Some interesting results from a study done by Improve Podcasts, conducted as an online survey in Q1 2021 and received responses from 1,076 people who self-identified as podcasters, the majority of whom were located in the U.S.

Why I want to spotlight this study is this - many of the podcasting statistics were surprising. But also shed a lot of light on the current state of podcasting, and points toward new future trends.

Here are the TOP 12 Actionable Highlights, Trends, and Podcasting Statistics.

• Improve Podcasts Study of Podcasters

Podcasting is a MARATHON, not a sprint. Be patient, take action, and apply yourself.

Let’s talk about what podcasting can do for your business in the next 12-months. Whether you’re B2C or B2B, we can create a content marketing strategy that will work for you.

Connect with me if you would like to talk more about this. My calendar is available on my Circle 270 Media® Podcast Consultants business website.

Brett Johnson is the owner and lead consultant at Circle 270 Media® Podcast Consultants. With over 35+ years of experience in Marketing, Content Creation, Audio Production/Recording, and Broadcasting, the podcast consultants at Circle 270 Media® strategically bring these strengths together for their business Podcast clients.

Email us at [email protected] to set up a time to talk more about your new or established business podcast.

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