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Best Patreon Alternatives for Podcasters to Create & Crowdfund
There are many reasons you might be seeking out some decent Patreon alternatives for your podcast monetization strategy. In August of 2024, Patreon announced, “Apple is requiring us to switch over to their in-app purchase system for all iOS transactions or else risk being kicked out of the App Store altogether.” What’s the big deal? […]
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3 WhatsApp Podcast Promotion Tactics
When I was little, and my dad wanted my brother or me to do chores, he would yell, “What are you waiting for? An engraved invitation?” Yes, dads were different for GenX kids. But my dad’s exhortation echoes in my head when I see good independent podcasts getting dismal numbers. People need a direct invitation […]
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Why You Need to Care More About Your Gen Z Podcast Listeners
Do you know much about the demographics of your podcast listeners? And specifically, do you know what percentage of your listeners fall into the Gen Z bracket (aged 11-26 in 2023)? Edison Research and SXM Media have published a report this week that suggests you might want to pay more attention to this younger demographic […]
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Listeners Consider Podcasts A Trusted News Source, Study Finds
If you’re someone who regularly listens to news podcasts like The Daily, you’ll be used to the idea of turning to podcasts as your trusted source for news. But what about podcasts that aren’t actually news sources? And how do you feel about the idea that listeners might consider your podcast a trusted source of […]
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Highlights From The New Podcasting On YouTube Guide
There’s quite a debate about IF podcasters should have their podcasts on YouTube. We’re going to shelve that debate for this post and assume that you’re YouTube-curious, even motivated. I aim to summarize the most important points in YouTube’s new guide specifically for you, the podcaster who wants to get your podcast on YouTube. The […]