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Aug 28

Should Your Podcast Trailer Explain or Entertain? With Rachel Corbett of Nova Entertainment

Would listeners rather hear a podcast’s hosts introduce their own show or have someone else sell it for them? Is a fast-moving sizzle reel more effective than a host speaking directly from the heart? Arielle talks with Rachel Corbett, Network Director of Nova Podcasts at Nova Entertainment. Rachel contributed trailers from two Nova shows to the Coleman Insights podcast trailer study: High Scrollers and Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg. Together, Arielle and Rachel play and compare four trailers: A host-read trailer versus a third-person voiceover for High ScrollersA sizzle reel versus a personal explainer for Better Than YesterdayThey discuss: Why listeners preferred the professional voiceover for High ScrollersHow a third-person narrator can make it easier to incorporate clipsWhy being a great host doesn’t necessarily make someone great at selling their own showHow Osher Günsberg’s personal explainer felt like the right choiceHow Rachel’s team is applying the findings to future Nova trailersThe underrated skill of selecting clips that work outside their original contextWhy producers should save strong promotional moments as they editHow independent podcasters can conduct their own small-scale A/B testsThe lesson: Best practices are useful, but the right trailer depends on the show, the host, and the relationship you want to build with the listener. Resources: Download the full podcast trailer studyListen to High ScrollersListen to Better Than Yesterday with Osher GünsbergTrailer Park is hosted by Arielle Nissenblatt. Editing and post-production by AdamFlaherty of Pointmade.studio. Happy trails!
Aug 28

What Makes a Podcast Trailer Work? We Finally Have Data! With Jay Nachlis of Coleman Insights

What makes a podcast trailer work? And when a podcast trailer works, what is the ideal outcome? In the first episode of a three-part series, Arielle talks with Jay Nachlis, VP/Consultant at Coleman Insights, about a first-of-its-kind podcast trailer study, starring participating studios Nova Entertainment and Pantheon Podcasts. The study asked 500 U.S. podcast listeners to evaluate eight trailers from four different shows. Each A/B test changed one variable, allowing the research team to examine preference, recall, and intent to listen. Arielle and Jay discuss: What quantitative and qualitative research can each tell usHow independent podcasters can conduct more useful listener surveysThe common survey-design mistakes that can pollute an entire datasetWhy good research must lead to actionThe pieces listeners remembered most from the trailersWhy authenticity emerged as the clearest throughlineWhy data measurement isn't perfect and how, sometimes that's okThis episode sets the scene for two upcoming Trailer Park conversations with Rachel Corbett of Nova Entertainment and Peter Ferioli of Pantheon Podcasts. We’ll hear the trailers they tested, examine the results, and find out what they plan to do differently because of the research. Resources: Download the full podcast trailer studyWhy a research study is only as good as its designLearn more about Coleman Insights’ podcast researchTrailer Park is hosted by Arielle Nissenblatt and edited and produced by AdamFlaherty of Pointmade.studio. Happy trails!
Aug 28

The Podcast Trailer Test: AI, Authenticity, and What Listeners Want with Peter Ferioli of Pantheon Podcasts

Can listeners tell when a podcast trailer was made with AI? What happens when listeners perceive your trailer as an advertisement? Arielle talks with Peter Ferioli, co-founder, COO, and CTO of Pantheon Podcasts. Peter shares how podcast trailers have evolved from a technical requirement into an essential marketing tool, and what Pantheon changed after participating in the Coleman Insights podcast trailer study. You’ll hear trailers created for two Pantheon shows: Superfan Diaries: an AI-produced trailer versus one featuring the host’s real voiceBinge or Cringe: two versions with different opening hooksArielle and Peter discuss: Why some listeners recognized the AI-generated trailer and still wanted to hear the showHow genre, tone, and energy affect the perception of authenticityWhy mentioning another brand too early can confuse listenersWhat a trailer needs to promise, and why the show must deliver on that promisePantheon’s new CLEAR framework: clarity, likability, engagement, awareness, and recallHow the study shaped a new version of the Binge or Cringe trailerWhy trailers should include a strong opening hook, tonal shifts, sound design, and a memorable endingWhen to release a trailer during a podcast launchHow to test your own trailer without commissioning a massive research studyPeter’s challenge: Play your trailer for 3-5 people who don’t already know everything about your show. Ask where they lose interest, what they remember, and whether they want to hear the full podcast. Resources: Download the full podcast trailer studyExplore Pantheon’s podcastsTrailer Park is produced and edited by Arielle Nissenblatt. It is executive produced and engineered by AdamFlaherty of Pointmade.studio. Happy trails!
Season 4 Trailer

