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Wavve Audio Insider
Each week, we bring the Wavve Maker community relevant news and encouragement in the world of audio marketing and podcasting.
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The Wavve Design of the Week this week brings a lot. The date and name of the show are clear at the top with a mic icon telling us it's a podcast-focused show. A photo with all the details of the guest. A picture of her product! And a call to action to Listen Now. All on a nice comforting background that relates to the idea of growth and health. There is even the podcast player image there to reinforce the idea to go listen. Pro tip: Replace the static image progress bar with an animated Wavve progress bar to draw more interest.
Awesome job!
- Podcast listening resumes its growth this year to hit a high of 42% of the US population aged 12+. This means an estimated 120 million have listened to a podcast in the last month.
- If you were looking to get started in podcasting but wanted to host your audio for free, you now have a new option. Spreaker is now free.
- The new CEO of YouTube, Neal Mohan, has a nice blog of his 2023 priorities that you will want to check out. Specifically, his ideas on where YouTube will go with podcasting.
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I hope you enjoyed this week's Wavve Audio Insider. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Wavve Audio Insider
Join 180,000+ creators receiving insider insights about the audio industry, covering podcasting, content marketing, and social media. Wavve is a technology company helping audio creators and brands easily amplify content to grow their audience, impact, and influence.
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