Scheduling podcast campaigns is the final step in planning your podcast for the new year. What ARE Podcast Campaigns? Imagine that you are your own podcast advertiser. Podcast ad campaigns are the ads and assets that you would run on your show. You can think of them strictly in a
The Podcast Growth Phase of Planning is less about achieving and more about being able to consciously make choices that best suit what you need to do to hit your own goals. As part of your planning process, focus on something that can be reviewed annually, every 6 months, or every
“Make a podcast.” You hear it in your dreams. Your friends keep telling you “You’re so funny,” “You have a great voice,” “You tell the best stories,” and you know they are right. You should just start. Everything in you is ready to make a podcast, to jump into your
In my next three blogs, I will be looking at podcast planning for 2023. By separating the plan into three distinct phases, I’ll give you a roadmap to follow and get yourself primed for a New Year of podcasting success — even better than this year! In each phase, adjust
When you are creating podcast advertising it is foremost, an opportunity to present loyal listeners with a call to action that facilitates desired behaviors and/or sales. To that end, we bring you five tips to help keep you focused on creating podcast advertising that really works. 1. Make your message
Podcast planning is one of the best strategies you can utilize on a regular basis. Most folks get to planning at the end of the year or the beginning of the year, but you can “plan” at any time. With a plan in place, you don’t need to be reactionary
It’s the end of the year and maybe you’re feeling like your podcast plan has all gone to crap, like you haven’t even come close to achieving all your podcast plan goals. Like, “where the heck did all my time and energy go, and what do I have to show
Podcasters! Who is ready for ALL of the peopleing? Going outside? Talking to other folks in real life – face to face? And attending your very first podcast conference! Why attend a podcast conference? Conferences are where we get together as a community to learn, share, network, grow and simply
Certain seasons during the year the world takes time off. For example, as we head toward the end of the year, it’s holiday time! Many people take time off the last two weeks of the calendar year to be with family and friends. In many parts of the world, one
Creating a podcast is, for some, the dream of making a living doing something you love. It can feel so lofty and elusive … it’s scary. For Jim Harold, it is a reality that changed his life. His desire to create a podcast started with a sneaking suspicion that he
A podcasting education is integral to podcasting. I’ve been teaching podcasting for more than a decade. In fact, back when I started, I was asked to do a “How To Podcast Workshop” a year after I had started my podcast! Here are my receipts circa July 2007! Many things have
[Updated] Should you create a podcast? Can you create a podcast? Yes, the answer is YES, just start. We interviewed 500 podcasters in our Rockin Libsyn Podcast series at all stages of podcasting and asked them: “What do you wish you knew before you started podcasting?” We found there are
[Updated] Niche content is where it’s at! Last week we spoke with Kate Erickson who is the engine at Entrepreneurs On Fire (EOF) and co-author of The Podcast Journal: Idea to Launch in 50 Days. We talked with her about the importance of establishing content systems to prepare your podcast
Podcasting about my motherhood journey gave me the opportunity to put my voice out there. It inspired me to be bold and unapologetic. This series is all about Libsyn podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts, like Vida With Christie Podcast to the world as well as
[Updated] What do content systems have to do with monetizing your new podcast? Everything! So, if you are launching a podcast and thinking “How do I get sponsors?” Or, even these questions: How do I get sponsorship BEFORE I launch my podcast? How do I get a sponsorship now that
| “Ellas is about amplifying the inspiring journeys of trailblazing Latina leaders.” This series is all about Libsyn podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts to the world as well as share their podcasting insight to empower the community! Q & A with Brenda from Ellas
[Updated] Maybe you are starting a podcast to make money and see a podcast subscription as the first step. Or, perhaps you have been podcasting for years and are thinking about introducing a podcast subscription just to see how it goes. Wherever you are in your podcasting journey, a podcast
As someone who has been to podcasting conferences for years, I am always excited to see things that make it easier for a podcast launch. This year I focused on new tools and features available to encourage beginning podcasters to launch in 2023. Podcast Launch Tip 1 — Gear up
“Entertaining people has always been on my mind … The Patronarchy does just that!” This series is all about Libsyn podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts, like The Patronarchy, to the world as well as share their podcasting insight to empower the community! Q & A
