Why data matters big-time for podcasters serious about competing in fast-moving environment, why quality and engagement will be crucial, and why the fact that podcasting is having a big moment — and new big players with deep pockets are on scene — both require podcasters to pay attention to the network effect of having a tribe. Plus an interview with William Hung (of “American Idol” fame) on his new podcast “From Fear to Courage”, and headlines from podcasting and on-demand from Podnews…
- The shift where rich content in podcasting is having a moment, and audience size is swelling, with attention driving toward long form audio
- Brands, influencers, and journalists are taking notice
- Podcasting is now similar to the wave of early blogging which became simply a part of business
- How fragmentation is dangerous with content
- The quality of product is foremost important, and producers can no longer get away with subpar content if serious about competing
- The way content quality expectations are changing
- Why data does indeed crucially matter for podcasting to prosper
- Live events and other interactions allow a profiling of audiences insights into who is paying attention and what they care about
- Quality and engagement will rule and resonate
- How community can grow podcasting independent of digital presence
- The network effect of having a tribe
- How helping people motivates them to be there for you and support and engage with a podcast
- People who care about you and want you to succeed because you wanted them to succeed first, they will always be there for you
- The seed of community is wanting to help someone be better
- The value of not charging ticket prices for events, but instead inviting people who will want to participate
- New players with big pockets and high quality content requires us to up the game
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