The Libsyn Team - Official Libsyn Blog https://libsyn.com/blog Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:40:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://libsyn.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/android-chrome-512x512-1-80x80.png The Libsyn Team - Official Libsyn Blog https://libsyn.com/blog 32 32 The Impact of Music on Podcast Engagement: Case Studies from Popular Podcasts https://libsyn.com/blog/the-impact-of-music-on-podcast-engagement-case-studies-from-popular-podcasts/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:40:06 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=16258 Music and sound effects play an important role in evoking emotions. Think canned laughter in comedy TV shows; it’s designed to encourage audiences to laugh – even if the moment isn’t that funny. This is just one example of how audio elements guide the audience toward experiencing the intended feelings of the show. And podcasts […]

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]]> Create a Podcast in 2025 — Just Start! https://libsyn.com/blog/make-a-podcast-just-start/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:55:16 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11674 [Updated] Should you create a podcast? Can you create a podcast? Yes, the answer is YES, just start. We interviewed 500 Libsyn podcasters at all stages of podcasting and asked them:  “What do you wish you knew before you started podcasting?” We found there are some common themes with the wisdom they’ve shared. Get a jump […]

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]]> Moms & Mysteries Podcast — Focus on Domestic Violence Awareness Month https://libsyn.com/blog/moms-mysteries-podcast-focus-on-domestic-violence-awareness-month/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:56:29 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=16014 Among the many outstanding true crime podcasts the Libsyn Ads team is proud to work with, Moms & Mysteries — a Libsyn Ads exclusive — stands out not only for their gripping storytelling but also for their commitment to meaningful causes. This October, co-hosts Melissa and Mandy are dedicating five powerful episodes to raising awareness […]

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]]> Thanks for Making Podcast Movement 2024 a True Celebration! https://libsyn.com/blog/thanks-for-making-podcast-movement-2024-a-true-celebration/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 23:35:07 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=15873 Each year just gets better and this one was a standout!  We kicked off Libsyn’s 20th anniversary in podcasting, introduced new Libsyn team members, assisted creators by presenting extraordinary sessions, and were wowed (as always) by our dynamic podcasting community.  Libsyn Celebrates 20 Years in Podcasting — Thanks to YOU! And what a celebration it […]

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]]> Starting a Podcast Checklist for the Perfect Summer Refresh https://libsyn.com/blog/starting-a-podcast-checklist-for-the-perfect-summer-refresh/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:03:50 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=15325 Picture yourself lounging on a sun-soaked beach as you gaze out at the sparkling water stretching into the horizon. The breeze. The waves. The quiet. But even in this idyllic paradise, the same nagging questions linger: “What am I missing? What else should I be doing for my podcast to grow?” Whether you’re a seasoned […]

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]]> Easy Podcast Publishing to YouTube Music https://libsyn.com/blog/easy-podcast-publishing-to-youtube-music/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:12:29 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=15562 In an industry first, Libsyn has successfully integrated with YouTube’s newly announced Podcast API features, as announced by YouTube at The Podcast Show in London. This integration allows podcast publishing to YouTube Music, enhancing Libsyn’s previous integration with YouTube. It provides Libsyn customers with exclusive access to several capabilities directly from their Libsyn account, including […]

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]]> May 2024 Podcast Ad Rates https://libsyn.com/blog/may-2024-podcast-ad-rates/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:38:08 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=15618 If you are looking into advertising on podcasts, podcast ad rates (or CPM — Cost Per Thousand) are probably top of mind. To this end, we give you the May 2024 Podcast Advertising Rates. Each month Libsyn Ads publishes the prior month’s rates to allow advertisers and podcasters to monitor market pricing and to foster […]

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]]> How to Create Pro Podcast Trailers: Examples, Template, and Script https://libsyn.com/blog/podcast-trailers-what-to-include-examples-and-a-free-template/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:57:48 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=15184 Podcast trailers aren’t just a teaser, they are a powerful vehicle for creating anticipation, delivering strategic marketing messaging, and making that all-important ask to follow the show. The use cases and strategies are only limited by your creative energy. Whether you’re aiming to use a trailer to launch a new show, announce a new season, […]