In the podcasting industry, remote podcast recording is evolving very quickly, due to hardware, software, and remote recording studios constantly being developed and iterated. Do you have a co-host for your podcast? Are you inspired to interview subject matter experts all over the world? If you are considering any situation
“I’ve learned so much about podcasting over the past seven years and now share that knowledge with a podcast about podcasting.” ~Eric Montgomery This series is all about Libsyn podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts to the world as well as share their podcasting insight to
This year’s Latino Podcast Listener Report hosted by Gabriel Soto, Director of Research at Edison Research and Libsyn’s Director of Community and Content, Elsie Escobar, includes exciting information about the growing, maturing Latino podcast audience for creators and advertisers alike. Growth Since 2020, the Latino podcast listenership has grown by
“For us, a podcast seemed a logical extension of the ministry, which strives to connect people with Catholic sisters for meaningful conversation about God, faith, religious life, and more.” Q & A with Sister Rejane Cytacki from A Nun’s Life Ministry When did you start podcasting? We kicked off
“Dynamic” means pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action. So, when we talk about dynamic ad insertion, we are talking about ads that can quickly and effectively change to suit current audience relevance. They are easily removed and added at will. Relevancy Think about it. It used to
One of the most important places for podcast discovery is your podcast website — a must — in addition to being listed in podcast directories. Your website serves as the nexus for all of the content you’re creating, not just your audio. It houses your show notes, transcripts, guest bios,
Is podcasting a money-making business for the majority of people? This was a question posed to Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn, during his session “The Truth about Podcasting” at the How To Make Money Podcasting Virtual Event. And surprisingly, for him, it’s a hard NO. Shocking, right? But
Dynamic ad insertion refers to ads that are inserted into a podcast through dynamic ad tools. These tools allow you to target your exact audience at the time you want to reach them. They deliver ads based on geo-location, time of day, type of listening device, and much more.
When you start thinking about your podcast format — what kind/style of podcast you would like to create — we recommend considering three things: established configurations, number of regular host/s and future evolution. In general, your podcast format should be reflective of subject and style. It should have room for
“Imagine a conversation between you and your favorite person, and you both just happen to be audiophiles who feel a deep connection to music artistry. That’s Queue Points.” This series is all about Libsyn podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts to the world as well
Your podcast title is what allows people to find you when they search the internet or their podcast app. In addition to your podcast title, other search fields play pivotal roles in listeners finding your show. Here we are going to discuss some important things to think about when selecting:
As podcasters we focus on Apple’s hardware releases and how they will create a more seamless experience in podcasting. Truth be told, we’ll be discussing it at length on Episode 220 of The Feed, but I decided to give a quick overview of what iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and WatchOS
“I am a podcast junkie and am always looking for conversations that appeal to many parts of me. When I couldn’t find it, I created it.” This series is all about Libsyn podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts to the world as well as share their
On May 16, Apple announced, “Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery in Partnership with Libsyn” fully launching later this year. This partnership will provide easier submission of new shows (and premium content) to Apple Podcasts from the Libsyn platform. Libsyn is thrilled to be among the podcast hosts partnering with Apple Podcasts
Getting featured on Apple Podcasts can have a substantial impact on your podcast growth. Up to this point, no one knew exactly how to land that coveted spot, but no longer! The team at Apple published an extremely helpful guide to get featured on Apple Podcasts. Make sure that you
This year at 2022 Podcast Movement Evolutions (PME), Libsyn is excited to sponsor the 2022 Podcast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. With so many podcasters doing incredible work in the field, the chosen inductees truly represent a level of excellence and commitment unparalleled in the podcasting industry. Podcasting
I always thought, “Maybe someday,” but I was nervous about putting myself out there. What if it’s not any good or no one listens to a parenting podcast? This series is all about Libsyn podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts to the world as well as
New public domain work, more podcasting acquisitions, adding video or not to your podcasting workflow, we have an affiliate program, yas! What you need to start a podcast in 2022, the power of host read ads, ad insertion best practices, from promo codes to insertion points, and of course stats!
