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How to Promote a Podcast: The Ultimate Podcast Marketing Guide!

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If you’re looking to learn how to promote a podcast and how podcast promotion and marketing can help you grow a listenership, you’re in the right place!
You likely got into podcasting with the goal of sparking a conversation around a topic you’re passionate about. Cultivating a community of listeners from around the world who share your interests, who value your point of view on a topic.
As Hot Pod turned five last this year, they asked their readers “What are you most frustrated by about the podcasting industry?” Readers offered their answers with one saying, “It is so hard to get people to know my show exists. I’ve tried everything to boost my numbers…it’s so hard to promote yourself above the sea of podcasts, especially if you’re not a new buzzy show.” Read More
Article originally published on Castos

Veronica and Studio Steve are back to help you rank your podcast on YouTube!
YouTube is a top contender in podcasting as far as where people choose to listen to and watch their favorite shows.
YouTube is also making updates and moving into REALLY EXCITING directions with podcasts.
This is absolutely the best time to get started with a video podcast on YouTube! Watch Here
Participating Networks include content owners/creators and sales representation organizations. Networks have the option to have their downloads and listeners aggregated into another entity to which they have specifically delegated advertising sales responsibilities, such as a third-party sales house, sales representation firm, or sales network. In addition, the Network may have its downloads and listeners reported separately.
The U.S. Podcast Report lists the Top 100 Podcasts consumed by users who are located in the United States. The entities listed are ranked by Average Weekly Downloads and Average Weekly Users. Read More
Rankings originally compiled and published by Triton Digital


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In production since 2005, MikeyPod invites you to pour a warm drink, grab a notebook (in case inspiration strikes!), curl up with your favorite blanket or four- legged family member, and prepare to be moved by conversations about how artists use their creativity to quite literally change the world.
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As a husband, a father, a USAF Gulf War Veteran, and as an entrepreneur, I use many tools in my tool belt to become successful in all my endeavors. My goal is to share my journey so that others can see it is possible to be confident, determined, and live a life of positivity. If you are a PWS, you are not alone!

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