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]]> How Do I Get Apple Podcasts Transcriptions for My Podcast? A Quick FAQ. https://libsyn.com/blog/how-do-i-get-apple-podcasts-transcriptions-for-my-podcast-a-quick-faq/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:55:48 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=15125 With the latest iOS 17.4 release, transcripts on Apple Podcasts are now automatically available for many podcasters within hours of publishing. Ensure your device has the latest iOS update installed to see the new feature.  If you have your podcast listed on Apple Podcasts, we’ve got some time-saving news for you: You don’t have to do […]

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]]> Podcast Recording Equipment List of Must-Haves https://libsyn.com/blog/podcast-recording-equipment-list-of-must-haves/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:20:52 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=14694 Ready to Start a Podcast? Need Some Podcasting Gear? Not to worry! We put together this overview of podcast equipment that should get you up and running fast — for very little money. Note that if you are more a watcher than a reader, this YouTube playlist covers many of the same Libsyn podcast equipment […]

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]]> How to Name a Podcast | Choosing the Best Podcast Titles https://libsyn.com/blog/how-to-name-a-podcast-choosing-the-best-podcast-titles/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:31:11 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=14200 Is your podcast name brilliant? How do you know? Are there any rules or guidelines to judge by? The answer is YES. Before you commission podcast artwork and print swag, it is important to consider some best practices. Can you break the rules? Yes again, but only if you know what they are. Your number […]

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]]> Getting Started With Podcast Ads – 5 Basics For Podcasters https://libsyn.com/blog/getting-started-with-podcast-ads-5-basics-for-podcasters/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:13:03 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=14559 Podcasts & Advertising — A Mutual Media Match Over time and many episodes, podcasters and their audiences grow increasingly interconnected. This partnership is what makes podcast advertising so effective. Podcasters thrive on audience feedback and enthusiasm and, in turn, provide an in-your-ear audio experience that reflects this sincere, open dialogue. When was the last time you […]

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]]> How to Make Money Podcasting | 10 Monetization Strategies https://libsyn.com/blog/how-to-make-money-podcasting-10-monetization-strategies/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 16:22:48 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=14264 If you’ve started thinking about how to make money podcasting, then you probably have a few basic podcast monetization questions. Everyone does. We’re here with the answers. Note upfront that no rule says you must make money from your podcast to be a success. In fact, few podcasts start out with this mission in mind, […]

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]]> July 2023 Podcast Advertising Rates https://libsyn.com/blog/july-2023-podcast-advertising-rates/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:49:55 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=13697 If you are looking into advertising on podcasts, podcast advertising rates (or CPM — Cost Per Thousand) are probably top of mind. To this end, we give you July 2023 Podcast Advertising Rates. Each month Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast Marketplace publishes the prior month’s rates to allow advertisers and podcasters to monitor market pricing and to foster […]

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]]> Two Ways To Create a Video Podcast — Examples, Gear, & Tips https://libsyn.com/blog/two-ways-to-create-a-video-podcast-examples-gear-tips/ Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:03:46 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=13370 The video podcast landscape is both intimidating and inspiring. It is easy to feel overwhelmed with the gear, tech, and path that’s right for your podcast while also seeing so much possibility on the horizon. YouTube Podcasts, reels, stories, shorts, TikTok …  these days it seems like all podcasters HAVE to add a visual element […]

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]]> June 2023 Podcast Advertising Rates https://libsyn.com/blog/june-2023-podcast-advertising-rates/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:40:07 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=13657 If you are looking into advertising on podcasts, podcast advertising rates (or CPM — Cost Per Thousand) are probably top of mind. To this end, we give you June 2023 Podcast Advertising Rates. Each month Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast Marketplace publishes the prior month’s rates to allow advertisers and podcasters to monitor market pricing and to foster […]

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]]> Stats Move To Libsyn 5 Plus iOS 16 Voice Isolation https://libsyn.com/blog/stats-move-to-libsyn-5-plus-ios-16-voice-isolation/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:00:19 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=12544 Libsyn 4 stats moving to Libsyn 5, Libsyn’s Glow launches Spotify Open Access! Libsyn appoints Patrick Dolan as Chairman of the Board, voice isolation in iOS 16.4 and how that affects podcasters, podcasting history via an Audio Hijack story, the Podcast Standards Project, podcasting is a secondary activity and what that means for podcast production, […]