When you go to the Apple Podcasts App, perhaps you’ve noticed that the background color of your show artwork is now customized, that is, if you are using IOS 14.5 or later. What you may not know is that there is a specific part of the artwork you upload that
It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s also International Podcast Day today. In the founders’ words, it is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! The Libsyn crew is celebrating both this week by looking back at some favorite moments in Hispanic and Latinx podcasting history and sponsoring a FREE
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday The Feed Episode 201! Exactly where GGTOTDTY came from, how to get a network on Apple Podcasts, changes coming to YouTube, the Google Podcasts update, how to
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎉 Celebrate! The Feed 200 is out! 🎉 → Skype recording follow-up, → Getting recommended by Google Podcast, → What’s required to attend real life podcasting conferences, →
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎤 The Feed: Episode 199 is out! → Podcast Movement recap, including the Fireside Chat partnership, → Updates from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Audacity, Glow.FM as part
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎤 The Feed: Episode 199 is coming Nothing for you as of yet, I am editing like a fiend to get an episode out to you as
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎤 The Feed: Episode 198 is out → Really awesome brand new podcasting gear, → transformative data from the Latino Podcast Listener report, → Canva + Libsyn,
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday The Feed audience I need you! To celebrate Episode 200, I would love to compile something awesome or something that feels a bit more celebratory for the
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎤 The Feed: Episode 196 is out → JioSaavn destination → Libsyn 5 Beta 1.1 release → Apple releases and update as to why your downloads might
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday Rockin’ Libsyn Podcast: Making Ways Just this year, I relaunched Making Ways with a new focus on the art of music. I’m interviewing bands together with their visual
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎤 The Feed: Episode 196 is out → Talking about Spotify! Their latest 60 million dollar deal with Alex Cooper from Call Her Daddy and its new Greenroom,
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday DEI for Podcasters Audience Value and Growth Happening this coming Thursday! Sign up today! Jun 24, 2021 2:00 PM EDT https://www.crowdcast.io/e/dei-for-podcasters Rockin’ Libsyn Podcasts: The CherryPickin Podcast Andre
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎤 The Feed: Episode 195 is out → Update on the closing of Advertisecast → SCAM alert! DMCA takedowns for alleged copyrighted images. Beware. → Apple email updates
Here we go! We have a date! All podcasters that are looking to get started with using subscriptions in Apple Podcasts, it’s time to prepare to get going! Apple has sent out an email with information and links on how to get started. Email is below in case you didn’t
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday Promote Your Show On Amazon Music! Promote Your Show on Amazon Music Rockin’ Libsyn Podcasts: And Now We Drink From Matt… And Now We Drink. It’s a long
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎤 The Feed: Episode 194 is out → Canva integration, → Amazon acquiring MGM studios & → Netflix and their podcasting strategy and what they have to do
Apple has sent out communication! YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! Key communication: Apple Podcasts Subscriptions will not be launching until June. (NOTE: June has 30 days in it) They will “communicate further updates” through “this newsletter” – meaning emails coming directly from the Apple Podcasts team so keep an eye on your email inbox!
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday Wowza CANVA!!! And boy oh boy do we have a webinar for YOUUUUUUU https://bit.ly/L5UpdateWebinar The meet-up last week was 🤯 400 + folks signed up How many did
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎤 The Feed: Episode 193 is out → https://thefeed.libsyn.com/site/193-alexa-play-the-podcast OMG Audacity was acquired, Clarifying more about the Apple Podcasts summary tag, How to get promoted on Amazon Music,
Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 👥 Libsyn has a Clubhouse club: Join the LibsynPod → https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/libsynpod Apple Podcasts and iOS 14.5 😨 → How iOS 14.5 broke Apple’s Podcasts app [ux2] https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/03/how-ios–145-broke-apples-podcasts-app →
Join us live every Tuesday! Join us on LIVE! Gathering all the updates, information, conversations and news that we publish on our Libsyn social feeds! Coming to you live, every Tuesday 🎤 The Feed: Episode 192 → https://thefeed.libsyn.com/site/192-where-has-podcasting-been The Apple Event, Apple Podcasts subscriptions, Apple Podcasts Connect troubles, Spotify
Woah. This is a BIG ONE. This is truly the biggest news to podcasts coming from Apple in a long time. If you watched the Apple Event called Spring Loaded they covered this within the first 5 minutes or so! And like always, for those of you that happen to
Glow.fm and Libsyn Libsyn announced this morning the acquisition of Glow.fm (Glow), the podcast monetization platform that enables podcasters to build membership programs and generate listener-supported revenue. Glow offers several ways to provide premium content, but some of the most popular options are below. Sell monthly podcast membership subscriptions Offer one-time
Here are some of the top questions that we hear from podcasters… “How long should my episode be?” “What is the approximate length of an episode?” “Is having a shorter or longer episode help me gain an audience?” No matter what way the question is asked, we’ve always told our
Do you know when to use show artwork vs widescreen images? You might have seen both options in the Libsyn dashboard, but wondered what exactly is the difference? Each format has a purpose! In this post, we’ll cover some podcast artwork etiquette for your show, from dimensions to best practices
It’s almost here… iOS 14.5 and there are some changes to the Apple Podcast app. This is the biggest change for Apple Podcasts for quite some time. If you are an Apple beta member you might already be seeing these changes but those of you who are patiently waiting for
Prepárate Para Grabar Tu Podcast! Tu proceso evolucionará entre más lo hagas y sepas qué estilo de trabajo te funciona mejor. El podcasting no es estático. Es cambiante y maleable.
