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This episode, we are revealing how we've made Buzzsprout Ads even better with a way for advertisers to have more control over what podcasts run their ads! Plus, we've rolled out Fan Mail for all Buzzsprout podcasters and are taking the time to answer questions about the new feature. Then, we toss around the idea of a Buzzsprout meetup in a town near you!

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Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. Then we discuss the difference between IAB certification and compliance, to celebrating the grind behind content creation success stories like Marques Brownlee.

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📣 Sound-Off Question: Turn on Fan Mail for your podcast and let us know what you think! To have your response featured in our next episode, tap the link above to shoot us a text!

Links mentioned in this episode:
 IAB "Compliance" and "Certification - the differenceMKBHD tweetSchool of Podcasting: Podcasting's Deep Connection with Alban Brooke

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Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Alban is back from Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles! We discuss all the big stories and takeaways from the week, including how podcast downloads are down but listening is up, what YouTube's up to with podcasts, and why video is killing more podcasts now than ever before.

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📣 Sound-off question: What are your thoughts on adding video to podcasting? Is it a good thing or a bad thing for the industry? To have your response featured in the next episode, use the link above to send us a text message.

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George Tries to Avoid a Break-Up "Believe it or not, George isn't at home"Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Sarah Jessica Parker "Bill Take"Biden, Clinton, and Obama to Appear on SmartlessPodcast Standards ProjectThe Infinite Dial 2024YouTube's Keynote at PMEAll Podcasts Are Shows; Not All Shows Are PodcastsThe Truth About "Video Podcasts" on YouTubeLiquorStoreGuy Convinces Alban to see the eclipseThe Influence Factor by The Influencer Marketing FactoryTop 1% Podcast About Influencer Marketing, Creator Economy, Social Commerce and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
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Contact Buzzcast
Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout, joins us for this episode as we dissect Spotify's TikTok-inspired podcast discovery feature and why podcasters may or may not want their follower count to be public. We also cover the potential ripple effects of a TikTok ban on promotion strategies, and whether it hinders expanding your listener base. Then we discuss why major podcasts are shifting from ad-supported to listener-supported models, revealing a fundamental change in how podcasts sustain themselves.

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📣 Sound-Off Question: What ways do you provide for listeners to contact you? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!

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Tom on his way to the Las Vegas airportSpotify Reveals Podcast Numbers For Joe RoganPodcast Business Journal OP3 ListTikTok's Podcast Boom Might Be A BustA Big Announcement from Search Engine

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Contact Buzzcast
Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Join us as we unveil the long-awaited Buzzsprout iOS app that's set to revolutionize your podcasting workflow! We deep dive into everything you want to know, from why we decided now was the time to make an app, to what features we love about it, and ideas for future implementations.

Then, we've got a story that’ll make you think twice about where to host your podcast. In a candid discussion on the pitfalls and triumphs of podcast hosting, we empathize with Spotify's recent hiccups and offer our own insights on maintaining a podcaster-focused service. Also on the docket is a lesson in brand protection, born from a trademark tussle within our own community.

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📣 Sound-Off Question: How are you using snapcasts? We'd love to see what you're doing! To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!

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Introducing Buzzsprout for iOS!
Buzzsprout on the App StoreJoin the Android wait listPodnews Weekly Review InterviewSpotify for Podcasters Deletes Successful Podcast

Podcaster Wins Trademark Dispute

Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy


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Contact Buzzcast
Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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This episode covers a load of topics, so buckle up. We're back to tell your what that short podcast was in our feed last week and with more information for putting your podcast on YouTube. Then we delve into how "Acquired" podcast achieved success despite their unconventional approach of delivering lengthy episodes on an irregular schedule and maintaining a minimalist presence on social media. And finally,  Alban reveals his research into the ultimate sock to own.

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📣 Sound-Off Question: Do you prefer your podcasts to be extra long or broken up into smaller episodes? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!

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Wendy's Proposes Surge PricingHow to Upload a Podcast to YouTubeHow the Acquired Podcast Became a SensationDarn Tough Sock Style 1039

The Influence Factor by The Influencer Marketing FactoryTop 1% Podcast About Influencer Marketing, Creator Economy, Social Commerce and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
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Contact Buzzcast
Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!