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@descript_app
| Founder
@earbudspodcol
| Writing at the intersection of audio, geography, marketing, & ideas💡
If you’re a podcaster interested in organizing a massive pre-roll campaign, a message in opposition to the Supreme Court decision to overturn roe v wade, let me know by commenting on this post.
We can run host-read messages that offers resources and support.
Open to ideas.
Many of the podcasts you listen to are hosted by people who would love to hear that you’re listening and what you think about their latest episode.
Tell them ✌️😜
DID YOU KNOW: if you're looking to get more eyeballs & ears on your podcast, you can pitch your show to be reviewed by a critic?
In fact, there's a community of critics tryna listen to the next best thing...& then write about it!
Here's a list of some critics & how to pitch 🧵:
Good afternoon does your favorite podcaster know that they’re your favorite podcaster?
I feel like your favorite podcaster might wanna know that they’re your favorite podcaster.
It’s true! It’s true!
@arithisandthat
is the recipient of this year’s International Podcast Day Gratitude Award for all her hard work and dedication! Congrats 🥳🥳🥳
#InternationalPodcastDay
I am SO pumped to share that, as part of Descript's acquisition of
@SquadCastFM
, — just announced today — I've joined
@DescriptApp
as Community Marketing Manager!
Can't wait to hear from & work with audio & video creators all over the world.
Questions? LMK. Arielle
@descript
.com
Webby Award winners were asked to keep their speeches to just 5 words.
@DivaLaci
, upon winning for Scam Goddess, says: “thanks, everything is a scam.”
#Webbys
Content creators: don't underestimate the power of audio for audio's sake.
What do I mean by this?
It's OK to make a podcast with ZERO plans for a video component.
👋Hello! If you get <500 downloads per podcast episode, comment on this post:
- your show name (no links!)
- cover art
- 1 line about your show
Scroll through & like/comment on the ones that intrigue you.
After a day, I’ll post about the show that gets the most interaction!
It's here!
The doc features:
- Guidelines
- 30-Second Pre-Roll
- 60-Sec Pre-Roll for Intl Podcasters
- 60-Sec Pre-Roll
- 90-Sex Post-Roll
- Show Notes / Links
- Open-Source License
Now what?
- Read, record, & share
- Spread the word
Here it is:
If you’re a podcaster interested in organizing a massive pre-roll campaign, a message in opposition to the Supreme Court decision to overturn roe v wade, let me know by commenting on this post.
We can run host-read messages that offers resources and support.
Open to ideas.
Someone just emailed me:
"I need help starting a podcast."
I said:
"How can I help you?"
They said:
"How do I do a podcast?"
My response was a series of questions.
Here's an extended version of the questions I sent in response:
🧵🧵🧵
Your favorite independently-produced podcast that doesn't have the budget to do something like this...when they report 5k downloads per episode, those are real 5k people listening to and engaging with that show.
That's where the real power lies.
NEW: podcast companies are buying millions of listens through auto-playing episodes populated in free mobile games. iHeart, the top podcast publisher on Podtrac, has bought around 6 million unique downloads per month since 2018
FOR THE LOVE OF PODCASTS
It's
#InternationalPodcastMonth
! To celebrate, I'm highlighting a listener/creator every day of the month in a campaign called ~For The Love of Podcasts~
🔖Bookmark this thread! You'll learn about listening habits, get podcast recs, and so much more!
If you have a podcast, you're looking to grow it, and you have some budget to spend, here's where I recommend putting your money...
This thread will outline spend opportunities for:
📱In-app
📰Newsletters
Let's gooo🧵
One way to support a podcast creator you love: after listening to a particularly impactful episode, quote them!
Did they say something that really resonated? Let them know what!
As a podcaster, don't expect to convert many new listeners via social media.
Social media is important as a way of maintaining a presence & creating value that compliments your show.
Do keep up with regular posting.
Don't be upset when those posts don't get much love.
ICYMI: YouTube published a HUGE "Podcasting on YouTube" document and it's very comprehensive.