The podcasting industry thrives on the brainstorming, free-flowing concerns, bright ideas, and intense discussion of brilliant people. For the most part, podcasters, those who work in podcasting, and the brands that support them are good people. Libsyn values participation in discussions in public and private thought-leader groups paving the way
New For Podcasters in 2021 Let’s ring in the new year with some good news for podcasters! We asked our friends in podcasting to share, in their own words, the phenomenal creative work they are planning for 2021. The needs of podcasting and podcasters continue to expand. Innovation in the
What is the podcasting industry made of? Independent voices, just like you. Every year we get an opportunity to look back at a year’s worth of amazing Libsyn podcasters and although this year was quite, the year the caliber of shows did not in any way disappoint. These shows reflect
You’ve planned your show. You’ve curated your recording space. Now it’s time to get set up for recording!
We’ll walk you through preparing the intro & outro, adding music, and recording tips specific to each podcaster level (1, 2 and 3).
By Rob Greenlee, Chairperson of The Podcast Academy and VP, Content, and Partnerships at Libsyn
Now here are some end of year news! Apple Podcasts has just released web embeds! They sent out an email, but in case you didn’t get it, check out below! Also, just so that you see what these embeds look like, check out episode 180 of The Feed! – Dear
There is still time! Get your ticket! Podcast Movement Virtual started today. The opening ceremony is tonight! It is 10 DAYS of opportunities to learn and connect with other podcasters from all over the world. We are excited to be the sponsors of the Creator Stage and the Professional Podcaster
En este blog, hablaremos sobre el equipo que necesitas para grabar y editar tu podcast.
En este artículo, vamos a discutir dónde grabar un podcast y cómo ajustar tu espacio para obtener el mejor sonido. Lo más probable es que puedas comenzar con ajustes mínimos en el espacio que ya tienes disponible.
La planificación de un podcast puede llevar desde una media hora hasta un esfuerzo de planificación de varias personas y algunos gastos de investigación. Es un tiempo bien invertido al comienzo para prepararse para el éxito y ahorrar tiempo y molestias más adelante.
¿Listo para hacer un podcast? Aquí está la guía de Libsyn para comenzar un podcast, para cualquier nivel de podcast y podcaster.
Help us make history at the Podfest Global Summit! The Podfest Global Summit is attempting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week and we are sponsoring the event! Not only is the virtual conference set to have the largest attendance but
During the pandemic we see a lot of conferences going virtual, but Podthon was a conference that started virtually last year! We took the time to have a conversation with Danielle Desir, co-founder of Podthon, founder of WOC Podcasters, and host of The Thought Card Podcast. Take a look at
Podcasting is embedded in my everyday life. It’s a part of most of my days, not only for a way to be entertained, but most importantly as a way to continue to stimulate my ever desirous brain (I was Sherlock Holmes in a past-life.) I have also found it to
There are a couple of things podcasters love and adore above all else: recognition (you know, love, acknowledgement, “I do exist because I see the downloads” aka #YesIAmNotTalkingToMyselfIKnewIt) and their listeners. 👊🏽 Given those two things and how a lot of us obsessed with all things podcasting might be needing
Looking to start a podcast without worrying about the cost of podcast equipment? Check out Libsyn’s essential podcast recording equipment guide to help with your podcast studio setup.