The Science of an Effective Podcast Trailer - Miniseries Forthcoming

This is a trailer for a three-part miniseries we're releasing about what makes an effective trailer. Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast teamed up with Coleman Insights this past spring to conduct the first comprehensive research study dedicated to podcast trailers. We set out to understand: What makes a trailer work?Should a trailer be read by the hosts or an announcer voice?Does it need to explain the entire show?And lots moreAnd we learned a lot from our findings. In this series, you'll meet the executives from the production studios we worked with on this study, Rachel Corbett of Nova Entertainment and Peter Ferioli of Pantheon Podcasts. _____ Extras Visit our website to submit a trailer for considerationGet in touch
Apr 13

"Everybody Knows But Me" Podcast Trailer Analysis with Holly Brown

In this episode of TPP, we get into the trailer for Everybody Knows But Me, a new show from comedian and podcast person Holly Brown. Produced in partnership with Next Chapter Podcasts, the show is a dark comedy about the secrets we inherit and the stories we tell to survive. This episode is also hosted by Holly Brown. Arielle's out this week and she asked Holly to take over! Let us know what you think of this episode format. More about the show: When comedian Holly Anabel Brown was 17, her dad was dying of cancer when he dropped a bombshell: she had twin brothers she never knew existed - young boys her entire extended family had kept secret. After his death left her with more questions than answers, Holly sets out to uncover how a secret this big could be hidden, and why the sitcoms that raised her were often the only way to make sense of a life stranger than TV. More information on Holly: Holly’s comedy is what you get when the girl next door has a little bite - mixing dark humor and millennial nostalgia with an honesty that makes you laugh and squirm. Named one of WhoHaHa’s Comedians of the Year in 2022, Holly has been featured on popular podcasts The Daily Zeitgeist and The Dork Forest. She has performed at SF Sketchfest, Big Pine, the SLO Comedy Festival, and more across the country. Her work has been featured in Funny or Die videos, and she previously produced and performed in her sold-out monthly show, Salty AF, at the Hollywood Improv. Holly headlines nationally, loves calling dogs good boy, listening to Bob Dylan, and investigating her father’s deathbed confession! About TPP: Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast wants to help you discover new podcasts. We share trailers for podcasts of shows that have been long-running, never made it out of pre-production, were made just for fun, or anything in between. Our goal is to help creators make better short-form audio and to help listeners find their next favorite listen. Episode extras: Submit your trailer to TPPEmail us: hello@trailerparkpod.comFollow us on InstagramCredits: Created by Arielle Nissenblatt Produced, edited, mixed, and mastered by AdamFlaherty.tv of Pointmade.studio Logo by Caio Slikta Hosted on RSS.com
Season 1 Trailer

This is a trailer for a podcast about podcast trailers... we know

Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast is here! Well, almost. Consider this the teaser to the teaser to the show. We're *really* playing around with the concept of trailers, since this is a show about the art of the audio teaser, after all. On TPP, we're bringing you podcast trailers. As far as the ear can hear. We want to help you discover a new show, help creators get their projects funded, and help creators learn how to make impactful audio teasers. Season 1 will have two trailers to introduce you to the show, eight regular-season episodes, and some bonus content. In this episode, meet Tim Villegas and Arielle Nissenblatt, your hosts. You'll learn about how this show will run and when you can expect the first episode to drop. More info: Visit our website to submit a trailer Find us on Instagram Leave us a review (we'll shout you out!) Arielle Nissenblatt Tim Villegas Credits: Written and produced by Tim Villegas and Arielle Nissenblatt Mixed and mastered by Daniel Tureck Cover art by Caio Slikta Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Season 1 Trailer

Here's a short teaser for Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast

It's teaser time! Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast is here! Well, almost. This is a teaser for the show. On TPP, we're bringing you podcast trailers. As far as the ear can hear. We want to help you discover a new show, help creators get their projects funded, and help creators learn how to make impactful audio teasers. Season 1 will have two trailers to introduce you to the show, eight regular-season episodes, and some bonus content. In this episode, meet Tim Villegas and Arielle Nissenblatt, your hosts. You'll learn about how this show will run and when you can expect the first episode to drop. We'll also reflect a bit on what it means to make a podcast about podcast trailers, why we're doing it, and what we hope to get out of the show. Happy trails! More info: Visit our website to submit a trailer Find us on Instagram Leave us a review (we'll shout you out!) Arielle Nissenblatt Tim Villegas Credits: Written and produced by Tim Villegas and Arielle Nissenblatt Mixed and mastered by Daniel Tureck Cover art by Caio Slikta Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Jun 22

