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Podcast Sponsorship: How to Get Podcast Sponsors and What They Pay
What podcast sponsors pay in 2026, how many downloads you need, where to find sponsors, and how to pitch—with CPM rate tables and pitch email templates.
How to Grow Your Podcast Audience from 0 to 10,000
A stage-by-stage playbook for growing a podcast audience—what actually moves downloads at 0, 1,000 and 10,000 listeners, with the benchmarks to know when to switch tactics.
Podcast Statistics 2026: Listeners, Downloads, Ad Spend, and Industry Growth
60+ podcast statistics for 2026—how many podcasts exist, who listens, how fast the industry is growing, and what advertisers spend. Updated quarterly with first-party Libsyn hosting data.
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What Makes Podcast Listeners Come Back? Insights From 2026 Research
55% of listeners judge a podcast in five minutes, but loyalty builds over time. We unpack new 2026 research on first impressions, listening habits, and host loyalty—and what creators can learn from the findings.
Grow Your Podcast Audience as a Guest on Other Shows
Appearing on other podcasts can introduce your show to listeners who already share your interests. Learn how to find the right guest opportunities, pitch hosts effectively, and turn interviews into meaningful audience growth.
Does Your Podcast Need Video? What to Consider in 2026
Video can expand podcast discovery, create more promotional content, and add new ways for audiences to engage—but full video also brings more production and publishing work. Here’s how to decide what level of video makes sense for your show.
How to Upload a Podcast to YouTube (Manually or Automatically)
Learn how to get your podcast onto YouTube, whether you want to upload episodes manually or automate publishing through your RSS feed. This guide covers the setup, playlist settings, audio and video options, troubleshooting, and measurement details that matter once your show is there.
Podcast Sponsorship: How to Get Podcast Sponsors and What They Pay
What podcast sponsors pay in 2026, how many downloads you need, where to find sponsors, and how to pitch—with CPM rate tables and pitch email templates.
How to Measure Podcast Success: The 8 Metrics That Actually Matter
Downloads are only one signal. Here are the 8 podcast success metrics worth tracking, what a good number looks like at each stage, and how to read them in IAB-certified analytics.
How One Podcast Turns Ad Revenue Into Community Grants
For Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, podcast revenue has a purpose beyond the show. Advertising revenue from Blended goes back into Blended Pledge, helping fund travel grants that bring more voices to industry stages.
How to Do an Interview Podcast in 5 Steps & the Best Podcasting Questions
Build a better interview podcast with expert tips on finding guests, asking engaging questions, recording quality interviews, and promoting every episode.
How to Grow Your Podcast Audience from 0 to 10,000
A stage-by-stage playbook for growing a podcast audience—what actually moves downloads at 0, 1,000 and 10,000 listeners, with the benchmarks to know when to switch tactics.
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