I was in a Facebook group and someone asked, "What are your tips for getting more listeners to your podcast?" and the very first comment was, "Marketing.. Facebook ads" and while there were other decent suggestions, many of the suggestions were BUYING promotion (Facebook, Google Ads, etc). 

It wasn't until I left a comment that someone brought up making sure your content is good. Here is what I wrote:

Create content that is SO GOOD, that your audience has no choice, they HAVE TO share it with a friend. According to Jacobs media 70% of people find new podcasts through word of mouth.

Once you are positive your show is having the impact on people you want to impact (it really needs to be people you did not grow up with, and people you are not related to like your mother), THEN you can start promoting your show. 

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Publicity Isn't Always the Key To Success

Why do I say this? Do you know these names?

Samantha 'Just Sam' Diaz

Laine Hardy

Maddie Poppe

Trent Harmon

Nick Fradiani

Caleb Johnson

Candice Glover

Phillip Phillips

Scotty McCreery

Lee DeWyze

Kris Allen

David Cook

Jordin Sparks

Taylor Hicks

Carrie Underwood

Fantasia Barrino

Ruben Studdard

Kelly Clarkson

Thes are all American Idol WINNERS. With this in mind, publicity alone will not be the sole solution to getting your show more downloads. You need to make sure it resonates with your audience first. 

 

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