July 23, 2013
1 Billion Podcast Subscriptions in iTunes
Back in 2005 Apple gave podcasting a giant push by creating iTunes and 1-click subscriptions. Eight years later Apple announced in iTunes that we now have 1 billion (with a B) subscriptions. Is anyone listening to podcasts? Not only are they listening but 1 billion people have taken an extra step to ensure they get their content the minute it comes out.
Why I Won't Let AI Do My Thinking For Me
Relying on artificial intelligence to summarize competitor transcripts and rewrite them into your own scripts is quietly draining the originality out of podcasting. This so-called "outlier strategy" saves time, sure — but when you outsource your thi…
How to Run a Podcast Focus Group to Improve Show Quality and Kill Bad Segments
Running a podcast focus group is a game-changing strategy for creators who want honest, actionable feedback instead of vague vanity metrics. By assembling a small, rotating panel of engaged listeners to review every single episode, podcasters can id…


