Podcast Industry Experts

Infinite Dial 2022

April 08, 2022 05:15 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

It's that time of the year again . . . The new Infinite Dial report has come out, providing insight on how the podcast industry is moving. On this bonus episode of the Podcast Industry Experts, hosts John and Matt take you through the highlights of the Infinite Dial 2022 report. Matt and John look at important metrics that can help you as a podcaster. From what social media apps are most popular and the lack of emergence in social audio to how the pandemic continues to impact where and when...

Royalty-Free Podcast Music: What It Is, Why You Should Care, And Where To Find it - The Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting

April 06, 2022 05:15 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

Music is practically a necessity in podcasts these days. Listeners expect higher production value and one of the easier ways to improve the sound of your podcast is by incorporating royalty-free podcast music and sound effects. But where you get your music matters a great deal as a copyright strike can ruin your day or potentially even cost you serious money. On this episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, we're going to take a closer look at royalty-free podcast music -- from its impor...

Apple Podcasts Gets An Update And YouTube Commits To Podcasting

April 01, 2022 05:15 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

After months of Spotify dominating the headlines for both good and bad reasons, other players are reminding everyone they exist. Apple, LinkedIn, and YouTube all announced news that puts them in the spotlight, for now. On this month's episode of Podcast Industry Experts, hosts Matt and John take a look at Apple Podcasts' recent update, LinkedIn starting their own podcast network, and YouTube doubling down on podcasts. Listen as John and Matt discuss Apple's dwindling relevancy in podcasting...

Spotify Acquires PodSights & Chartable

March 04, 2022 05:15 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MB

Spotify continues to invest heavily in its podcast infrastructure, acquiring PodSights and Chartable most recently. It's a move that's sure to give Spotify a lot of relevant data, while boosting its ad network and the capabilities of both Anchor and Megaphone. But is that a good thing? On this month's episode of the Podcast Industry Experts, hosts John Luckenbaugh and Matthew Stevens take a look at what this deal means for the independent podcaster as well as the industry as a whole. Matt a...

Running A Podcast Hosting Company With Guest Mark Asquith

February 04, 2022 05:15 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

On this month's episode of the Podcast Industry Experts, we sit down with Captivate and Rebel Base Media co-founder Mark Asquith to get an inside look at podcasting from the perspective of an industry leader. We talk to Mark about Global's recent acquisition of Captivate, including what went into making that decision and what the move means for the company as well as its users. We also discuss Captivate's recently released features, the feature roadmap that's still ahead, and the unique hur...

Growing Your Podcast With Guest Lauren Passell

January 07, 2022 05:15 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Podcasts are continuing to explode entering 2022 but the landscape has changed a little bit for those within it. You can no longer simply publish your podcast with the expectation people will find it and listen. If you’re creating a podcast right now, you need to be promoting it. But where should you start, what works best, and how do you get the help you need within the industry? That’s precisely why we invited podcast maven Lauren Passell on this month’s episode of the Podcast Industry Ex...

2021 Podcast Stats: Reviewing the Spoken Word Audio Report

December 03, 2021 05:15 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

It's nearly the end of 2021, which means it's time to take a look at all the latest 2021 podcast stats to see how the medium has continued to evolve in the eyes of the public. The 2021 Spoken Word Audio Report was recently released by NPR and Edison Research, giving us some insight into how podcasting, audiobooks, and other spoken-word audio has grown and diversified. Join us on this episode of the Podcast Industry Experts as we take you through the Spoken Word Audio Report, analyze the fin...

Introduction to Podcast Advertising - With guest Bryan Barletta

November 05, 2021 05:15 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

As podcasting continues to grow, ways of monetizing that content grow right alongside it. But at this point, does podcast advertising work for both brands and podcasters alike? For the very first episode of Podcast Industry Experts, we're joined by the man behind podcast ad-tech, Bryan Barletta. Bryan shares his thoughts on where podcast advertising is currently, what problems need to be addressed, and what independent podcasters need to know about advertising in the first place. This is a...

October 2021 - With guest Bryan Barletta

November 05, 2021 04:15 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

As podcasting continues to grow, ways of monetizing that content grow right alongside it. But at this point, does podcast advertising work for both brands and podcasters alike? For the very first episode of Podcast Industry Experts, we're joined by the man behind podcast ad-tech, Bryan Barletta. Bryan shares his thoughts on where podcast advertising is currently, what problems need to be addressed, and what independent podcasters need to know about advertising in the first place. This is a gr...

Podcast Industry Experts - Trailer

October 28, 2021 05:15 - 34 seconds - 529 KB

The Podcast Industry Experts is your monthly slice of podcast industry news, served with a side of expert opinions. On the first Friday of every month, hosts John Luckenbaugh and Matthew Stevens will discuss the latest podcast news and break down what it all really means for podcasters, while occasionally talking shop with other experts from around the podcast industry.

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