Dils with Chora Media for the first Festival of Listening and Stories

Chora Media, the renowned Italian podcast company, unveiled Chora Volume 1 from February 16th to 18th in Milan. Held at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music, this Festival marked the first-ever event dedicated solely to the world of podcasts.

Dils sponsored Chora Volume 1 and highlighted the panel discussion "Essere Milanesi" (Being Milanese). This panel aimed to explore the contemporary identity of Milan, reflecting on its past, present, and future. Prompt questions delved into the essence of Milanese culture and its evolving landscape. Esteemed speakers such as Giuseppe De Bellis, Vincenzo Latronico, Paolo Maldini, Andrée Ruth Shammah, and Paola Zukar contributed to this insightful dialogue.

The Festival also featured participation from beloved podcasters, including Cecilia Sala, Alessandro Barbero, Pablo Trincia, Luca Bizzarri, Sara Poma, Francesco Costa, Francesca Mannocchi, Marco Damilano, Silvia Boccardi, and Francesco Oggiano. Additionally, international figures such as Kaitlin Prest and Josephine Karianjahi were part of the event.

Podcasting in Italy is experiencing exponential growth, with over 4.5 million individuals relying on this medium daily for information, entertainment, and educational content.