Oberlin College and Conservatory

Alex Blumberg ’89: Journalism and Podcasting Lecture and Q&A

Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
10 E. College St., Oberlin, Ohio 44074

Alex Blumberg (Class of 1989) is returning to campus to share his experience as a podcast producer, startup founder and entrepreneur. Blumberg is acclaimed in radio and podcasting for working as a producer at This American Life and later starting NPR’s hit show Planet Money. Following his success in public radio he launched Gimlet Media, the podcast startup behind critically acclaimed shows like Reply All, Startup, Homecoming, and Heavyweight. Blumberg will be reflecting on the Oberlin entrepreneurial spirit, his experience with storytelling and podcasting, and the recent acquisition of his company by Spotify for $230 million. 

Blumberg will give a talk and answer questions about his time at Oberlin and his experience in audio journalism. He will be the keynote speaker at the LaunchU Final Awards Competition.

Thursday, 3/5: ‘‘Journalism and Podcasting’’ Talk and Q&A
12-1PM @ The Birenbaum

Friday 3/6: Launch U Final Pitch 
3:30-5:30PM Competition Judge
7:30 - 9PM Awards Ceremony @ The Birenbaum

Please register online if  you plan to attend:

Event Type

Lectures/Symposia/Workshops

Departments

Administrative, Entrepreneurship

Cost

Free

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Alex Blumberg at Oberlin

Contact Person

Bara Watts

Contact Phone Number

440-775-5519

Contact E-mail Address

Bara.Watts@oberlin.edu

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