James Cridland is Editor of Podnews, the daily podcast newsletter. As a radio futurologist, he is a writer, consultant and public speaker on radio’s future. James has worked in audio since 1989 as an award-winning writer, radio presenter, and internet strategist. James was inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame in January 2026, and in 2025 he was awarded the inaugural Ambies International Impact Award from The Podcast Academy. He is an Associate Member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, and was made an Honorary Life Member of the UK’s Student Radio Association. At Virgin Radio, his team won two Webby Awards in 2005 (both the judges’ Webby Winner and the People’s Voice winner). He has won a number of London International Awards for his copywriting.