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]]> Apple Podcasts Subscriptions — Earn $$ with Your Podcast https://libsyn.com/blog/apple-podcasts-subscriptions-earn-money-with-your-podcast/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:00:02 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11954 We Make It Easy to Create an Apple Podcasts Subscription with Libsyn  Libsyn is among the first podcast platforms to integrate with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Apple Podcasts Subscriptions is designed for creators who want to offer their audiences monthly or annual subscription plans for access to exclusive content, early access, and ad-free listening. You set […]

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]]> November 2022 Podcast Advertising Rates https://libsyn.com/blog/november-2022-podcast-advertising-rates/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:51:01 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11887 If you are looking into advertising on podcasts, podcast advertising rates (or CPM — Cost Per Thousand) are probably top of mind.  Each month, Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast Marketplace publishes the prior month’s podcast advertising rates. This allows advertisers and podcasters to monitor market pricing, fostering insight into podcasting advertising as a monetization vehicle.  The data is […]

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]]> October 2022 Podcast Advertising Rates https://libsyn.com/blog/october-2022-podcast-advertising-rates/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:21:46 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11774 If you are looking into advertising on podcasts, podcast advertising rates (or CPM — Cost Per Thousand) are probably top of mind.  Each month, Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast Marketplace publishes the prior month’s podcast advertising rates. This allows advertisers and podcasters to monitor market pricing, fostering insight into podcasting advertising as a monetization vehicle.  The data is […]

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]]> Easy Podcast Subscription Content in 2023! https://libsyn.com/blog/how-to-make-money-podcasting-podcast-subscription/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:36:38 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11263 [Updated] Maybe you are starting a podcast to make money and see a podcast subscription as the first step. Or, perhaps you have been podcasting for years and are thinking about introducing a podcast subscription just to see how it goes. Wherever you are in your podcasting journey, a podcast subscription is always an option […]

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]]> From Podcast Movement 2022 to Podcast Launch in 2023 https://libsyn.com/blog/from-podcast-movement-2022-to-podcast-launch-in-2023-dave-jackson/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:15:07 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11511 As someone who has been to podcasting conferences for years, I am always excited to see things that make it easier for a podcast launch. This year I focused on new tools and features available to encourage beginning podcasters to launch in 2023. Podcast Launch Tip 1 — Gear up for the Future  So. much. […]

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]]> Remote Podcast Recording with Libsyn’s Brian Cottington https://libsyn.com/blog/remote-podcast-recording-with-libsyns-brian-cottington/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:31:44 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11363 In the podcasting industry, remote podcast recording is evolving very quickly, due to hardware, software, and remote recording studios constantly being developed and iterated. If you want to interview subject matter experts who live in another state, country, or continent, this is a godsend. What is Remote Podcast Recording? Remote recording is the answer to […]

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]]> IAB Tech Lab Verified Podcast Statistics https://libsyn.com/blog/iab-podcast-statistics/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:06:35 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11299 What Are IAB Podcast Statistics? As a podcaster, you’ve probably heard of IAB podcast statistics, but what are they really, and why should they be important to you? IAB stands for Interactive Advertising Bureau, and they provide the industry standard in podcast stats measurement. IAB stats are what advertisers look for when selecting podcasts to […]

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]]> Podcast Shortcuts — Episode Descriptions & Snippets https://libsyn.com/blog/speed-up-your-podcast-workflow-episode-descriptions-snippets/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:11:25 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11249 Every time you publish an episode, you write an episode description to go with it. These descriptions can be full of exciting details and extra resources, or simple and streamlined.  Regardless of your approach, the content is specific to the episode and the first few lines should be written to attract new audiences.  Check out […]

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]]> Choosing a Podcast Format https://libsyn.com/blog/choosing-a-podcast-format/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:48:11 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11243 When you start thinking about your podcast format — what kind/style of podcast you would like to create — we recommend considering three things: established configurations, number of regular host/s and future evolution.   In general, your podcast format should be reflective of subject and style. It should have room for you to explore all of […]

