Secrets to Building a Loyal Podcast Audience

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Tips to Make Your Podcast Stand Out

Launching a podcast is easy, but attracting loyal listeners is challenging due to stiff competition. Success relies on having clear, original content and understanding your target audience. Strong production helps, but engaging topics and meaningful connections matter most. 14 Fast Company Executive Board members offer tips on creating valuable and engaging podcasts. Their advice aims to help new podcasters build lasting, loyal audiences.

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True Native Media Launches Two-Tier Podcast Ad Service

True Native Media has launched PodRamp, a new service to help smaller podcasts grow by managing ads and covering hosting fees for shows with over 10,000 monthly downloads. As podcasts get bigger, they can move to PodPremium, which offers custom ad campaigns, personalized support, and better brand deals for established shows. This tiered system aims to help podcasts grow from small to large with support at every stage.

New Heights Podcast Takes Break for NFL Season

The "New Heights" podcast, hosted by brothers Jason and Travis Kelce, is going on a break starting July 23 as Travis gets ready for the Kansas City Chiefs’ NFL training camp. Travis is focusing fully on football this season and confirmed he will continue playing, hoping to improve after a disappointing end last year. Jason, who retired from the NFL earlier this year, said the podcast helps the brothers stay close even while focusing on their separate post-football paths.

Internet-Connected TVs Grow as a Way to Listen to Audio

According to Share of Ear Q2 2025 data, Americans aged 13 and older spend 6% of their daily audio time using internet-connected TV devices. Most of this time is spent watching music videos on YouTube (53%), with streaming music services (21%) and podcasts (13%) following behind. While still less popular than mobile devices and radios, internet-connected TVs are becoming more common and offer many audio options.

Formula E and Google Cloud Bring Races to Blind Fans with AI Audio

Formula E and Google Cloud are creating AI-powered audio race reports to help blind and visually impaired fans enjoy motorsport. The project uses Google Cloud technology to produce detailed audio summaries of every race, available soon after each event. Developed with the Royal National Institute of Blind People, the service will be tested with users before launching fully in Season 12.

Podcast Tool

FeedPress is a versatile platform that simplifies podcast distribution while providing deep audience insights—all through your RSS feed. Designed for creators who want precision without complexity, it combines robust analytics with essential growth tools.

Why Podcasters Choose FeedPress

  • Granular Analytics - Map listeners by country/city with geolocation data

  • Podcast-Specific Features - Auto-generates podcast pages with embedded audio players

  • Built-In Newsletter Tools - Convert RSS subscribers to email lists (free up to 1,000 subs)

  • Universal Compatibility - Works seamlessly with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.

Podcast Of The Day

Naked History – Unearthed

"Naked History – Unearthed" marks Windfall Films' audio debut, transforming its Emmy-winning TV formula into a gripping podcast experience. This immersive series digs beyond textbook history, revealing startling truths about ancient wonders—from the sticky rice mortar of China’s Great Wall to the engineering secrets of Angkor Wat—through conversations with leading archaeologists and cutting-edge research. Blowing dust off conventional narratives, each episode re-examines legendary sites as tangible records of forgotten innovators and societies, extending Windfall’s legacy of award-winning factual storytelling into the podcast sphere.

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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting

Redefining Influence in the Digital Age

Emma Chamberlain is a 21-year-old content creator who revolutionized digital storytelling through her unfiltered, cinematic vlogging style, amassing over 11.8 million YouTube subscribers and 16.1 million Instagram followers. Beginning as a high-school dropout turned DIY YouTuber in 2017, her intimate, zoom-heavy edits and deadpan humor redefined Gen-Z content, catching the attention of luxury giants like Louis Vuitton—who made her their first YouTuber collaborator in 2019. Named to Time’s Most Influential People on the Internet and a Met Gala host for Vogue, she’s since launched the award-winning Anything Goes podcast, become a Cartier ambassador, and graced Harper’s Bazaar and Allure covers. But how did she evolve from influencer to creator?

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Podcast Tip Of The Day

Launching a successful podcast starts with smart preparation – here’s how to get it right from day one:

  • Start strong by recording 3-5 episodes before launch - this gives listeners enough content to become invested in your show.

  • Boost discoverability by using relevant search tags that your ideal audience would actually type when looking for content like yours.

  • Craft episode descriptions that are both engaging and SEO-friendly. Work your key tags naturally into a clear, concise summary of each episode.

  • Always write original descriptions in your authentic voice. Avoid copied content - unique phrasing helps your podcast stand out while maintaining professionalism.

A Final Note

“Remember, every great podcast began with a single episode—yours starts with these steps.”

See you tomorrow,

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