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Wavve Audio Insider #90: Focusing on Audio Quality
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In today’s email:
- Don't Compromise On Audio Quality If You Expect To Gain an Audience
- 6 Easy Ways Social Media Can Strengthen Your Brand
- Third-Party Podcast App Castro Appears to Be Dead, Company Goes Quiet
- Wavve Design of the Week
- 11 Qualities of a Popular and Prepared Podcast Host
FROM THE DESK OF JEFF SANDERS
Don't Compromise On Audio Quality If You Expect to Gain An Audience
You can have the most amazingly in-depth content with scintillating storytelling. But, if your podcast doesn't sound great it won't matter.
No one would ever write an insightful blog using Comic Sans as the font (at least we hope not). Similarly, podcasts with bad audio quality reflect poorly on the creator. And regardless of how great the subject matter is, listeners will assume you're not a pro if your podcast doesn't sound crisp and clean.
Invest wisely in your recording hardware and software. If you sound like an expert, that's how you'll be perceived.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- 6 Easy Ways Social Media Can Strengthen Your Brand
- Third-Party Podcast App Castro Appears to Be Dead, Company Goes Quiet
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WAVVE DESIGN OF THE WEEK
Let's start with the logo, which perfectly illustrates this is a podcast and that it's about animals. It's cleverly done and the first thing you see when looking at this design...not a bad thing. The tracks across the middle are a nice whimsical touch.
GROW YOUR INFLUENCE
11 Qualities of a Prepared and Popular Podcast Host
Being a podcast host requires time, effort, and some acquired skills that you can develop as you go along. So if you’re looking to become a popular podcast host yourself, you will want to be prepared by following the insights here.
Podcast hosts are not only the main voice of your show but they are also responsible for researching topics and guests, preparing for recordings, and being an engaging and inspiring interviewer. In short, being a great podcast host can help elevate your podcast to the next level.
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