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Choosing Podcast Content That Builds An AudiencePodcasts are frequently made because the creator has a great idea for a topic. But there are also times where the podcaster just knows they want to podcast, and the content comes next.💡 There are limitless options for podcasts topics (it's not all true crime), but it's a good idea to keep the following in mind:
Need More Content Ideas? Here's a List of 75You certainly should choose a podcast topic that you have some personal connection with or are good at. But that can be difficult to narrow down. Need a little more help with specific content ideas? Check out Buzzsprout's 75 Podcast Ideas and Topics to Explore in 2024. Good luck! 🍀 Analysis: There's nice visual balance here. The photos of the hosts are paired nicely with each other. What I really like isn't design at all, but copy. In just six words the reader knows exactly what the topic of the podcast is. Simple and transparent. Potential audiences like that. 🎙️ How Rich Roll and other 50+ guys are sparking dialogue. See details. 🏈 Scott VanPelt joining Peyton Manning's podcast team. Find out more. Find your next favorite podcast with EarBuds! 5 podcast recommendations on a theme. Each week is curated by a different person. You can even curate a list for us! Subscribe now. 📢^^ YOUR AD HERE! Knock, Knock. Who's there? Spotlight. Spotlight, who? This email goes to registered creators at wavve.co or those subscribed to The Wavve Blog. Wavve helps [WORK_ROLE GOES HERE] creators grow their influence online with social video and text. |
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Industry Spotlight: The Overlooked Audience Driving Future Podcast Growth Podcast listening time is rising — now over 6 hours 20 minutes per week — even as overall reach flattens. The industry’s biggest growth opportunity, according to the latest analysis, is women 55+, a demographic that currently spends far less time with podcasts than men and adults 18–54. Why it matters: Podcasts are the #1 ad-supported medium for capturing attention among both men and women. They are also the most...
Another week, another round of “creators are the future and everyone else is just catching up.” We’re here to break down what happened across music, podcasts, audiobooks, and film—so you don’t have to doomscroll before your first coffee.
How to Make Your Podcast Truly Great Want to level up your podcast? This guide highlights the essentials: Know your audience — niche targeting makes content more engaging. Cut the jargon — explain complex terms so listeners never feel lost. Use transcripts — improve accessibility, SEO, and repurposing. Keep intros tight — limit ads and housekeeping. Upgrade sound quality — clean audio, good mic technique, and a treated room matter. Prepare as a host — research, structure, and strong...