, 2026 · Episode 675

About this episode

Rob Greenlee discusses the importance of podcast and creator awards with Cameron Stack, founder of Recognized.fm.

In Episode 675 of the New Media Show, host Rob Greenlee welcomes Cameron Stack, founder and curator of Recognized.fm , for a conversation about podcast awards, creator credibility, industry recognition, and the growing business behind awards, nominations, platform distinctions, editorial selections, and career honors. Podcast awards can be easy to dismiss as another trophy or promotional exercise. Credible recognition can have a much larger impact on a creator, a show, a network, or a media company. An award nomination or win can strengthen a media kit , support sponsor conversations, attract better guests, generate press coverage, and give prospective listeners another reason to take a show seriously. The difficult part is deciding which awards deserve the investment. Podcasting now has a wide recognition ecosystem that includes juried competitions , audience-voted awards , editorial selections , regional programs , platform honors , niche-category awards , professional distinctions , and lifetime-achievement recognition such as the Podcast Hall of Fame. Cameron created Recognized.fm to organize this expanding market and help creators understand their options. Recognized…

More episodes of New Media Show (Video)

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the New Media Show (Video) podcast page.