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]]> How to Create the Best Podcast Titles https://libsyn.com/blog/choose-best-podcast-title/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:54:37 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11153 Your podcast title is what allows people to find you when they search the internet or their podcast app. In addition to your podcast title, other search fields play pivotal roles in listeners finding your show. Here we are going to discuss some important things to think about when selecting: Podcast Title Episode Titles Author […]

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]]> Affiliate Spotlight | Astronomy Cast | Dr. Pamela Gay https://libsyn.com/blog/astronomy-cast-qa/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:42:14 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11136 “Becoming an affiliate was a no-brainer, especially because Astronomy Cast now has a promo code (ASTRO) that gives listeners 2-months of free Libsyn hosting.”   Q & A with Dr. Pamela Gay, Astronomy Cast   Last month, astronomers announced they captured the first picture of a supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky […]

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]]> Libsyn to Support Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery https://libsyn.com/blog/libsyn-to-support-apple-podcasts-delegated-delivery/ Mon, 16 May 2022 16:46:18 +0000 https://libsyn.com/blog/?p=11070 On May 16, Apple announced, “Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery in Partnership with Libsyn” fully launching later this year. This partnership will provide easier submission of new shows (and premium content) to Apple Podcasts from the Libsyn platform. Libsyn is thrilled to be among the podcast hosts partnering with Apple Podcasts to expedite the podcast distribution […]

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]]> The 2022 Podcast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! https://libsyn.com/blog/2022-podcast-hall-of-fame/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:35:53 +0000 https://blog.libsyn.com/?p=10829   This year at 2022 Podcast Movement Evolutions (PME), Libsyn is excited to sponsor the 2022 Podcast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. With so many podcasters doing incredible work in the field, the chosen inductees truly represent a level of excellence and commitment unparalleled in the podcasting industry.   Podcasting Hall of Fame Ceremony Presented […]

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]]> Apple Podcasts Tip: Purposefully Customize Your Show Background https://libsyn.com/blog/apple-podcasts-tip-purposefully-customize-your-show-background-color/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:00:09 +0000 https://blog.libsyn.com/?p=9738 When you go to the Apple Podcasts App, perhaps you’ve noticed that the background color of your show artwork is now customized, that is, if you are using IOS 14.5 or later. What you may not know is that there is a specific part of the artwork you upload that dictates what that background color […]

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]]> Podcasting Equipment Wish List https://libsyn.com/blog/podcasting-equipment-wish-list/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:22:17 +0000 https://blog.libsyn.com/?p=9616 Past, Present, and Yet to Come Podcasting Equipment Wish Lists From the Libsyn Podcasting Hall of Famers This time of year, visions of NEW podcasting gear are dancing in podcasters’ heads. Podcasting equipment wish lists are full of mics, headphones, and more and more video gear ready to carry us through next year’s podcasting adventure. […]

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]]> Hello Libsyn 5 https://libsyn.com/blog/libsyn-5-beta-community/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:19:21 +0000 https://blog.libsyn.com/?p=7909 Let’s Make Libsyn Together Why Libsyn 5? Did you notice that when you log into your Libsyn account, there is a little “4” after the Libsyn logo in the top left-hand corner? Libsyn 5 is the 5th version of our publishing interface. We got really creative with our naming. This simple approach to naming follows […]

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]]> The Podcast Index & Podcast 2.0 Namespace https://libsyn.com/blog/the-podcast-index-podcast-2-0-namespace/ Sat, 09 Jan 2021 02:28:38 +0000 https://blog.libsyn.com/?p=7636 There has been a lot of excitement around podcasting legend Adam Curry’s Podcast Index and Podcasting 2.0 namespace. For those that follow some of the OG podcasters, it may be closer to momentary delirium. There has been plenty of intrigue and a few interesting headlines. Why all the excitement? Well, when people intend to compete […]

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]]> What did Rob Greenlee Say? https://libsyn.com/blog/robgreenleeanswers/ Sat, 09 Jan 2021 02:00:04 +0000 https://blog.libsyn.com/?p=7592 The podcasting industry thrives on the brainstorming, free-flowing concerns, bright ideas, and intense discussion of brilliant people. For the most part, podcasters, those who work in podcasting, and the brands that support them are good people. Libsyn values participation in discussions in public and private thought-leader groups paving the way for more opportunities for the […]

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