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This might be why your podcast isn’t growing 🤔 (Podcraft Pointers)
Published 8 days ago • 3 min read
Mic Drop Fact: Sound changes depending on your distance from it
The change in sound frequency as an object moves closer to you is called the doppler effect. This explains why a siren’s pitch changes as it passes.
Two types of podcast names can have enormous benefits. Problem is, they can also really hamper your growth in the early days. Learn how to create the perfect podcast name using the MAP framework and discover what top podcasts reveal about effective naming strategies.
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I've used Adobe Audition for 15 years, and I'm gradually transitioning over to Alitu, not because it helps pay my wages (well, that doesn't hurt 😄), but because it genuinely saves me time. Colin explains how.
Just like artists improve by filling sketchbooks, podcasters get better by making episodes. Compare the first and latest episodes of any long-running show, and you’ll hear the growth. Podcasting is a craft, and like any craft, it thrives on practice and experimentation.
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Launch, growth and success tips for Podcasters and wider content creators. Read a set of quick points, from tool reviews to growth tactics, and much more, all aimed at helping you create the show of your dreams. If you're building a personal or a content brand, then get started with us!
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