Doug Downs

Celebrating International Podcast Day September 30

Podcasts: they’ve woven their way into our daily routines, our conversations, and our commutes. As we approach International Podcast Day on September 30th, it’s a moment to recognize the tremendous growth and impact of this medium globally. We’ve got some thrilling stats to share! First, let’s talk about the land Down Under. According to a […]

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YouTube to Fully Support Podcast RSS Feeds By End of 2023

YouTube is making waves in the podcasting world. By the end of 2023, YouTube is set to fully support the ingestion of RSS feeds for podcasts, promising a revolutionary shift in the podcasting landscape. Global Expansion of Podcasts on YouTube Music Podcasts are already available on the YouTube Music app in the United States, Canada,

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Unveiling Apple Podcasts’ Exciting New Features with iOS 17

With the release of iOS 17, iPhone and iPad users can now experience an even more immersive and enjoyable podcasting experience with significant changes to Apple Podcasts. Among the highlights of this update is the long-awaited feature of unlocking episode art. Unlocking Episode Art One of the most exciting additions in iOS 17 for podcast

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The Chinese Bamboo Tree and the Growth of Your Podcast: A Tale of Patience and Success

Have you ever heard of the Chinese bamboo tree? It’s an extraordinary plant that takes an incredible amount of time to grow, but when it finally does, its growth is nothing short of remarkable. In many ways, the journey of starting and growing an independent podcast shares similarities with the growth of the Chinese bamboo

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The Power of Podcast Advertising: Reaching the Masses and Nurturing Niche Audiences

Podcasting has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity, transforming from a niche medium to a mainstream form of entertainment. With this growth, the advertising potential of podcasts has become increasingly evident. According to Edison Research, a leading market research company, an impressive 46% of weekly podcast listeners have made a purchase based on hearing a

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Episode Transcript – Oh the Things We Can Do With Generative AI (Including Chat GPT)

Stories and Strategies Podcast Episode 89 Guest:  Brad Williamson, Catch Digital Published May 14, 2023 Listen to this episode Doug Downs (00:02): On my 12th birthday, my parents got it right. Man, did they get it right. They bought me my first guitar. I was in awe and I was hooked right away. I will

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Episode Transcript – How AI Tools are Already Impacting the PR Profession – And Where it’s all Going

Stories and Strategies Podcast Episode 88 Guest:  Robert Lund, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder Studio TBD Published April 30, 2023 Listen to this episode Doug Downs (00:05): Recently I was invited to speak at a nonprofit event about public relations. During one of the breaks, I got caught up in conversation with Judy. After exchanging

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