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Re-certified for IAB metrics to V2.1, discussing the State of Podcast Agencies, talk about the best naming conventions, the power of shout-outs and how to make Apple Podcasts better. Plus, stats, the lastest geographic and user agent download data, and updated Podcast Advertising Rates. Also, featuring all kinds of awesome audio feedback from you. Big love to those that did send that audio feedback ❤ 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...
info_outline 266 iOS 18 Notes App Rumors, Podcasting Gear Talk and the Future of Podcast Success MeasurementThe 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_outlineCanva integration, MGM studios, Netflix, images not showing up while searching on Google for podcasts, Artwork specs (yep, again,) all kinds of Apple Podcasts stuff including a very interesting word being censored that starts with m, and this time the stats convo is all about Call Her Daddy!
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Quick Episode Summary
- :13 Intro
- 3:08 PROMO 1: Not Just Another Religion and Politics Podcast
- 3:36 Rob and Elsie Conversation
- Canva integration!
- Amazon acquired MGM Studios and what that means for podcasting
- Netflix is ‘expanding’ it’s podcasting footprint
- 21:54 Voice feedback about Voicelink.fm from Neal
- How important is your description to find potential listeners?
- Why when searching on Google for podcasts, some results come out with images and some without?
- Artwork specs! Yep, we mention them again and how the wrong specs could possibly cause issues with some podcast apps updating
- 35:48 PROMO 2: I Love Kentucky
- IAB stats vs unique download stats
- Double episodes in Apple Podcasts
- 42:54 Audio feedback from Jonathan about our meet-up on shownotes! via Voicelink.fm
- Apple Podcasts, shownotes and iOS 14.6
- Good stuff about Apple supporting people with disabilities
- Apple has expanded their affiliate program to cover podcast subscriptions!
- Podcasters - hobby vs career
- Worst email of the week: how to profit from your audience
- Spotify brought downloaded podcasts to Apple Watch
- Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces!
- IAB’s survey of podcast ad revenue
- There is a word that’s being censored in Apple Podcasts as a verb, not a noun
- 1:13:35 PROMO 3: The Strokecast
- Stats EXTRA! No end of the month data yet, as when we recorded the episode it was not the end of the show
- Talking about Call Her Daddy as number 5 for Podtrac
- Where have we been?
- Where are we going?
Featured Podcast Promos + Audio
- PROMO 1: Not Just Another Religion and Politics Podcast
- PROMO 2: I Love Kentucky
- PROMO 3: The Strokecast
Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!
Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie
- Leave us voice feedback!
- Libsyn 5 Update! Webinar
- Amazon buys MGM for $8.45 billion
- Streaming Giant Netflix Is Expanding Its Podcasting Footprint
- Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities
- Apple Introduces Affiliate Program for Podcasts Subscriptions
- Why A Podcast Is A ‘Hobby’ For Apple And ‘Career’ For Spotify
- Spotify brings offline listening to the Apple Watch, at last
- Spaces is here, let’s chat
- U.S. Podcast Ad Revenues Grew 19% YoY in 2020; set to exceed $1B this year and $2B by 2023
- Barstool’s ‘Call Her Daddy’ Returns To Top Five In April.
- The Call Her Daddy season finale
- DEI For Podcasters Audience Value and Growth
- Elsie will be joining the Podcasting, Seriously club in Clubhouse, come hang out with her! You can join the club to check her out on June 9 at 4 pm ET.
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