Podcast Insider

Missing Pieces: How to Fill the Gaps in Your Podcast’s Success – PCI 404


Listen Later

In this episode, MacKenzie and Mike discuss critical elements that may be missing from your podcast. They cover essential areas to enhance your podcast’s success and listener engagement.

Being this is Episode 404, we figured it would be a good time for you (and us) to try and figure out what might be missing from your podcast.

8 Potential Gaps Holding Back Your Podcast’s Success
1. Marketing and Promotion:

• Strategies for effective social media marketing

• Leveraging SEO for podcasts
• Collaborating with other podcasters for cross-promotion
• Utilizing email newsletters to engage listeners
• Paid advertising options and best practices

2. Audience Engagement:

• Techniques for increasing listener interaction

• Running contests and giveaways
• Creating a community around your podcast (e.g., Facebook groups, Discord servers)
• Responding to listener feedback and incorporating it into episodes

3. Technical Aspects:

• Advanced audio editing tips

• Best practices for remote recording
• Upgrading your podcasting equipment
• Troubleshooting common technical issues
• Backup strategies for recordings and files

4. Content Creation:

• Brainstorming unique episode ideas

• Structuring episodes for maximum impact
• Storytelling techniques for podcasters
• Incorporating multimedia elements (e.g., video, live streaming)
• Scripting versus improvisation: finding the right balance

5. Monetization:

• Different monetization models (ads, sponsorships, merchandise, Patreon)

• Approaching potential sponsors
• Pricing and negotiating sponsorship deals
• Creating exclusive content for paying subscribers
• Financial management for podcasters

6. Analytics and Growth:

• Understanding podcast analytics and metrics

• Tracking and improving listener retention rates
• Strategies for growing your listener base
• Analyzing competition and finding your niche
• Using feedback and data to improve your content

7. Legal and Ethical Considerations:

• Understanding copyright and fair use in podcasting

• Contracts and agreements with guests and collaborators
• Ethical interviewing and content creation practices
• Handling sensitive or controversial topics responsibly

8. Personal Development:

• Time management and productivity tips for podcasters

• Maintaining creativity and avoiding burnout
• Continuing education and staying updated with industry trends
• Networking with other podcasters and industry professionals
• Setting and achieving podcasting goals

We’re sure all podcasters could come up with more things to check and make sure you are including in your podcast work-flow.

Thanks for listening! You can always find us at podcastinsider.com and of course, blubrry.com.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system. Tickets give the whole team access vs. direct emails or calls. General podcasting discussion and more can be shared on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider

Hosting customers can schedule a one-on-one call with Todd or a tech checkup with Mike.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Podcast InsiderBy Mike Dell, MacKenzie Bennett, Dave Clements

  • 3.5
  • 3.5
  • 3.5
  • 3.5
  • 3.5

3.5

19 ratings


More shows like Podcast Insider

View all
The Audacity to Podcast® by Daniel J. Lewis

The Audacity to Podcast®

369 Listeners

The Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast by Elsie Escobar and Rob Walch

The Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast

131 Listeners

New Media Show (Video) by Rob Greenlee

New Media Show (Video)

17 Listeners

SCL: The Subject, Composition and Light Photography Podcast by www.robnunnphoto.com

SCL: The Subject, Composition and Light Photography Podcast

12 Listeners

Mike Tech Show Podcast by

Mike Tech Show Podcast

32 Listeners

The Gadget Professor (Video) by Don Baine

The Gadget Professor (Video)

11 Listeners

Geek News Central Podcast by Todd Cochrane

Geek News Central Podcast

141 Listeners

Software Process and Measurement Cast by Thomas M. Cagley Jr

Software Process and Measurement Cast

19 Listeners

Geek News Central Special Media Feed by Todd Cochrane

Geek News Central Special Media Feed

2 Listeners

New Media Show (Audio) by Rob Greenlee

New Media Show (Audio)

26 Listeners

Mike Tech Show Podcast by

Mike Tech Show Podcast

54 Listeners

Buzzcast by Buzzsprout

Buzzcast

179 Listeners