I recommend checking it out if you're considering sharing your podcast content on YouTube:
Starting a podcast is one thing. Consistently marketing that podcast is a whole other beast.
What questions do you have about growing your show?
Throw me a question and then scroll through and help others👇👇
A quick reminder that while tons of best-of podcast lists drop over the next few weeks, there are some incredible creators who won’t get the recognition they deserve.
This is a note to keep going, keep creating, keep seeking out collaborators. We’re listening!
My lukewarm take is that people in podcasting tend to be very kind and see podcasts of similar topics as collaborators more often than competitors.
We understand that, in order to grow our own audiences, we need to borrow from existing audiences.
Wanna be an advocate for independent podcasters / creators?
Make it your business to interact with a different podcast you love every day: tweet at them, DM your support, send some $$, leave a review, take their surveys…etc.
Do something!
Good afternoon👋 I would *love* to judge your podcast based on its cover art.
Please share yours below and let's play my fav podcast game:
What vibes does your show give off based on the artwork? I'll guess what it's about!
Tomorrow kicks off
#podcast30
!
What's that, Arielle?
Good question!
For the next 30 days, I'll listen to (at least) 1 podcast per day and tweet about it under this thread.
Want to join? I'd love that! Just grab this image and tweet away.
Questions? My DMs are open📩
The Number One growth hack in podcasting is not actually a timesaver at all.
It’s taking the time to build long-term, meaningful relationships with other creators.
It takes lots of time but it pays off immeasurably.
In 30 days, I turn 30(!)
In these 30 days, I’d like to listen to the 30th episodes of 30 podcasts.
Please share a link (via
@_PodLink
) to your 30th episode below and I’ll consider it! I’ll also use this thread to write about each one.
🎂🎂🎂
Freelance audio editing job thread:
✅Looking to hire someone to do some audio editing? Post a bit about the project here.
✅Looking to take on some freelance audio editing work? Post a bit about yourself here.
Then, scroll through and make some connections👇👇
175 podcasters have submitted their trailers to potentially be featured on Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast🤯🤯🤯
And...we're about to hit 8000 downloads, which, for this niche podcast, I'm very happy about!
Holiday gifts you can give to a podcaster you love — without even asking them — that I guarantee they'll appreciate:
- A review on
@ApplePodcasts
- A rating on
@Spotify
- An email of appreciation
- Telling a friend about their show
Happy happy holidays, podcast creators!
Let’s all agree that if your fav podcast doesn’t put out an episode in the next few weeks, it ain’t no thing.
The time between Thanksgiving and New Years should be an unofficial podcation.
If you want people to listen to your podcast, make sure you avoid the following phrase in your description:
"our podcast touches on anything and everything."
Let’s get you a new podcast subscriber right here, right now⚡️
Reply to this tweet with:
•Your show name
•5 keywords that describe it
•Attach your cover art
•Optional: your ideal listener profile
•Optional: include a link
Then, scroll through and find a show to support!
So, you wanna join some podcast communities (possibly not on Twitter). I see you, I hear you.
Ok! Here are 🔟 podcast communities or entities you should consider joining/subscribing to:🧵
Currently getting <1000 downloads per podcast episode? Let’s do some Sunday networking:
🗣️Reply to this post:
- your show name & genre
- 2-sentence description
- cover art
⏭️Then:
- scroll through the replies
- choose a few shows
- reach out to make some podcast friends👯♀️
Looking to connect with podcasters who like to run trailers for other shows on their podcasts (pre, mid, or post-roll).
Get in touch, please! I've got some fun cross-promo possibilities for you.
Podcast networking to start off your 2023✨
Use this thread to ~manifest~ something that you REALLY want for your podcast or creator focused project this year.
Then, scroll through the replies and see if you can help someone reach their goals👇👇
Ok not to be all like “I’m growing a community without you, Twitter” but the Podcasting Community Discord just reached 500 members in less than 4 days!
That’s the fastest I’ve ever grown a community🤯
I think and talk about podcast marketability and growth all the live long day.
Here’s my latest theory: when launching a new show or season, your podcast needs to be EVERYWHERE.
How do you make it happen? 🧵