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Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

Earworms

The greatest podcasting debate on a controversial topic

Do you need a pop filter?

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How a pop filter can keep your microphone healthy... in more ways than one

How the podcast industry can reach more Black listeners

How the podcast industry can reach more Black listeners

Latest research from Edison and SXM Media reveals how communities are being underserved

Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

From Serial’s latest true-crime hit to NYT’s classic Modern Love

What makes good podcast artwork?

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Artwork provides a visual shop window for your podcast, so make sure it's as compelling as possible

Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

From a tennis podcaster recommending a golf series to Dua Lipa’s impressive interview skills

Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

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True crime, immersive fiction and boybands in space

Is your podcast marketing ignoring email?

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Don’t forget to harness the continuing power of the Internet’s most venerable platform to engage and maintain your podcast audience

Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

PodPod Earworms

New podcasts from broadcasting heavyweights, plus recommendations for music, TV and business pods

Using TikTok to promote your podcast

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Grow your audience by leveraging short-form video

Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

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A new podcast about real-life alien encounters, plus recommendations from Spotify, AdLarge, Content is Queen and more

What is RSS?

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If you want your podcast to be found by listeners, it's essential to know your RSS from your elbow

Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

Earworms

The latest binge-worthy podcast finds from Pow PR, AiAi Studios, and more

Why podcasts make the perfect TV companion

Companion Podcasts

Audio is becoming a key marketing strategy for TV and film in 2023

Earworms: What the industry’s been listening to this week

PodPod Earworms

Podcast recommendations and new launches, including shows from Acast, iHeart and Global

How to record multitrack hybrid podcasts

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Managing remote and studio recordings is relatively straightforward - but things get tricky when you try to mix the two

The philosophy of editing

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Rethinking your approach to podcast production could save you time - and headaches

How to improve your remote recordings with guest packs

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Say goodbye to tinny laptop audio, and hello to reusable all-in-one recording kits

How podcasting became a key medium for delivering news

How podcasting became a key medium for delivering news

Global’s news podcasts report proves how news podcasts are dominating the media landscape

How to track your podcast's analytics

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If you want to build a successful podcast, you need to know how to measure your performance

Perfecting your podcast interview technique

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The art of a rewarding conversation includes preparation, personality, and a healthy pinch of idle chatter

Vox Populi: How podcasts are reshaping the face of political journalism

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Audio content is playing an increasing role in the ear canals of power

Unlocking the benefits of paid podcast subscriptions

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Before monetising your listeners directly, here are some factors you need to consider

How to record better podcasts from home

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Get better audio quality without investing in a fancy home studio setup

How to enhance your podcast editing

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Improve the speed and quality of your editing workflows with these expert tips

Combining podcasts with live events

Podcasts and live performances

How blending in-person experiences with podcasts can bring benefits for both

Winner takes all: How market consolidation is affecting the podcast industry

Market consolidation

Can independent podcast platforms survive in the current climate?

How an ambitious podcast project almost ruined christmas

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Beatles podcast I Am The EggPod reinvented its format and shot to the top of the charts

What makes a successful podcast advertising strategy?

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Podcast ads can offer better reach, better engagement, and better revenue

Last night a podcast saved my life

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Exploring how podcasts (and podcasting) can make a positive difference to mental health in these troubled times

How multichannel podcasting can help build your brand

Creating a successful podcast isn’t just about editing audio - it’s about constructing an image

How to achieve the perfect podcast launch

Make sure you’re following these key guidelines before you even press record

Getting heard: How to boost your podcast with PR and marketing

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If an episode drops in the forest and no one listens, does it really make a sound?

The politics of co-hosting

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What is the secret recipe to creating the perfect podcast dynamic?