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Podcast Intro: How to Hook Your Listeners
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There are around 30 million podcast episodes out there so making sure your podcast hooks your listeners is more important than ever. Having engaging content throughout each show is essential.
In this article, Riverside will explain how to hook listeners with your podcast intro and share some great examples of podcast introductions to inspire yours.
How Important Is A Good Podcast Intro?
Studies have shown that podcasts lose between 20 to 35 percent of listeners in the first five minutes, which is much higher than the dropoff rate for the entire rest of the episode. The importance of having a good podcast intro is in the evidence: if you’re not hooking your listeners in the first five minutes, they’re not going to continue listening. Read More
Article originally published on Riverside.
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