Chief Audience Officer

223 | How The Apple Top 100 Charts Really Work (And How You Can Rank)


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Did you know that downloads aren't what get you on the Apple Top 100 charts? It’s not a secret, but a lot of podcasters are still getting it wrong. In this episode, find out what actually drives rankings and three tactics to get your show there. You'll also learn what happens (and what doesn't) when you reach the top, how to use your ranking to boost credibility, and what it takes to crack Spotify’s charts. If you're ready to do the work to get there, don't miss this one!


Topics discussed:

  • The metric that drives the Apple Top 100 chart rankings

  • Benefits of ranking on top 100 podcast charts 

  • 3 strategies to land on the Apple Top 100 charts

  • How Spotify compares to Apple’s chart rankings


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