Podcast popularity has exploded over the past few years, even though the format’s already in it’s second decade. More podcasters produce more shows than ever, while new devices and ubiquitous bandwidth enable more consumers to listen. If you’re thinking about jumping into the podcast game, you might be asking yourself, “just how many podcasts are […]
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How can podcast creators see who listens to shows?
Podcast analytics is one of the most contentious topics among content professionals right now. Unlike other types of online content, which often can support exhaustive (if not downright creepy) levels of audience reporting, podcast audience measurement is still pretty much at the “read the tea leaves” stage of development. On websites, we can easily know […]
How can podcasts make money?
Although podcasting tools have become affordable for hobbyists to make quality audio at home, many aspiring podcasters still want to know how podcasts can make money. Here are five ways that our producers and our clients have all earned cash from online audio. 1. “Organic,” non-targeted ads. You’re probably most familiar with “host reads,” a […]