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Could podcasting be the ultimate game-changer for political campaigns in 2024? U.S. presidential candidates are turning to long-form podcast interviews to bypass traditional media, delivering unfiltered messages straight to the audience. This shift isn’t just a tactic; it’s reshaping how voters connect with politicians on a deeper level.In this episode, Hayden and Sean discuss how to use video for podcast growth, particularly through YouTube, which has become essential for discoverability. We also cover YouTube Shorts’ new three-minute limit and explore why this change could impact your content strategy. And, with Google’s new Notebook LM AI tool creating personalized “podcasts,” we’re seeing just how influential podcasts have become in delivering information.For podcasters focused on strategic growth, intentional audience engagement, and data-driven production decisions, this episode is packed with practical insights.00:43 - Sounds Profitable: Video’s Role in Podcast Discovery03:51 - YouTube’s Impact on Discoverability for Audio Podcasts05:23 - YouTube Shorts Extends to 3 Minutes: Key Takeaways09:29 - Google’s Notebook LM: AI-Generated Podcasts for Personal Use12:37 - Political Campaigns Turn to Podcasts: The Big Picture➡️ Sounds Profitable’s Research on Video Discoverability: https://soundsprofitable.com/guide/what-video-brings-to-podcast-discovery/➡️ YouTube Shorts Update: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11414555?hl=en➡️ Google Notebook LM Launch: https://blog.google/products/search/notebooklm/➡️ novapodcasting.com#Podcasting #PodcastGrowth #PodcastStrategy #AudienceEngagement #PoliticalCampaigns #YouTubeShorts #IntentionalContent
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This week’s episode is packed with the stuff that’s going to change the game for podcasters in 2024. First up, Spotify’s new discovery metrics—a tool that shows exactly how listeners are finding (or NOT finding) your podcast. This is data you can use to tweak your SEO, thumbnails, and titles for growth.Next, we talk audio branding. Veritonic’s new report shows that podcasts with strong sound design build better connections. Your audio identity needs to be as tight as your content if you want your audience to stick around.We also cover This American Life going premium. As ad revenue drops, more podcasts are exploring subscription models to sustain growth.Finally, AI in podcasting. ABC ran a test using AI to optimize titles and descriptions across their platform. It worked, but one thing was clear: human creativity still wins. AI is great as a tool, but it’s not replacing your voice. We break down what this means for the future.00:10 - Spotify’s Discovery Metrics: What You Need to Know01:42 - Using Data to Drive Growth05:11 - Veritonic’s Audio Branding Insights06:12 - Sound Design: Your Secret Weapon08:10 - This American Life Goes Premium11:14 - AI in Podcasting: ABC’s Big Test16:04 - Why AI Won’t Replace Human Creativity➡️ Spotify’s Discovery Metrics: https://support.spotify.com/us/podcasters/article/understanding-impressions/➡️ Veritonic Audio Branding Report: https://20817577.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20817577/Elevating%20Brand%20Experience%20Through%20Sound_FINAL.pdf➡️ This American Life Premium Launch: https://mailchi.mp/thislife/words-you-cant-say-2686904➡️ ABC’s AI Podcast Test: https://www.abc.net.au/digital-product/abc-podcast-headlines-generative-ai-pilot/104455766➡️ novapodcasting.com#Podcasting #AIinPodcasting #PodcastGrowth #Spotify #AudioBranding #Monetization #AIContentCreation
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The podcasting industry is moving fast, and if you’re not keeping up, you’re falling behind. Hayden and Sean break down some of the biggest shifts in podcasting this week, like Tim Ferriss’ new approach to standing out, the potential of YouTube Music’s RSS feed integration, and why Spotify is gaining serious ground on Apple Podcasts. Want to know how to grow a podcast in 2024? It might not be what you think. We explore the strategies that could make all the difference.The truth? Podcasting success in 2024 isn’t about chasing downloads or some vanity metric. It’s about engagement. It’s about loyalty. And it’s about making content so good that your audience can’t ignore you. If you’re serious about growing your podcast audience, this is what you need to know right now. Stop focusing on surface-level numbers and start using podcast analytics tools that actually move the needle.And remember, don’t ask people to subscribe—make content so good that they have to.00:10 - Tim Ferriss’ New Rules for Podcasting Success
01:42 - Why Do Podcasts Stagnate? Common Pitfalls Explained
05:11 - YouTube Music Integrates RSS: What It Means for Podcasters
06:12 - Kids and Family Podcasts: Insights from a New Study
08:10 - Podcast Advertising & Alternative Monetization Models
11:14 - Apple Podcasts Hits a New Low: What’s Behind the Decline?
15:08 - Chartable Shuts Down: How This Impacts Podcasting
16:04 - The Best Podcast Metrics to Track for Growth in 2024➡️ Tim Ferriss’ New Rules for Podcasting: https://tim.blog/2024/09/16/my-new-ru...➡️ YouTube Music RSS Feed Integration: https://9to5google.com/2023/11/14/you...➡️ Submit Your Podcast to YouTube Music: https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/submi...➡️ Realm Podcast Research: https://www.realm.fm/research-report-...➡️ Apple Podcasts vs. Spotify: https://livewire.io/libsyn-stats-visu...➡️ Chartable Closing Announcement: https://variety.com/2024/digital/news...➡️ novapodcasting.com
