Creating exclusive content for paying podcast listeners is an excellent way to provide additional value and encourage more listeners to subscribe to premium tiers. Blubrry offers premium podcasting for creators to offer to their audience in hopes of not only creating special, specific content for them, but monetizing said content as well. Here are several ways podcasters can offer exclusive content to their paying subscribers: Bonus Episodes: Offer additional episodes that are available only to paying subscribers. These could include deeper dives into topics discussed in regular episodes, inte ..read more

A Rising Tides Raises All Ships As the world of podcasting continues to grow, creators must find innovative ways to expand their audience. Today, we’re diving into the art of cross-posting, a powerful tactic that leverages the magic of collaboration. Podcasters that team up with fellow hosts can amplify their reach and introduce each other’s content to a whole new crowd. Take note of these strategies and join us as we explore how to make cross-posting work for podcast hosts and their podcasting allies. Today’s Hosts: MacKenzie Bennett and Todd Cochrane Cross-post Strategies for Podcaster Colla ..read more

Todd and Mike sprinkle bits of advice about what podcast statistics that podcasters should pay more attention to as well as the ones that are less crucial to creators overall understanding of their success. Podcasters should focus on key statistics that reflect their unique goals and aspirations instead of getting caught up in every available metric. Remember the importance of not stressing over stats but focusing on consistency and quality of the content to ensure steady growth and audience retention in the long term. Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell and Todd Cochrane Podcast statistics can be an im ..read more

In today’s episode, we will delve into the podcast website must-have features, from selecting the perfect theme and SEO plugins to incorporating an effective audio player. Join us as we discuss the elements your podcast website needs, how to integrate social sharing, and tips to enhance your website’s user experience for your listeners. Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell and MacKenzie Bennett Creating a website for your podcast involves incorporating several essential tools and features to ensure functionality, audience engagement and SEO. Podcast Website Must-Haves RSS Feed Setup: Configuring an RSS f ..read more

Sharing practical tips for landing a job in podcasting Whether you’re a seasoned audio engineer or a passionate storyteller looking to break into the industry, this episode is packed with valuable advice from top insiders.We uncover necessary skills, the dos and don’ts of applying, and how to make your resume stand out. Long-standing Blubrry employees share our experiences to help you turn your podcasting aspirations into a rewarding career. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane, Mike Dell and MacKenzie Bennett Finding a job in the podcast industry involves a mix of networking, skill development, and s ..read more

Exclusive Content Has the Capability to Reshape the Podcast Industry Companies like Spotify, Wondery, and Luminary have invested in exclusive podcasts, contributing to a more competitive environment. Blubrry, on the provider side has also started offering Premium podcasting subscription plans content creation for our podcasters. Are these efforts worth it for the podcast industry? These directory platforms offer unique content to their subscribers, with Luminary, for instance, providing exclusives featuring well-known personalities and charging a monthly subscription fee. This move towards ex ..read more

A recap of the Mid-America Trucking Show and Podcast Movement Evolutions, featuring an interview with our April Podcaster of the Month, Cheryl Jones In this enlightening episode of our podcast, Todd and Mike recap their experiences at two conferences they attend in March: the Mid-America Trucking Show and Podcast Movement Evolutions. Getting into the the details of these conferences, buzzing with innovation, inspiration, and insightful exchanges. They share their experiences with keynote speeches that set new directions for the future of podcasting and reflect on the informative and inspiring ..read more

In today’s episode of Podcast Insider hosts Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell discuss the new tools released by Blubrry Podcasting: Widgets & Embeds, and Vid2Pod. Widgets and Embeds are aimed at improving engagement with audiences and Vid2Pod makes it incredibly easy for video creators to also become audio creators. The first of these services, Widgets and Embeds, offers a seamless integration of podcast content into websites and blogs. This tool allows podcasters to effortlessly share their episodes on various platforms, providing listeners with easy access to their favorite shows. With custom ..read more

This week we released our latest tool for podcasting, our very own Blubrry PAI – Podcast AI Assistant. In this episode we go into detail on how our new artificial intelligence feature for Thrive Bundle customers completely changes the way they prepare for, publish and promote their podcast. This new podcast AI tool is a game-changer for our creators and we promise will simplify the podcasting process, saving all involved precious time and energy that can be devoted to your podcast recordings. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell Last week we talked about the Thrive Bundle at Blubrry. Now ..read more

The Thrive Bundle from Blubrry is designed to empower podcasters of all levels. From the novice just starting out to the seasoned professional looking to enhance their show. Combined with our renowned hosting services, detailed analytics, and seamless WordPress integration via the PowerPress Plugin, the Thrive Bundle offers tools and insights that are indispensable for podcast growth and audience engagement. Today the team unpacks each component of the bundle and why it’s a steal for anyone looking for that extra dose of podcasting power. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane, Mike Dell and MacKenzie ..read more