Paul Colligan and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting dive into the essential insights for podcasters in 2024. They discuss the evolving landscape of podcasting, including the surprising decrease in active podcasts and why the space isn't as saturated as you might think. The duo also tackles the big question: Is YouTube a friend or foe to podcasters? With its massive reach but questionable dedication to podcasting, they ponder whether YouTube will significantly move the needle in the industry. The conversation shifts to AI's influence in podcasting, weighing the innovative benefits agai ..read more

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In this episode, we explore seven ways to dominate Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver. We emphasize the value of hallway conversations over sessions, the importance of verifying information, asking specific questions, and understanding the environment. By following these tips, you'll make the most of the event and connect with fellow podcasters. I'm excited to attend Podcast Movement and present about podcasting and YouTube – let me know how you consumed this episode ..read more

On today's episode of the podcast report, we discuss three themes: AI, YouTube, and noise in podcasting. AI will revolutionize cameras and sound quality, YouTube is a major player in the podcasting world, and we address the issue of noise in the industry. Stay tuned for future episodes. Thanks for listening!   ..read more

Podcast Monetization is seldom about the ads. If you're an entrepreneur thinking about Podcasting, here are 5 things to consider ..read more

Despite the excitement about the Facebook Podcast updates for late 2021, they will do nothing to help your Podcast. But, you can leverage what they've done for the sake of your Podcast.  The Medium article about Facebook Consumption - https://medium.com/@PaulColligan/want-your-audience-to-actually-consume-your-content-give-podcasting-a-second-look-or-listen-da9678f9100a?source=friends_link&sk=dadfcda4ad9ba691f450c7b2f036b62d ..read more

When you OWN the network, Facebook going doing doesn't matter, YouTube demonetizing you doesn't matter, Spotify running in and out of favor doesn't matter. What matters is what you do with your content, with your network.  Be smart with it P.s., this is MUCH bigger than owning the URL or someone else publishing your feed..   #BeTheNetwork http://ThePodcastReport.com/BetTheNetwork ..read more

For the last 17 years, people have been telling me different things that are going to "kill" Podcasting.   They've been wrong.  Apple Private Relay isn't going to kill Podcasting either, and today's Sounds Profitable piece (https://soundsprofitable.com/update/apple-private-relay-for-podcasting) explains why. I'm not worried about that.  I'm worried about those of us who think that good things like Apple Private Relay are going to get in the way of us Podcasting.  Let's Podcast for the right reasons, ok?  ..read more

There is a new thing in Podcasting ... so new, it's getting the name "Podcasting 2.0." There are some very exciting things about it.  In this episode, I chat about the concept of "Value For Value." It's pretty exciting.  Here are some of the links that matter.  I'll update the notes and webpage as/when needed: Podcasting 2.0 - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/podcasting-20-1421056 Value For Value Podcasts - https://podcastindex.org/podcast/value4value The Podnews Article - https://podnews.net/article/boost  Podfriend - Podcatcher That Supports Value For Value - Link To T ..read more

You want MORE than downloads from your Podcast - here's why.   Part 8 in an 8-part series about The Podcast Partnership Mindset Scorecard.  You can get your copy at http://HeadsUpTuesday.com  CLAIM=4069214ba7668f856f4ad7484e76619967f115b6=CLAIM ..read more