CYBERSPACE—Making Magic: How the Magic Wand Became the World’s Most Famous Vibrator was awarded a bronze winner in the third annual Signal Awards for Best Health and Wellness Limited Series.
Created and hosted by sex writer Kate Sloan, Making Magic tells the unique story of a single product that has for 55-plus years, quietly challenged the stigma and shame that society has assigned to female pleasure and connects listeners to the stories of people whose lives have been changed by Magic Wand. "Making Magic" is broken down into eight episodes and features interviews with over 30 sex experts, sex educators, sex shop owners as well as fans of the brand, including Dr. Carol Queen, Zoe Ligon, Hallie Lieberman, Dr. Laurie Mintz, Lynn Comella, Danielle Bezalel, Lorrae Bradbury, and more. Making Magic is available on all podcast streaming services.
Sloan explained, "I’ve been a longtime fan and admirer of the brand and have always been intrigued about Magic Wand’s impact on culture, and how it has shaped how we think about, talk about, and depict sex. I was excited for this project to take a closer look at the brand’s legacy and how it has played a part in the larger conversation and evolution of sex and pleasure as a whole in our society. Recognition from the Signal awards is icing on the cake."
Winners were selected by the Signal Awards Judging Academy which included notable on-mic talents such as "On Purpose" host Jay Shetty, host of "The Dream" Jane Marie and Dan Taberski host of "Hysterical" as well as industry leadership including Jonathan Hirsch, VP global podcasts at Sony Music, Chris Bannon, SVP, head of global audio at Condé Nast and Jessica Cordova Kramer, CEO and founder of Lemonada Media.
The Signal Awards set a standard for editorial excellence by honoring content shaping the podcast industry and the storytelling medium.
Said Jemma Brown, general manager of The Signal Awards, "Making Magic series made an impression on the Judging Academy. This award is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."
Learn more at MakingMagicSeries.com.
For more information about Magic Wand, visit TrueMagicWand.com, or contact Sarah Tomchesson, director of marketing at [email protected].
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