The Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
Takeaways from NAB in Las Vegas. What if your feed is capped? Or is it? We've got answers. New audio-centric social media platform, Air Chat. Is CPM the problem in podcasting? A bit about the Shure MoveMic and the updated MV7+. Some great updates to the Notes App on iOS 18 (allegedly). Insight on what it takes to crack the top 10 in a category on Apple Podcasts upon launch! 👀 Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email [email protected], call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on ! We'd love to hear from you! SIGN UP FOR OUR...
info_outline 265 Apple Podcasts Search Update, Marketing Your Podcast With Transcripts Plus Podcast Data And TrendsThe Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
No more Google Podcasts? George Carlin's estate reaches settlement after AI Podcast, marketing your episodes with Apple Podcasts and the new transcripts feature! Two soapboxes 👀 Rob on Bill Maher refusing to stop the smoke for Steve-O, and Elsie's, on marketers and the misleading headlines! Big ups to Ashley Carman for her piece on some of the biggie podcasts using app game marketing, discussing The Infinite Dial 2024, and March's downloads stats! User agent and geographic! 👀 Sign up for this event featuring the YouTube Podcasting Team with Libsyn! All about YouTube + RSS + Podcasting!...
info_outline 264 Optimizing For Podcast Discovery, Uploading Your Transcripts & The Shure MoveMicThe Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
You can now upload your own transcripts to Libsyn 5! The amazing new Shure MoveMic, Libsyn teams up with Bunny Studio! How Episodes.fm can really help you market your podcast. FYI Having keywords in your description, no matter how many times won't be indexed by Apple Podcasts (and more data on what gets your show found in Apple Podcasts,) Rick Selah as the new EVP of Sales for Advertisecast aka Libsyn Ads! Yes, Advertisecast is now Libsyn Ads 🎉 And stats, the latest geographic and user agents data. 👀 Sign up for this event featuring the YouTube Podcasting Team with Libsyn! All about...
info_outline 263 Creative Marketing Unleashed and iOS 17's Impact on PodcastingThe Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
We cover the release of IAB Podcast Metrics V2.2 for public comment; using community volunteers for human-assisted transcripts and addressing common transcription questions; Elsie's thoughts on the risks of "magically replying" on social media; Rob's take on the potential impact of iOS 17 and Q1 ad changes; effective podcast marketing tactics ranging from vinyl-wrapped cars to Overcast ads and guerrilla approaches; how programmatic ads can provide modest but meaningful income; a discussion of the Edison Research Share of Ear Report; and a look at podcast stats, geographic and user agent data....
info_outline 262 Protecting Your Podcast Brand, Effective Podcast Advertising and Programmatic Challenges ExploredThe Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
Hit skip or hit subscribe? The dilemma of podcast ads, explored from both sides of the microphone; what is podcast x-ray and why do you need it? The impact of podcast fame, podcast business and controversial guests is it destroying podcasting? Let's be nice to people on the internet; podcast Ads as a tool to get better at your own podcast promotion; the Podcast Threads community is thriving, plus so much more! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email [email protected], call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on ! We'd love to...
info_outline 261 Apple Podcasts Transcript Updates and Stepping Down From Podcast LeadershipThe Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
Rob and Elsie dive into the world of podcast transcripts, covering everything from Apple Podcasts' new automatic transcription feature to the best practices for creating and using custom transcripts. They also discuss recent developments in the industry, including Apple Podcasts' exclusivity shifts, changes in podcast app ownership, and the impact of iOS 17 on podcast statistics plus user agents download numbers are back! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email [email protected], call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on !...
info_outline 260 Exploring Podcast Rankings, Network Negotiations and Listener EducationThe Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
How to determine your ranking compared to other podcasts and our perspective on it. The optimal methods for utilizing third-party and first-party podcast statistics. The crucial questions you should pose when considering a partnership with a podcast network. Insights into podcast app functionality, audience desires, and audience needs. We'll also cover statistics, including geographic and user agent data, and Rob's soapbox discussion on 'The Incredible Shrinking Podcast Industry,' and more! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going!...
