Spotify, the global streaming giant, has just unveiled a suite of new features that promise to elevate your podcast listening experience to new heights. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s in store: Enhanced Transcripts: Gone are the days of merely listening to your favorite podcasts. With Spotify’s new auto-generated and time-synced transcripts, you can now …
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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 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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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 popularity of podcasts has soared in recent years, providing a diverse range of content to millions of listeners worldwide. With the increasing demand for on-demand audio, platforms like Spotify and Apple have emerged as major players in the podcast industry. However, recent data from Podtrac, a podcast analytics and measurement company, reveals an intriguing …
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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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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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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Podcasts have exploded in popularity over the past few years, with one in four people now listening to podcasts on a daily basis. They offer a unique and effortless way to consume content that is engaging, informative, and entertaining. But podcasts are not just for entertainment purposes. They can also be an incredibly valuable tool …
Stories and Strategies Podcast Episode 86 Guest: Robert Wynne, President Wynne Communications Published April 16, 2023 Listen to this episode Doug Downs (00:12): Six degrees of separation. You’ve heard the concept that each of us is linked by chains of acquaintance to anyone in the world via five other people, one of whom you know …