How can you get the best podcast sound quality with the right podcast studio setup? These podcast tips will help with starting a podcast.
Apple sent out an email on January 30, 2020 to offer some helpful advice for podcasters after experiencing Apple Podcasts Directory update issues. As a bonus, they reminded podcasters of their podcast marketing resources. The entire email is quoted below. Please read and tell your friends! BTW, I wrote about
Planning a podcast can take anywhere from as little as a half hour all the way up to a multi-person planning effort and some expenses for research. It’s time well spent at the start to set yourself up for success and save time and hassles later.
Ready to podcast? Here’s Libsyn’s guide to starting a podcast, for any level of podcast and podcaster.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!! And to follow the trend, we are compiling all the goodness that was 2019 for the entire Libsyn ecosystem, from birthdays to new Hall of Famers to new Destinations to IABv2 Certification and everything in between! Are you ready for the ride? Here we go! Podcasting
It’s been 15 years since Libsyn was born, in those 15 years we have seen podcasting grow in ways that we didn’t dream possible. We’ve seen article after article all touting podcasting as the next big thing, or finally it’s made it, or the bubble is going to burst and
Apple Podcasts sent out an email on December 13 letting us know about Alexa, Marketing with Apple Podcasts, their best listens for 2019 and holiday submission schedules! The entire email is quoted below. Please read and tell your friends 😜 By the way, this is not some special email that
Struggling with how to grow your podcast and build your audience? Check out these 10 podcast content ideas will help get people to listen to your podcast.
We are super proud of all of our Libsyn Team’s participation at Podcast Movement. When it comes to podcasting information, whether it be tactics, strategy, analysis or industry punditry, we have you covered! Below you will find all of the Libsyn Team’s sessions during Podcast Movement 2019. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14
The Libsyn Team will be at Podcast Movement! And not only will we be available for you to come chat with us about all things Libsyn and podcasting but we’ll be holding a couple of unofficial meet-ups 😬 We would love to meet you IRL! The meet-ups below both take
Did you know that September 30 is International Podcast Day? Even Google knows about it 😁 All International Podcast Day Information You need to go to the International Podcast Day website. All the things are there. All. The. Things. They have an a day and a half full of sessions
We are incredibly excited to be attending Podcast Movement 2018 in Philadelphia! This has become one of the highlights of the year, and in 2018, we are taking the biggest Libsyn Team yet to the event! We are there for you, the podcaster, the wanna be podcaster, the OG podcaster,
The interwebs as we speak, is still flooded with all things GDPR 😱 In case you happen to not know why all of a sudden you were getting floods of emails all asking you for permission here’s some info on GPDR. Here are some links and basic info that will
There is a lot…um…A LOT of talk in the internet (and the world) about Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War.” The Libsyn Team has been having fun in supporting Soapy in expressing his love for the movie (and the Avengers in general) with featuring all his cosplay on the Libsyn Dashboard 😬
Updated: May 4, 2018. For some time now, Google has been enhancing the way they handle how podcasts display in search results using an Android device. There have been several new articles which are gaining a lot of coverage in the podcasting community and are bringing a new light
If you haven’t already heard, the Libsyn stats measurements and interface is undergoing a major update. There are some new features and updated metrics as well as a beautiful new mobile-friendly interface. Any time that we change anything to do with stats, we often start to get a ton of
Libsyn is announcing a stats update today that is a part of our preparation for a larger stats update planned for December. The stats system is being redesigned to allow for IAB compliance, new features and the future expansion of stats reporting. If you want to listen to this announcement,
Big changes today, bigger changes coming in December! Woah. Is this a big announcement or what? You can hear the announcement plus discussion on episode 104 of The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast and in this Libsyn Company announcement. You can also get the announcement via this blog post here.
It’s the time of the year! When podcasters take a break… When your listeners either stop listening or binge listen… When you try try try try to put out an episode hard as you can and holiday end of the year duties get in the way… And then, when you
