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7 Podcasts Getting to the Root of Why We Should Celebrate Black History

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February is Black History Month, and we’ve rounded up podcasts focusing on the achievements, struggles, and stories of Black people in America.

On our list, you’ll hear readings from luminaries’ work, such as Ida B. Wells-Barnett and W.E.B. DuBois, as well as modern voices advocating for racial equity. National Geographic presents a new series hosted by a Black scuba diver to share history and pay tribute to the people who died in the Middle Passage.

“Say Their Name” is a podcast memorializing Black people assaulted and killed by police officers. There’s a series sharing artists’ stories and investigating the connection between hip-hop and incarceration. A podcast on our list explores racial conversations and Black experiences in places like America, Italy, Martinique, and more. Scroll down to check out our complete list to stream during Black History Month and beyond: Read More

Artical originally published on Podsauce.

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One of the top podcast marketing elements to follow is to create an attractive description. However, crafting a podcast description comes with its challenges. The reason is that you need to cover compelling information in the short text which must appeal to the readers.

a podcast description is a short text paragraph that explains to the listeners the top things they need to know about the channel. A description offers context to your readers and offers compelling information that stirs interest in the listeners.

Although you can include just about anything in your description, it is recommended to include the most interesting points only. Thus, your podcast summary shall emphasize the value your listeners will receive after listening to your podcast.

In other words, a podcast description works as a short trailer for your channel. Therefore, you must craft it with just as much care as you would create an elevator pitch. You must describe your podcast quickly, clearly and succinctly. Thus, focus on why people should listen to your podcast and what your podcast offer that is relevant to them. Read More

Business Podcast Statistics

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Technological innovations are constantly happening in the digital era, with many driven by the goal of making life easier for consumers and companies alike. For instance, marketers once only had a few options for advertising formats, which is incomparable to today’s vast digital prospects.

Take short-form web videos, for example. As their popularity continues to rise, businesses are starting to leverage channels such as TikTok and Instagram Reels to showcase their content and products. Of course, every emerging technology is a new growth opportunity for marketers, regardless of the format or accessibility, but the channel that reigns supreme in the age of convenience has to be podcasts.

Podcast marketing is a digital marketing trend rapidly gaining traction among web users, with the recent COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns playing a significant role in its popularity. In 2021, more than 82 million Americans listened to podcasts, with millennials and Gen Zs comprising most of the demographic, based on data from Statista. Read More

Article originally written by Dexter Ramirez and published on Spiralytics

Podcast Career Opportunities

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🎤 🎧 After 20 years of working in Asia, and growing up in South America, Lori Adams-Brown spent her life living in several countries around the world, getting to know people of different cultures, speaking different languages, and learning to appreciate different ways of living this human life.

A World of Difference is a celebration of differences, and a space to discuss how in learning about our differences we discover how we all can benefit from simply listening to and learning from each other. Join us on a deep dive into conversations about how our differences can help us all make a world of difference whether we work in business, volunteer in nonprofits, want to improve faith-based spaces, or we see the need for social impact in our own communities.

 

🎤 🎧    Headphones and Crayons is an art-infused dialogue-based podcast that teaches businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs how to redefine productivity and unlock creative possibility and human potential through coloring.

Join Nikita Burks-Hale weekly as she explores the integration of voice, sound, color, and creativity and its relationship to business, relationships, and your inner self. Also hear reflective “journeys” from creatives, change-makers, and entrepreneurs from around the world while coloring.

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