A radio show with 1,000 listeners is pathetic. Why? Because terrestrial radio is a medium with a passive audience. So it would make sense to think that a podcast with 1,000 listeners would be pathetic too. But the difference is that podcast audiences are active … not passive. To put it in simpler terms …
My name is Dana Escamilla, and I’m the co-founder of the reality TV blog Taste of Reality. Close to a year ago, we decided to start a podcast as a way to reach new audiences and expand the types of content we publish. We learned quickly that starting a new podcast and building an audience …
Starting and building a successful podcast takes a lot of work. As podcasters, we all have something to say, something to share, and want to reach as many people as possible with our message – whatever that may be. A large, engaged audience is something we all strive for and something some of us achieve. …
As a content producer, it can feel impossible to keep up with the many, many ways people prefer to consume their content. A blog post only reaches a certain demographic, a video, reaches another, and podcasts reach yet another. And let’s not even get into the myriad social channels you can be utilizing. It makes …
How to Start a Podcast on YouTube Podcasts don’t belong on YouTube, do they? After all, they’re audio, and YouTube is all about video. But the thing is, you are looking to grow your audience so why not make your podcast accessible to the 30 million visitors YouTube has every day? Savvy podcasters are using …
You’re a podcaster. You do audio, not the written word. Right? While it may seem like you don’t need to provide a transcript for your listeners (they are listening, after all), transcribing your podcast audio should actually be a crucial part of your marketing strategy. What Exactly Is a Podcast Transcription? In a podcast transcription, …
Some podcasters are happy to run their podcasts as a hobby. But if you’re itching to bring in some money for all the time you’ve put into your podcast, learn these five ways to monetize your podcast. Sponsorships In a sponsorship, you endorse a company’s product or service on your podcast in exchange for payment. …
Fresh content is key in running a successful podcast. Your loyal listeners want to hear more of you, and new content helps attract new listeners who don’t yet know how great you are! But just like writer’s block is very real, podcast block can plague even the most chatty podcasters. When you’re stuck and can’t …
Share on twitter Twitter Share on facebook Facebook Share on reddit Reddit As with so many things, the answer to how much it costs to start a podcast is: well, it depends. If you already have a computer and you’re operating on a shoestring budget, you can begin a podcast for less than $200. But …
Share on twitter Twitter Share on reddit Reddit Share on facebook Facebook We’re living in such a magical time when technology gets easier and easier as time goes on. That makes everything simpler — from programming your thermostat to starting a podcast. And that means you need relatively little equipment to begin a podcast. Of …