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Have you heard the news?!? @RSS has launched a feature for our podcasters to get PAID! 🤑 This week we rolled out PAID (Programmatic Ads Inserted Dynamically) to all of our podcasters. Learn more and get PAID to podcast: rss.com/blog/rss-com-l…

Submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music within 24 hours of publishing your first episode. These platforms represent the vast majority of podcast listeners, and we help you get on all major listening apps quickly!

Next week! Downloads are a vanity metric if your listeners never come back. Join Greg Wasserman + Becky Davidson on July 21st for a free live workshop on turning casual listeners into your most loyal advocates. Register: rss.com/blog/podcast-c…

TODAY! We're hosting a live session on programmatic podcast advertising on July 13th at 12:15pm PT / 3:15pm ET. It's free. It's practical. And it could change how you think about monetization. Register: rss.com/blog/how-podca…

We built a new FREE promotional tool for podcasters! Turn your podcast milestones into a shareable graphic in 30 seconds. Pick what you're celebrating and it does the rest: 🎧 Downloads 🎙️ Episodes 💰 Earnings 🎂 Podcast anniversary Check it out here: celebrate.rss.io

#changelog v26.7.1. 🎬 Video Podcasting (Early Access) Spoiler alert! Native video podcasting is officially here, in early access. 👉 changelog.rss.com/v26-7-1-341880

If you're a podcaster who wants deeper listener loyalty and more organic growth, this one's for you. July 21st at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Register: rss.com/blog/podcast-c…

This is one of those sessions you'll wish you had attended sooner. Programmatic podcast advertising, explained clearly and practically. July 13th, 12:15pm PT / 3:15pm ET. Register: rss.com/blog/how-podca…

Send interview questions 24 hours before recording so guests can prepare thoughtful answers. Prepared guests give more insightful, confident responses & appreciate your professionalism, leading to better content and stronger relationships that can result in future collaborations.

End each episode with a clear call-to-action that tells listeners exactly what to do next. Whether it's subscribing, leaving a review, visiting a website, or sharing with friends, give specific instructions to turn passive listeners into active community members and advocates.

Keep episodes between 20-45 minutes, which is the sweet spot for most podcast listeners. This length fits perfectly into commutes, workout sessions, and lunch breaks, making it easy for busy people to consume your entire episode without feeling overwhelmed or rushed.

The first 30 seconds of your episode are prime real estate. Skip the slow intro and give listeners an immediate, compelling reason to stick around. ⚡

A quick 2-minute sound check before you record prevents the nightmare of discovering technical issues after a full episode. Make it a habit. It's free podcast insurance. ✅

Recording separate audio tracks for each speaker is one of the best production habits you can build. It gives you full control in editing and a much cleaner final product. 🎛️

You're not alone — and there's a strategy for that. Join us July 21st for a free workshop on building podcast community momentum from scratch. Register: rss.com/blog/podcast-c…

Host-read ads aren't the only way to earn money from your podcast. Programmatic advertising is a growing revenue channel, and most podcasters don't fully understand how it works yet. We're changing that on July 13th. Register: rss.com/blog/how-podca…

Create episode templates with intro, main content sections, and outro to streamline production. Having a consistent structure makes recording faster, editing easier, and helps listeners know what to expect. Bonus: you'll remember elements like CTAs & sponsor messages.

Headphones while recording aren't optional. They're episode insurance. You'll catch mic failures, background noise, and level issues before they wreck an entire session. 🎧

Batch record 3-4 episodes at once to maintain consistent energy & save time. Recording multiple episodes back-to-back maximizes your creative flow, reduces setup time, and ensures your voice and energy levels remain consistent across episodes for a better listening experience.

Your best recording studio might already be in your home. Clothes-filled closets absorb sound reflections and make your voice sound warm, intimate, and professional. 🏠

Hook listeners in the first 30 seconds by teasing the most valuable insight from your episode. Most people decide whether to keep listening within the first minute, so deliver a reason to stay by previewing the biggest takeaway or most interesting moment coming up.