Hullo there! What you talk about on your podcast will be totally topic-dependent, but how you frame it can make a huge difference to its reach and impact. Six types of content frameworks have consistently outperformed the rest. They are:
Regardless of your topic, I bet you can quickly think of a few great fits for your next episode. Check out our full guide on Creating Shareable Content to dig deeper into getting the best from each one. This week, I also want to shout out this incredible piece on 26 Fascinating Facts About Sound. Next time you hear someone using the term "audio only", be sure to hit them with a few of these. It truly is an incredible medium we work with! As always, there's loads more great new content for you down below, too. Enjoy :-) πΆ 26 Fascinating Facts About Sound: Itβs Not Audio βOnlyββThese mind-bending facts about sound might change how you think about your next podcast recording. Sound is far from being "just" audio. βVisit now...β πΆ Podcast Episode Titles: How Should I Name My Episodes?βYour podcast episode titles are vital to the success of your show. Here are some things to consider prior to hitting publish. βVisit now...β πΆ How to Create Shareable Content for Podcasts, YouTube, & BlogsβHere are some tips for creating shareable content that will intrigue potential new followers, as well as serve your existing audience. βVisit now...β π» How Much Do Podcasters Make? (Podcraft)βPodcast celebrities aside, how much money can the everyday independent podcaster expect to make? Well, the answer is βit dependsβ. But, based on our own experiences of well over a decade in the medium, here are some realistic breakdowns, examples, and goals. ββListen to Podcraft here...β π§βπ€βπ©π½ Adventures in Marketing: Live Event in Edinburgh, ScotlandβJoin us at one of the best marketing and creator business events in Scotland, now 3 years old and growing. This year, Colin's hosting an on-stage clinic with two other experts, answering all your content, audience & business questions. That, plus a host of other great speakers make it a great day to grow your creator business! βCome to Adventures in Marketing here...β β Want to Sponsor our Newsletter? We work with products and services that are a great fit for our readers, so if you offer something that's ideal for podcasters and creators, get in touch. Drop us a line at sponsor@thepodcasthost.com to talk it through. Thanks, as always, for being part of our community and following along π Remember, if you need more help, we have a couple of things which support the free content we put out. Want a tool to make recording, editing & publishing quicker & easier? π€ Alitu: our Podcast Maker App automates lots of the process, and helps with the rest! Including audio cleanup, text-based & audio-based editing for your recordings, free podcast hosting, episode building & loads more. Want coaching, learning & tools to help level-up your podcast? π Join our Podcraft Academy is for serious podcasters who want to make an impact, like growing a business, championing a cause or building an entertainment brand. We offer personal coaching, action-inciting tools (4-minute feedback anyone?), learning blueprints, resources and so much more. If you're ready to step things up with your show, we'd love to help! Or, check out our range of books and resources, for DIY learning on launch, growth, planning & more. Cheers! β β |
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Hullo there! On the latest episode of Podcraft (recorded on no fewer than eight different recording platforms, incidentally!), we ran through 16 common podcasting myths. One of those was around podcast sponsorship, and how it's in no way the only or "best" way to monetise a show. But that doesn't mean we'd discourage anyone from finding or running a sponsor. In our guide to podcast sponsorship, we get into why it might be a good fit for your show, and how much you could potentially earn....
View this email in a browser Hi Reader, It's World Radio Day tomorrow! π To celebrate, I'm taking a look at some radio moments that have had a huge historical and cultural impact on the world β and how these moments have shaped how we use audio media today. And who knows, maybe in another 120+ years, someone (or an AI π) will be writing an article about how podcasting has changed the course of history too. 4 Radio Broadcasts That Changed History Read more π£π£ NB: Do you run a podcast with a...
Hullo there! Recently, Katie analysed the episode intros of the top 20 shows in Apple Podcasts. Here are her findings in full. It's worth highlighting that one popular podcast had a 10-minute off-topic preamble, while two others had no intro at all. This suggests that there might not be any one "right" way to open a podcast episode, but there are definitely some good practices. We get into them on the latest episode of the Podcraft podcast. And, as ever, there's more fresh new content down...