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Get Your Video Podcast On Spotify Without Changing Hosts Jun 07, 2024

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We're sharing some things we've been working on at Buzzsprout, including episode backups, chapters for Spotify, and transcription editing tools. Then, we spied something new in Spotify's help articles: video episodes for podcasts not hosted on Spotify!
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Sound-off question: Have you ever lost podcast files due to a lack of backup? If so, how did you handle it?
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Podcast Movement Meetup in Orlando - Wednesday, June 12th
Backup your podcast episodes
Video episodes for podcasts not hosted with Spotify
Podnews Weekly Review: Interview with Ellie from Pocket Casts
Happy To Help - Kevin interview drops Tuesday, June 11th

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Guess who's back! May 31, 2024

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Jordan and Kevin hop on a quick snapcast to celebrate Buzzcast's downloads going back up! Check out the Buzzcast OP3 page here.
Kevin also reveals a little something new the team at Buzzsprout has been working on!

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How We Fixed A Major Drop In Downloads May 24, 2024

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As we try to solve the mystery of fluctuating podcast downloads, we delve into a more serious conversation sparked by recent trends on the Buzzsprout platform. Could it be the ripple effect of Apple's auto-download adjustments, or is something else at play? We offer up some troubleshooting tips for fellow podcasters.
The discussion continues with a look at Spotify's latest features, including transcripts and chapter markers. We'll share firsthand experiences and management strategies to help podcasters make the most of these updates.
Alban will be at the Podcast Movement Meetups next week! If you want to join in on the fun, RSVP here:

Plus, we pay tribute to an incredible member of our support team, Addie, as she embarks on a new chapter focused on family. Send in your cheers and warm wishes to support@buzzsprout.com as we celebrate her dedication to the podcast community!
Sound-Off Question: If you're using Fan Mail, how big is your podcast & have you been getting messages?

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Buzzsprout Ads Improvements + Answering Tons Of Fan Mail! May 10, 2024

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This episode, we are revealing how we've made Buzzsprout Ads even better with a way for advertisers to have more control over what podcasts run their ads! Plus, we've rolled out Fan Mail for all Buzzsprout podcasters and are taking the time to answer questions about the new feature. Then, we toss around the idea of a Buzzsprout meetup in a town near you!
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Sound-Off Question: Should we come to your town for a Buzzsprout meetup?

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You've Got Fan Mail! Announcing Buzzsprout's Text Inbox Feature Apr 26, 2024

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Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. Then we discuss the difference between IAB certification and compliance, to celebrating the grind behind content creation success stories like Marques Brownlee.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: Turn on Fan Mail for your podcast and let us know what you think! To have your response featured in our next episode, tap the link above to shoot us a text!
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Top Stories From Podcast Movement Evolutions 2024 Apr 12, 2024

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Alban is back from Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles! We discuss all the big stories and takeaways from the week, including how podcast downloads are down but listening is up, what YouTube's up to with podcasts, and why video is killing more podcasts now than ever before.
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📣 Sound-off question: What are your thoughts on adding video to podcasting? Is it a good thing or a bad thing for the industry? To have your response featured in the next episode, use the link above to send us a text message.
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How A Ban On TikTok Could Affect Podcasters Mar 29, 2024

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Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout, joins us for this episode as we dissect Spotify's TikTok-inspired podcast discovery feature and why podcasters may or may not want their follower count to be public. We also cover the potential ripple effects of a TikTok ban on promotion strategies, and whether it hinders expanding your listener base. Then we discuss why major podcasts are shifting from ad-supported to listener-supported models, revealing a fundamental change in how podcasts sustain themselves.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: What ways do you provide for listeners to contact you? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!
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Introducing Buzzsprout for iOS! Mar 15, 2024

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Join us as we unveil the long-awaited Buzzsprout iOS app that's set to revolutionize your podcasting workflow! We deep dive into everything you want to know, from why we decided now was the time to make an app, to what features we love about it, and ideas for future implementations.
Then, we've got a story that’ll make you think twice about where to host your podcast. In a candid discussion on the pitfalls and triumphs of podcast hosting, we empathize with Spotify's recent hiccups and offer our own insights on maintaining a podcaster-focused service. Also on the docket is a lesson in brand protection, born from a trademark tussle within our own community.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: How are you using snapcasts? We'd love to see what you're doing! To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!
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Introducing Buzzsprout for iOS!

Spotify for Podcasters Deletes Successful Podcast
Podcaster Wins Trademark Dispute
Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy

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Acquired’s Unconventional Approach To Podcasting Mar 01, 2024

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This episode covers a load of topics, so buckle up. We're back to tell your what that short podcast was in our feed last week and with more information for putting your podcast on YouTube. Then we delve into how "Acquired" podcast achieved success despite their unconventional approach of delivering lengthy episodes on an irregular schedule and maintaining a minimalist presence on social media. And finally, Alban reveals his research into the ultimate sock to own.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: Do you prefer your podcasts to be extra long or broken up into smaller episodes? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!
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Spotify's New Podcast Strategy Feb 16, 2024

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With so many big players making moves, we dive into the shifting tides of the podcasting world. The joy of Spotify's move towards open podcasting is tempered by our wariness of their advertising tactics and data collection—concerns that resonate with anyone mindful of the digital footprint they leave behind. We share our experiences grappling with these ethical dilemmas, balancing the desire to reach a wide audience with the need to safeguard listener privacy and content integrity. Whether you're a budding podcaster or a savvy listener, this episode promises a thought-provoking journey through the cultural currents shaping our beloved medium.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: What are your podcasting Keys to success for the year? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!
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