Archive for '31 Days to Produce a Better Podcast'

Jul 22

There are mixed feelings about including advertising in podcasts. Otherwise known as podvertising, some want ‘em in their podcasts, others don’t. Take a look at the resources below and make up your own mind.

Opinions

Steve Rubel on Pondering Podvertising Possibilities
Jay Fienberg on Why PodVertising Doesn’t Work
MarketingLoop on National Public Radio’s Podvertising Success

Podvertising Services

Cheeze – http://www.cheeze.com
Podtrac – http://www.podtrac.com
Podshow – http://www.podshow.com
FourSevens – http://www.foursevens.com

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Jul 21

We looked at corporate podcasting case studies. Now, we turn our attention to small businesses who are using podcasting to increase sales and find new clients. Take a look at the following resources that focus on small business podcasting case studies.

Paul Colligan’s The Business Podcasting Bible

Tim Gordon’s Profitable Podcasting Case Studies

Homework: Review these resources so you can understand the different ways to use a podcast in your communications plan.

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Jul 20

Just because you’re podcasting doesn’t mean you’re above the law. Check out the following resources so you’re aware of the legal issues surrounding podcasting.

Philip Nicosia on Podcast Safe Music

Creative Commons on Podcasting Legal Guide

Jon Watson’s Archives on Podcasting Legal Issues

Homework: Review any questions you have about how to use content in your podcast using the resources above.

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Jul 19

Want to learn how corporations are using podcasting? Check out these corporate podcasting case studies for inspiration.

Leesa Barnes on Review of Connecting Point Podcast, Ontario Media Development Corporation Podcasts & Torys Video Podcasts

Homework: Determine how you can use some of these strategies in your own podcast.

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Jul 18

If you produce it, they won’t listen unless you tell them to. Here are some strategies on how to market and promote your podcast so you can increase your subscribers and grow your podcast.

Paul Colligan on 7 Things Your Mom Never Told You About Promoting Your Podcast

Sharon Housley on Tips On Promoting Podcasts

Graeme Sprigge on Promoting Podcasts – 3 Basic Tips

Donna Popacosta on Podcast Power Promotes White Paper

Homework: Put a podcast marketing plan together that takes in the tips above.

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Jul 17

If you measure your podcasting results, you’ll have much more success knowing whether it’s working. Read the tips below to determine how you can measure your podcast.

Donna Popacosta on A Way to Measure Your Podcast Audience

Paul Colligan on Podcast Metrics

Homework: Use the tips above to help you measure the success of your podcasting strategy.

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Jul 16

The biggest question many people have about podcasts is, “How do I make money of these things?” Here are a few tips on how you can monetize your podcast.

Andy Wibbels on How Podcasts Make Money

Patrick Curran on 3 Way to Make Money With Your Podcast

Homework: Develop a plan to help you make money off your podcast.

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Jul 15

Publishing and producing your podcast is the first step. Now it’s time to optimize your podcast so you can receive search engine traffic and listeners. Here are some resources that can help you to optimize your podcast.

Stephen Spencer on How to SEO Your Podcasts

Lee Odden on Podcasting and Search Engine Optimization

Jon Watson on ID Tags & Meta Data

Leesa Barnes on Podcast Listing Mistakes to Avoid

Homework: Use the tips above to increase your podcast listenership.

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