Podcast FAQ

how to make your podcast go viral

by Libbie Larson DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How Do I Make My Podcasts Go Viral?

  1. Build An Email List. Before you set out to launch your new podcast, you need to have an audience that you can use to test-run your podcasts.
  2. Record Some Episodes Before Launching. Before you launch your podcasts, you can record just a few episodes, like about 3 to 5. ...
  3. Pick A Launch Day Carefully. ...
  4. Create A Brand And Brand Assets. ...
  5. Remain Consistent. ...

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In Summary
  1. Become an early mover in a niche.
  2. Release frequent content.
  3. Use all distribution networks.
  4. Create a separate website that captures leads and makes the podcasts available.
  5. Grow your mailing lists.
  6. Interview guests and send them links to their episodes.
  7. Send guests links to their episodes.

Full Answer

What makes a good podcast social media strategy?

Aside from engaging with your audience, social media serves as a supplement to podcasts. Engaged listeners can turn to social media to find photos or maps that add a visual element to their audio experience. S-Town enriched their story with photos on their website and social media channels.

What happened to digital podcasting?

Public radio staples such as Fresh Air and This American Life were early adopters of the digital podcast format, but it wasn’t until Serial came along in late 2014 that podcasting experienced its first breakthrough hit.

What's the best way to promote your podcast on Twitter?

The tweet with the highest engagement rate around S-Town came from Neil Patrick Harris, whose recommendation reached 26.4 million people. Identifying your influencers and incentivizing (or thanking them!) can push a podcast from relative anonymity to watercooler conversation.

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How do I get my podcast noticed?

So, to help increase your podcast listeners, below are six crucial tips that can help people find you.Create a Podcast trailer.Use Call to Actions.Promote your Podcast on social media.Repurpose your Podcast content.Podcast SEO.Invite guests and star as a guest.

How do I make my podcast popular?

🤑 Podcast marketingEncourage reviews from your listeners. ... Share your podcast on social media. ... Repurpose your podcast as a YouTube video. ... Prepare three episodes for your podcast launch. ... Host a contest to get reviews and subscribers. ... Collaborate with other podcasters. ... Enroll in HARO. ... Buy paid ads.More items...•

How do I grow my podcast audience?

How to grow your podcast audienceDedicate 10-15 minutes every day engaging with your audience. ... Listen to your audience. ... Network with other podcasters. ... Pitch yourself as a guest. ... Make it easy for your guests to share. ... List your show in multiple podcast directories. ... Transcribe your episodes. ... Cross-post your episodes.More items...•

How long does it take for a podcast to get popular?

How long does it take a podcast to grow? You should start to see podcast growth within the first 30 days of your launch, and your podcast growth should continue indefinitely month over month, even if it's a small amount. Slow and steady growth is a good thing in the podcasting space.

How do I promote my first podcast?

Here's a quick recap:Build an email list or outreach list before your podcast launches. ... Record 3-5 podcast episodes before you launch.Pick a launch date. ... Create assets like images, clips, and shareable quotes.Launch day!Message your list to ask them to listen and review.Keep publishing new episodes consistently.

What makes a podcast bad?

Bad audio quality. Too many ad reads or annoying/irrelevant ad reads. Lack of preparation or planning.

Why is my podcast not growing?

So if your show isn't growing, look first to the premise, because it's the first interaction your audience will have with your podcast. If it's too vague or undifferentiated (i.e., “a show about [industry]”), you can't expect listeners to select it.

Is my podcast successful?

Download numbers are one of the most obvious metrics for measuring the success of your podcast. Download stats are immediately accessible to you, from the minute you launch your first episode. Watching the numbers climb can be rewarding. Some might even say addictive.

How much do podcasters get paid?

Rates range from $18 to $50 CPM, though hugely popular podcasts can pull in a lot more. You can price your ads differently depending on where you place them within your episode. Pre-roll ads run at the beginning of the show, usually for about 15-30 seconds.

How many listeners do you need to make money on a podcast?

You usually need a larger audience of at least 5K or 10K listeners per month to work with them. One of the largest ad networks is Midroll, another popular network is Authentic, and many of the podcast hosting companies have their own networks as well.

How many podcasts are successful?

Less than 20% of the podcasts that have launched this year will make it to next year. Most podcasts fail.

How hard is starting a podcast?

Starting a podcast isn't difficult, but there are a number of steps you'll need to go through in order to get it launched. In this podcasting tutorial, we'll walk you through every step of the process: Choosing a topic & name. Show and episode format.

What is social media in podcasts?

Aside from engaging with your audience, social media serves as a supplement to podcasts. Engaged listeners can turn to social media to find photos or maps that add a visual element to their audio experience. S-Town enriched their story with photos on their website and social media channels.

Can podcasts be used for influencer marketing?

Yes, influencer marketing can be applied to podcasts as well! For Missing Richard Simmons, an NPR writer turned out to have huge influence. The tweet with the highest engagement rate around S-Town came from Neil Patrick Harris, whose recommendation reached 26.4 million people.

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