Launch & Grow | Videos | March 30th 2020
Even if you’re not a numbers person, it’s important to understand your podcast stats. Knowing how many people are listening, where they’re listening and with what device can help you make educated content and marketing decisions. Learn how you can utilize Megaphone’s statistics and reports to improve the success of your podcast.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | March 29th 2020
Let’s say 10 businesses call you today because they want to advertise on your podcast. All of them are interested in running ads for multiple months during different times of the year. How would you figure that out? It’s time to start really understand what inventory you have on your podcast.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | March 29th 2020
The key to really making dynamic ads work for you- is making the best use of all the inventory (ad space) you have available in each of your episodes. If you aren’t running podcast ads to make you money, then you should use that inventory for promotional purposes. Here’s how to schedule and run promos through the Megaphone platform.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | March 29th 2020
Are you ready to make some money with your podcast? Megaphone has the most robust platform for planning, scheduling and delivering ads that are dynamically inserted. Our network believes dynamic ads overall provide a better experience for your listeners, and it gives advertisers more control over their investment. So let’s get started.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | March 29th 2020
Ok, you’re ready to set-up your podcast, release episodes and mark your episodes for dynamic insertion. All of this takes place through the podcast tab on the far left of your screen when you log into your Megaphone account. You will spend most of your time in the podcasts tab, so please take a moment to learn more about it!
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Launch & Grow | Videos | March 29th 2020
Our network is proud to partner with Megaphone, our preferred podcast hosting platform! Megaphone has the tools you need to successfully grow and monetize your podcast, and now through our network, those resources are now available to you- the independent podcaster.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | February 15th 2020
So, you want to make money with your podcast. Well, you’ve got to options for inserting these ads and promos into your podcast. Our network recommends incorporating dynamic ads into your podcast. It takes a little bit of time to set everything up, but once you’ve got a workflow you’ll have the tools you needs to scale your podcast and greatly increase your revenue.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | April 21st 2019
I’ve never met a podcaster who didn’t want to grow their audience. And we know a BIG way to do that is by being featured on similar podcasts- which means you need a podcast promo. But what should your promo sound like and where do you put it when you’re done?
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Launch & Grow | Videos | April 1st 2019
Podcasting is a very personal medium. When you are talking to your listeners, they are usually hearing you through their earbuds. It’s a one-on-one experience. So, who exactly are you talking to? It’s important to figure this out quickly so you can create the best topics and find the ideal advertisers.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | March 31st 2019
There are over two million podcasts competing for your listeners. Which makes it more important than ever to properly market and promote your show. And a big part of promotion is grabbing people’s attention through amazing graphics. Here are some of our favorite “Canva for Work” features that save us a ton of time and money!
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Launch & Grow | Videos | March 24th 2019
Whether you’re just starting a podcast, or you’ve been podcasting a long time… you need to do regular market research. In other words, you need to know what other podcasters are already doing with their shows. In this video, I’ll share my personal method for staying connected and getting great ideas to help improve my podcasts!
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Launch & Grow | Videos | March 21st 2019
Music can make or break any project. Especially projects, like podcasts, that are audio-only. What are your options when it comes to using music in your podcast? And what are the common pitfalls many podcasters face?
Gordon Firemark, also known as The Podcast Lawyer ™ is our special guest today. You can subscribe to his podcast, Entertainment Law Update, here: https://entertainmentlawupdate.com. Would you like to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Gordon to discuss the legal side of your podcast? Book a 30 or 60-minute appointment here: https://independentpodcast.network/podcast-consulting/gordon-firemark
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Launch & Grow | Videos | March 2nd 2019
For most podcasters, releasing episodes on a regular basis is key for growing their audience. But, let’s get real. Who has time to always release new content? What about re-releasing podcast episodes? It may sound taboo, but it can be very helpful if you follow some simple rules.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | February 24th 2019
Legally downloading and using music can be very tricky for podcasters. Well, we’ve simplified the whole process for members of our network.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | February 3rd 2019
If you have a podcast, then you need to start planning to have “commercial” breaks in your show. Even if you never partner with outside advertisers, having dedicated time in your podcasts to promote your products, or perhaps something else you’re passionate about is very important. If you don’t have a media or advertising background, that’s ok. We’re here to help you better understand how podcast advertising works and how you can incorporate these spots in your shows.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | January 6th 2019
As podcasters, many of us spend a lot of time focused on creating great content- which is good. But if you’re just focused on your podcast, and you’re not repurposing your content to reach any many people as possible, you’re really missing out.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | December 16th 2018
Just because something is copyright, doesn’t mean you can’t use it in your podcast. But it does mean you have to go through the right channels and get permission to use it. The real question is…. is it worth it? Today we’re exploring common copyright issues you may face as a podcaster.
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Launch & Grow | Videos | December 3rd 2018
You’ve worked really hard on your podcast, shouldn’t you protect it? Yes, ideally, but it can be costly. And most podcasters aren’t necessarily in a financial position to invest money into copyright if they’re just testing things out. So, what do you do?
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