Podcast and radio production service, ACCENT has announced a partnership between its ACCENT Academy programme and Say It Now, the interactive voice technology company.
The collaboration will seek to empower creators to harness smart speaker innovation as part of a year-long support programme for emerging and established audio talent.
Launched in September, the ACCENT Academy offers creators free twelve-month training in building smarter formats, stronger shows, and distinctive storytelling, all while maintaining full ownership of their intellectual property.
The new partnership adds an interactive dimension, giving participants access to voice technology tools that allow audiences to engage directly with their content.
James Brownlow, founder of ACCENT, said: “Conversation technology is now as common in households as a kettle. Partnering with Charlie and his team at Say It Now gives our participants access to a world-class platform and skill set rarely available to audio creators anywhere. It’s vital for both independent start-ups and major networks.”
Say It Now CEO Charlie Cadbury added: “The next generation of audio storytelling will be interactive. Just as web and mobile brought print to life, AI and smart speakers are transforming audio. We’re thrilled to partner with ACCENT and can’t wait to see how the academy blossoms.”
Applications for the next ACCENT Academy cohort are now open to creators worldwide. Find out more at thataccent.com.
