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If you're new to the podcasting scene and seeking a go-to source for the latest industry news and daily updates, Podnews is your ultimate destination. We are so excited to welcome James Cridland to the podcast today. James, editor of Podnews and a seasoned radio futurologist, writer, consultant, and public speaker, has been a prominent figure in the audio industry since 1989. With an impressive track record, he introduced the world's first streaming radio smartphone app in 2005 for the original Virgin Radio in London, launching daily podcasts earlier in that year. In 2007, he joined the BBC, working on the BBC Player for radio and dramatically increasing the service's audio quality. After contributing to the foundation of the UK Radioplayer, he worked globally with businesses such as Canada's Vista Radio, Pure and Frontier Silicon, talkSPORT, ABC, and media companies worldwide. His focus was guiding them on the benefits and challenges that new platforms bring to their business.
As we jump into this incredibly insightful conversation, James shares the story of building Podnews and its success, highlighting lessons learned. We delve into community engagement, the importance of consistency, and James' advice on effective show monetization. He emphasizes the significance of analyzing show metrics, and podcast trends, and understanding audience behavior. Be sure not to miss out on this great conversation. Thanks for listening!
Podnews Daily, Podnews Weekly Review
For more key takeaways from this episode, be sure to check out Business Beyond The Mic Show Notes.
Resources from Today’s Episode:
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James Cridland Cellphone Australia: +61 447 692 743
James Cridland Phone Number UK: +44 20 7100 1811
James Cridland Contact
James Cridland Blog
Podnews
New Podcast Trailers
Podcast Movement
The Podcast Show
Apple Podcast Connect
Spotify for Podcasters
Podcast Industry Data
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By Carli van HeerdenIf you're new to the podcasting scene and seeking a go-to source for the latest industry news and daily updates, Podnews is your ultimate destination. We are so excited to welcome James Cridland to the podcast today. James, editor of Podnews and a seasoned radio futurologist, writer, consultant, and public speaker, has been a prominent figure in the audio industry since 1989. With an impressive track record, he introduced the world's first streaming radio smartphone app in 2005 for the original Virgin Radio in London, launching daily podcasts earlier in that year. In 2007, he joined the BBC, working on the BBC Player for radio and dramatically increasing the service's audio quality. After contributing to the foundation of the UK Radioplayer, he worked globally with businesses such as Canada's Vista Radio, Pure and Frontier Silicon, talkSPORT, ABC, and media companies worldwide. His focus was guiding them on the benefits and challenges that new platforms bring to their business.
As we jump into this incredibly insightful conversation, James shares the story of building Podnews and its success, highlighting lessons learned. We delve into community engagement, the importance of consistency, and James' advice on effective show monetization. He emphasizes the significance of analyzing show metrics, and podcast trends, and understanding audience behavior. Be sure not to miss out on this great conversation. Thanks for listening!
Podnews Daily, Podnews Weekly Review
For more key takeaways from this episode, be sure to check out Business Beyond The Mic Show Notes.
Resources from Today’s Episode:
James Cridland
James Cridland on LinkedIn
James Cridland on X
James Cridland Cellphone Australia: +61 447 692 743
James Cridland Phone Number UK: +44 20 7100 1811
James Cridland Contact
James Cridland Blog
Podnews
New Podcast Trailers
Podcast Movement
The Podcast Show
Apple Podcast Connect
Spotify for Podcasters
Podcast Industry Data
Connect with Carli:
Business Beyond The Mic on Spotify
Business Beyond The Mic on Apple Podcasts
Business Beyond The Mic on Instagram
Carli on Instagram
Carli on X
We Edit Podcasts