Make Your Podcast Stand Out: Cover Art & Thumbnail Tips Effective Podcast Cover Rules Use minimal, meaningful text (5 words max). Choose clean, readable fonts (bold sans-serif). Ensure high contrast between text and background. Keep it simple — avoid clutter and cliché images. Reflect your podcast’s brand and tone visually. Always test your design at small sizes for readability. Strong Episode Thumbnail Design Use a consistent template with podcast branding for all episodes. Feature unique...
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In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It U.S. leads in video podcast growthAbout 15% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly, with many shows now available as videos on YouTube and TikTok. In contrast, Northern Europe still prefers traditional audio. The U.S. is leading the shift toward video podcasting. Read more Free SEO tool by PodsqueezePodsqueeze launched a free tool that helps podcasters improve discoverability by suggesting keywords, titles, and descriptions — no tech skills...
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Gear Tips to Boost Your Podcast Quality After 500+ podcast episodes, Buzzsprout’s Alban Brooke shares the gear he actually recommends — no affiliate links, just honest, real-world advice from years of hands-on experience. Best beginner setup under $100 — including why the Samson Q2U mic is a game changer for clear audio without extra equipment. Pro-level gear that delivers studio-quality sound, perfect if you want to upgrade without overspending. Key tip: Always monitor your recording with...
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Off the Mic, Into the Room: Why Live Events Matter More Than Ever More than downloads and CPMs — what your podcast really needs is a room full of real people. In a landscape flooded with AI-generated content, live podcast events are becoming the ultimate proof of authenticity — and a powerful revenue stream. Here’s why it matters: Build deeper trust with your audience Monetize beyond merch & ads Turn passive listeners into active community members Land high-value partnerships & brand deals...
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How to Really Measure Podcast Ads’ Impact Most ad tracking tools give credit only to the last click — but podcast ads work differently. They build trust and plant ideas long before someone buys. Here’s how to see their true power: Don’t rely only on pixels. They miss the bigger story. Podcast ads influence people over days or weeks, not just minutes. Remember engagement matters. Listeners spend 30–60 minutes focused on the host’s voice — not just scrolling past an ad. Think beyond clicks....
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In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It WTF comes to an end after 16 years After 16 years and over 1.1 billion downloads, Marc Maron is ending his iconic WTF podcast. A defining voice in podcasting, the show wraps up on his own terms. Read more YouTube leads but doesn’t dominate podcasting While YouTube is now the most used platform by 39% of weekly podcast consumers, most listeners still use multiple apps, keeping the podcast ecosystem diverse. Read more The winners of the True Crime...
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Podcast Ads Are Outperforming — And Here’s the Proof New research from Sounds Profitable and Magellan AI reveals something remarkable: 86% of ad-supported podcast listeners recall hearing an ad recently — the highest recall rate among all measured media. But the real surprise? There’s virtually no gender gap in recall: Male listeners: 86% Female listeners: 85% That kind of parity is rare. Across most other media — from AM/FM radio to Reddit — men and women recall ads at very different rates....
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Podcast News Roundup: What’s Fueling Growth in 2025 Explore tools and strategies top podcasters use to grow faster and engage smarter. Unlock the Ultimate Podcast Growth Strategy: Instagram + Stampede Social Instagram Reels and Stories lead podcast discovery, especially with Gen Z. But posting clips alone isn’t enough — combining Instagram’s features with Stampede Social’s DM automation turns followers into loyal listeners. Here’s why it works: • Short, interactive videos grab attention fast...
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