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Podcast Episodes Are Getting Shorter
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Podcasters are often faced with the dilemma of finding the right balance between how long their episodes should be and how often to release them.
In a previous Rephonic article, we found that the average podcast episode length is 36 minutes, but we wanted to dive deeper and see if there are any patterns amongst podcasts that draw a high number of listeners.
We looked at the data Rephonic collects across 2.5m+ podcasts, including listener estimates, episode length and release frequency, to provide further insights that you can apply to your own show.
While we hope these insights are useful, every podcast is different and there are many other considerations to take into account, such as your show’s niche, target audience and how much free time you have. Read More
Article originally written and published on Rephonic.
Just as podcasts and podcasting has evolved over the years, International Podcast Day has done the same. In 2014, National Podcast Day was celebrated. After quickly realizing the power of podcasts internationally, we rebranded into what we are today – International Podcast Day, celebrated on September 30. Over the years, we have live streamed over 200 hours from nearly 100 nations featuring 360 podcasters sharing their podcast journeys, personal stories, and expertise. Let’s keep the celebration going year after year and continue to make our day amazing and spectacular. Read More
There a lot of podcasts these days, which means getting discovered through iTunes is harder than ever. If you want your podcast to be successful, you can’t wait for listeners to show up on their own. You’ll have to market your show in other ways, such as social media.
Social media is a powerful tool to reach your audience (so they stay connected with your brand) and attract new people. In this post, we’d like to share seven steps to help you promote a podcast on social media. Read More
Article originally published on Castos.
Try as you might to create a perfect podcast and encourage 2-way communication with your listeners, putting podcast content out there can sometimes leave you wondering…”Is this good? Are people enjoying my episodes? Are they stomping on their headphones after the first two minutes?” After looking at your stats, you might even wonder “why am I losing podcast listeners?”
Knowing what listeners like and don’t like would help us further hone in on creating consistently enjoyable episodes. Read More
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🎉 ✨ Congratulations to The Hollywood Outsider on reaching 500 episodes!! The Hollywood Outsider is a weekly entertainment podcast where they discuss specific topics in film and TV, review current movies, interview independent filmmakers, and put their own spin on movies and television. The podcast is also a winner at the 2017 Podcast Awards for Best TV & Film.
Your podcast could make great content for a book that will help you grow and even monetize your audience. But, how do you make sure you’re writing a book that will actually get readers? New release, Self-Publish and Succeed by 5-year Podfest attendee and supporter Julie Broad will help you do just that!
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