Kris Cardoza Have you been told you need thousands of downloads before any brand will pay attention to you? So you kept making great episodes. And the revenue stayed at zero. But here’s what’s interesting. Podcast ad revenue in the U.S. hit $2.43 billion in 2024, up 26.4% year over year. Brands are spending again, and they … Read more
Big networks own a lot of the popular shows you probably listen to. They buy successful podcasts, launch new ones, and bundle everything together for advertisers. This matters if you’re trying to buy ads across multiple shows, if you’re a creator thinking about selling your podcast, or if you just want to understand who controls … Read more
Choosing the right podcast hosting platform shapes everything from distribution reliability to monetization potential. Whether you’re launching your first episode or managing multiple shows, understanding the differences between hosting services ensures you can make an informed decision. No. Hosting Platform Free Plan Monthly Price Storage Limits Private Podcasting Distribution Support Analytics Level Best For 1 … Read more
Podcast ads work differently from display ads or social media. Listeners trust hosts, they pay attention during episodes, and they remember what they hear, but only if the ad actually fits the show. Agencies handle everything from finding the right podcasts for your brand to negotiating rates and tracking whether anyone actually bought your product. … Read more
Finding the right podcast production company requires careful consideration. Audio quality, episode consistency, and listener engagement depend on your production partner. This guide examines US-based podcast production companies to help you find the full range of what the US market offers, from lean per-episode editing services to full-service agencies covering strategy, guest booking, video, and … Read more
Podcast hosts are not waiting for pitches. They are managing production schedules, editing audio, booking guests, and running social media, often alone. Email is not their priority. A show with 5,000 monthly listeners can receive anywhere from 20 to 100 pitches a week. Mid-size shows report significantly more. That volume forces a fast filter, and … Read more
You have an idea for a podcast. Maybe three or four ideas. And you have been sitting on all of them because you cannot figure out which one to actually build. Here is what is actually happening. Most podcasters pick a niche the same way they pick a Netflix show. They go with whatever feels … Read more
There are 4.7 million podcasts indexed across the web right now. Your client wants podcast coverage. You found the same five everyone already knows and their competitor is already on two of them. That gap exists for a reason and it’s not because the right shows don’t exist. While global podcast listeners reached 584 million … Read more
Think about the last time you tried to reach podcast hosts. You probably opened Google, typed “business podcasts,” and got lost in a maze of outdated websites, broken contact forms, and hours of fruitless searching. Now imagine having instant access to verified contact information for over 2.6 million active podcasts with 1 million verified contacts, all organized, filtered, … Read more
You hit publish on episode after episode. The content is solid. You put real time into it. But your listener numbers stay flat, completion rates are low, and nobody is telling a friend about your show. Here is what is actually happening. Most podcasters spend their energy on what they want to say. The shows … Read more