New Speakers Association Sponsors Podfest 2026, CEO Delivers PR Strategies

NCAPS reinforces commitment to helping business leaders steward their message responsibly while scaling influence.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

The National Christian Association of Professional Speakers (NCAPS) sponsored Podfest Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida, and its CEO Katie Hornor delivered a session on practical public relations strategies to help entrepreneurs, content creators, and small business owners increase visibility, credibility, and long-term brand authority.

Why it matters

Podcasting remains a powerful platform for small businesses and speakers seeking to build authority and connect with audiences in an increasingly digital landscape. NCAPS' sponsorship of Podfest Expo underscores its mission to elevate principled speakers and entrepreneurs through professional development, ethical leadership, and strategic visibility training.

The details

As part of its sponsorship, NCAPS CEO Katie Hornor took the stage at Podfest Expo 2026 to share frameworks for building consistent media buzz and securing meaningful exposure without large agency budgets. She emphasized that effective PR is about clarity, credibility, and consistency, not hype or manipulation. Attendees learned how to leverage press releases with podcast guesting to build third-party credibility, position themselves as trusted experts, and generate buzz from interviews and media appearances without compromising their values.

  • Podfest Expo 2026 took place in Orlando, Florida on February 27, 2026.

The players

National Christian Association of Professional Speakers (NCAPS)

A professional association dedicated to equipping and recognizing speakers who prioritize integrity, excellence, and service in their work.

Katie Hornor

The CEO of NCAPS who delivered a session on practical public relations strategies at Podfest Expo 2026.

Chris Krimitsos

The founder of Podfest Expo, a global gathering point for thousands of podcasters, media professionals, and digital entrepreneurs.

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What they’re saying

“Podcasting remains one of the most accessible and powerful platforms for small businesses and speakers seeking authority and connection in an increasingly machine driven marketplace.”

— Katie Hornor, CEO, NCAPS (EINPresswire.com)

The takeaway

NCAPS' sponsorship of Podfest Expo 2026 and its CEO's session on practical PR strategies highlight the organization's commitment to helping business leaders and speakers build visibility, credibility, and influence through ethical and sustainable means, leveraging the power of podcasting to connect with audiences.