info_outline 259 The Growth of Podcast Advertising And Podcast Marketing Real TalkThe Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
It's the new year, and that means new public domain works are available! Time to update the copyright for your podcast's RSS feed, preparing for the influx of new advertisers entering the world of podcasting in 2024. Google Search now featuring podcasts 👀 We're excited to announce the Podcast Hall of Fame inductees for the class of 2024! Additionally, we'll delve into real talk about podcast marketing, explore the latest podcast advertising rates, and so much more! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email [email protected],...
info_outline 258 Free Speech and 2024 Podcast Predictions BeginThe Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
All the predictions discussion for 2024, including how the election year and podcast advertising intersect and expectations about social media podcast marketing and growth. A free speech soapbox from Rob; from RSS to newsletters; the video to podcast RSS feed workflow; discussing the casualties of the podcasting bloodbath, yikes! Details about a 301 redirect plus geographic and user agent and a bit of a deep dive into the Apple Podcasts iOS 17 update and how that affected download numbers! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going!...
info_outline 257 Apple Podcasts vs Spotify 2023 Podcast Charts and Castro Closure?The Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
What do the most popular podcasts in 2023 from Apple and Spotify have in common? Is Elsie's beloved Castro App closing down? Submitting your show to the Black Podcasting directory, tips for inviting a celebrity to be a guest on your podcast. Seasonal audience vs weekly audience, which is best? And the latest podcast advertising rates! Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email [email protected], call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on ! We'd love to hear from you! SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER ! Quick Episode Summary (1:53)...
info_outlineApple getting you ready for the end of the year via their holiday submission deadlines, getting their podcast strategy going with Jon Stewart, podcasts in Audible, when a podcaster is put into solitary confinement because of his podcast, an Elsie soapbox and of course stats, it’s mean and median number time!
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Quick Episode Summary
- :13 Intro
- 3:20 PROMO 1: Legally Insane Films
- 3:51 Rob and Elsie Conversation
- Elsie has no power for there’s still a podcast!
- In Apple news, the sports category and holiday submission headlines
- Jon Stewart signs with Apple and is going to create a podcast
- Podcasts in Audible!
- iHeart Media acquiring Voxnest
- The new Shure MV7 and wow is it cool
- 26:27 Elsie’s soapbox to all podcasting hardware companies and current male podcasting influencers
- Dumpster Fyre and solitary confinement
- Marvel is hiring!
- 37:27 PROMO 2: Citizens of Jobland
- Libsyn update and tip! The YouTube destination is back and how to get your shows on YouTube
- You are not transferring from Google Play Music to Google Podcasts not to YouTube Music
- Changing from a general HTML5 player to the Libsyn player and why downloads went down
- Oh! Quake!
- Why did you leave us?
- Rob is famous in Chile
- There is a way to convert an RSS feed to xls
- 54:07. Some crazy pre-stats from Daniel J Lewis broken down by Rob
- 55:53 PROMO 3: All Access: Med School Admissions
- 57:03 Stats! Mean and median numbers
- Where have we been and where are we going
Featured Podcast Promos + Audio
- PROMO 1: Based on a True Story
- PROMO 2: Citizens of Jobland
- PROMO 3: All Access: Med School Admission
Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!
Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie
- Our SpeakPipe Feedback page! Leave us feedback :)
- Jon Stewart signs with Apple to launch a new current affairs series
- Amazon’s Audible Adds 100,000 Podcast Shows for Free
- The Feed in Audible
- iHeartMedia To Acquire Voxnest
- Shure MV7 USB/XLR Microphone Review from Ray Ortega
- Billy McFarland, of Fyre Festival infamy, now in solitary confinement after podcast interview
- Marvel is hiring!
- Publishing to YouTube via Libsyn OnPublish
- RSS to CSV converter
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