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Finding the Best Day to Publish Your Podcast Episodes

When it comes to determining the best day of the week to publish your podcast, there is no definitive answer. The key lies in finding what works best for your audience, your topic or niche, and you. Understanding your listeners’ preferences and habits will help you tailor your release schedule

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Podcasting Trends to Watch in 2024: What’s Next?

    The podcasting landscape is continually evolving, shaped by technological advancements and changing listener preferences. As we move further into 2024, several emerging trends are poised to redefine how podcasts are produced, distributed, and consumed. Here are some key trends to watch in the podcasting world this year.    

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Is YouTube Really the Number One Channel for Podcasts?

In a recent study by Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights, YouTube has emerged as the leading platform for podcast consumption in the United States. According to survey respondents, YouTube is their number one choice for listening to podcasts, surpassing both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. However, while this finding is

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The Evolution of Podcasting: Past, Present, and Future Trends

  The Early Days: The Birth of Podcasting Podcasting, a term coined from the words “iPod” and “broadcast,” has come a long way since its inception in the early 2000s. The concept was first introduced by former MTV video jockey Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer in 2004. They

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Six Tips to Conduct the Best Podcast Interviews

I have a statistic I use in my media training and presentation coaching workshops. By my calculations I’ve done ~15,000 interviews as the interviER. I was a journalist for 15 years doing about three interviews per day (at least) and now as a full time podcaster I’m doing at least

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The Importance of Organic Conversation in Podcasts

Podcasts have become a prominent medium for sharing stories, educating audiences, and engaging in meaningful dialogues. While meticulous planning and scripting are crucial for a podcast’s structure, the magic often lies in the organic, unscripted conversations that unfold during the recording. Here’s why organic conversation is essential in podcasts and

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