"The Podcast Industry Isn't Swaggy" (Yet) with Dane Cardiel of 'This Is TV Now'

Dane Cardiel joins the show to discuss This Is TV Now, his new podcast. He and his co-host Stella Young focus on the podcasting industry, exploring the people, ideas, and forces shaping the medium in a video-first media landscape. On TPP, we talk about: Good TapeWhy Dane started this show nowHow he thinks about the visual aspects of podcastingAphantasiaHow the trailer came togetherFind the visual trailer for This Is TV Now here Find the audio trailer here Learn from this trailer build Is the trailer for This Is TV Now suitable for audio AND video? About Trailer Park: Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast wants to help you discover new podcasts. We share trailers for podcasts of shows that have been long-running, never made it out of pre-production, were made just for fun, or anything in between. Our goal is to help creators make better short-form teasers and to help listeners find their next favorite listen. Episode extras: Submit your trailer to TPPEmail us: hello@trailerparkpod.comFollow us on InstagramCredits: Created by Arielle NissenblattProduced, edited, mixed, and mastered by AdamFlaherty.tv of Pointmade.studioLogo by Caio SliktaHosted on RSS.com
May 26

"PASSAGES: On Morrison" with Sara McCrea | Podcast Trailer and Analysis

Sara McCrea, podcast specialist at Random House Publishing Group, is our guest host. She brings us the trailer for PASSAGES: On Morrison. Discover a new show PASSAGES: On Morrison is a podcast that takes reading on the road. Join Namwali Serpell, novelist, critic, and Harvard professor, as she joins fellow writers and skilled readers in conversation to pore over excerpts of Toni Morrison’s prose. Recorded throughout the book tour for ON MORRISON—Serpell’s electrifying, critical examination of Morrison’s writing—each episode welcomes listeners into rooms full of readers and discussions of how Morrison made her words sing. This show is the record of a traveling salon, a celebration of Morrison’s extraordinary work, and a love letter to reading closely in community. Learn from this trailer build Sara breaks down the process of making this show on the road. And then, the process behind making the trailer for it -- a complicated endeavor because the show was recorded almost entirely outside of a studio. About Trailer Park: Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast wants to help you discover new podcasts. We share trailers for podcasts of shows that have been long-running, never made it out of pre-production, were made just for fun, or anything in between. Our goal is to help creators make better short-form audio and to help listeners find their next favorite listen. Episode extras: Submit your trailer to TPPEmail us: hello@trailerparkpod.comFollow us on InstagramCredits: Created by Arielle Nissenblatt Produced, edited, mixed, and mastered by AdamFlaherty.tv of Pointmade.studio Logo by Caio Slikta Hosted on RSS.com
Season 1 Trailer

[Pre-Trailer] Welcome to The Trailer Park Podcast

The Trailer Park Podcast is coming soon! This is a pre-trailer designed to get you pre-excited(!) for the show. Discover more from us: Visit our website to submit your podcast Follow us on Instagram Follow Arielle Follow Tim About the hosts: Arielle Nissenblatt is the founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective, a weekly podcast newsletter and podcast. She is the Community Manager at SquadCast.fm, a remote recording platform. She is a graduate of the Salt Institute of Audio Documentary Studies. Nissenblatt is a podcast marketing expert, having spoken on panels at conferences such as Radiodays Asia, Sounds of New York, Podcast Movement, International Documentary Association’s Podcast Day, at USC, Montana Media Lab, American University, and more. She is one of the founders of Podcast Taxonomy, an international effort to categorize roles and credits in the podcast industry. She is the cohost of Sounds Profitable, Adtech Applied, a show about adtech in the audio space. Tim Villegas: Throughout his sixteen-year career as a special education teacher, Tim advocated for the inclusion of students with significant disabilities in general education classrooms and systems change in schools and districts. Tim spent thirteen years as a classroom teacher and three years as a district-level program specialist supporting students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional and behavioral needs, and intellectual disabilities. He joined MCIE in 2020 as the Director of Communications to advance the vision that neighborhood schools be the foundation of inclusive communities. He is also the Founder of Think Inclusive, now MCIE’s official blog and podcast, which serves to build a bridge between families, educators, and people with disabilities to advocate for inclusive education by publishing news, opinion, and educational articles. Tim earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Azusa Pacific University, and later a teaching credential for moderate to severe disabilities from California State University Fullerton. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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