The beauty of podcasting is that anyone can do it. It’s a rare medium that’s nearly as easy to make as it is to consume. And as such, no two people do it exactly the same way. There are a wealth of hardware and software solutions open to potential podcasters, so setups run the gamut […]
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Apple walks back statement after freaking out podcasters
Podcasters can now breathe easy.
Apple is walking back an emailed statement to podcasters on Wednesday that seemed to suggest shows would be rejected or removed from Apple Podcasts if the episode numbers were included in episode titles.
The Cupertino, CA-based company rushed to send a clarification email on Thursday making clear that shows were not going to be removed if they historically included episode numbers in their titles.
The confusion began earlier this week when Apple sent out an email with a list of best practices for podcast metadata — information connected to each show detailing titles, authors, and episode descriptions. The company recommended avoiding using placeholder text such as “[Title goes here]” and spamming keywords for blatant SEO purposes in podcast descriptions. Read more…
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View More Apple walks back statement after freaking out podcastersHow I podcast: Effectively Wild’s Ben Lindbergh
Last month, Spotify announced that it had paid $340 million for Gimlet and Anchor in a push to make its mark on podcasting. But while it’s encouraging to see media giants throw weight and money behind the medium, the beauty of the format has always been its accessibility. It’s the rare form of entertainment that’s […]
View More How I podcast: Effectively Wild’s Ben LindberghThe Rodecaster Pro podcast board finally gets multi-track recording
Rode promised multitrack support for the Rodecaster Pro in February — and delivered with no time to spare. The Australian company dropped news about the firmware update at 10PM PT on February 28, bringing the podcasting board’s most eagerly awaited feature as part of its first update since hitting retail late last year. I reviewed […]
View More The Rodecaster Pro podcast board finally gets multi-track recordingSpotify bets big on podcasts with acquisition of Gimlet and Anchor
Music-streaming king Spotify sees a future in podcasts.
The company announced on Wednesday that it has made two huge acquisitions that firmly plant Spotify in the podcasting business. The music-streaming giant has bought Gimlet Media Inc., a popular podcast producer, and Anchor, a platform that helps creators produce and publish their podcasts.
According to Recode, Spotify is paying around $230 million for Gimlet. Recode first reported that Spotify and Gimlet were in talks last week. It’s currently unknown how much Spotify spent on Anchor.
Recode points out that the acquisition puts Spotify in the content creation business for the first time — something the company hasn’t done in its almost 11 years in the music industry. Read more…
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View More Spotify bets big on podcasts with acquisition of Gimlet and AnchorThe Rodecaster Pro gets multitrack recording next month
As a frequent podcast host/producer/editor, I found very few things to quibble with when I reviewed Rode Microphone’s Rodcaster Pro. There was, however, one very big issue: multitrack recording. For all of the great things you can do on the fly, the podcasting mixing board wasn’t great when it came to post-production. Regardless of how […]
View More The Rodecaster Pro gets multitrack recording next monthAnchor says it’s ‘powering’ 40 percent of new podcasts
Podcasting’s greatest asset has always been its accessibility — for consumer and creator alike. But even the simplest medium requires a little know-how, and Anchor’s overarching goal has long been to further lower the barrier of entry for those looking to take the leap. It’s not perfect, and it’s not for everyone, but the service […]
View More Anchor says it’s ‘powering’ 40 percent of new podcastsSpotify’s increased focus on podcasts in 2019 includes selling its own ads
Having established itself as a top streaming service with now over 200 million users, Spotify this year is preparing to focus more of its attention on podcasts. The company plans bring its personalization technology to podcasts in order to make better recommendations, update its app’s interface so people can access podcasts more easily, and broker […]
View More Spotify’s increased focus on podcasts in 2019 includes selling its own adsThe Rodecaster Pro is a perfect centerpiece to a home podcasting studio
My podcasting rig is simple: Two microphones, a Tascam recorder, two XLR cables. I’ve upgraded things a bit in the past year — improved the mics, bought some foam windscreens and bought a pair of tabletop, foldable mic stands. But the principle is the same: take nothing I can’t fit into a laptop sleeve. It’s […]
View More The Rodecaster Pro is a perfect centerpiece to a home podcasting studioWhat’s next for podcasting?
The podcast market will discover the answer to a foundational question about its future in the next few years. Will it continue along the path of music streaming, where all podcasts are available everywhere on free, ad-supported tiers? Or, will it follow the path of streaming TV into paid subscription services with exclusive content? Today, effectively […]
View More What’s next for podcasting?Google launches accelerator to increase diversity in podcasting
Google has partnered with media company PRX to launch the Google Podcasts creator program. PRX, a public radio distribution marketplace, is behind shows like This American Life, Reveal and The Moth Radio Hour. The accelerator aims to remove access barriers to podcasting and to increase the diversity of the podcast industry. This program comes after […]
View More Google launches accelerator to increase diversity in podcastingWant to be the next podcasting sensation? This online class can get you started.
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There’s never been a better time to get into podcasting – it’s cheap, it’s relatively easy, and the market for content is huge. Odds are you have at least one friend with a show, so why not add your voice to the mix? The Podcasting 101 Bundle can help you launch your own show right away, even if you’ve never even recorded so much as a voicemail message.
In the bundle, you’ll receive lifetime access to 10 courses and over 35 hours of training in every aspect of podcasting, including the very basics of audio/video recording, strategies for recording your own voice, and even instruction on how to breathe correctly so you can host your podcast with confidence and not sound like some out-of-breath goblin. Read more…
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