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The Hard Truth About Growing A Podcast Today (& How You Can Beat the Odds)

Podcast Marketing Trends Explained: Data-Driven Podcast Growth Strategy · 2024-02-13 · 40 min

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Creator economyAudience buildingtrendsdatacreators

Episode notes

Look closely at the data behind almost anything - from podcast growth, to Google search results, to Amazon product sales, and more - and you'll notice a trend. In almost every case, the bulk of the rewards (downloads, clicks, sales) go to just a tiny percentage of the available options. This pattern shows up everywhere, and it's known as the Power Law. In this episode, we're breaking down the math behind the power curve as it relates to podcasting, whether you should actually be aiming to be at the peak of the curve, and how to set realistic and achievable goals related to your show. What did you think of this episode? Click to cast your vote: Nailed It! Solid Meh Do better Topics Covered 00:00 Introduction 05:10 Understanding the Power Law Curve and it's impact on podcasting 14:25 Why you shouldn't settle for creating an "average" podcast… and strategies for stand-out 26:40 Unpacking the download data in the Podcast Marketing Trends 2023 Report 37:15 Aligning expectations and setting realistic goals ⭐️ Get a free podcast marketing audit with personalized recommendations to help you grow: ⭐️ Resources Complete the Podcast Marketing Trends 2024 Survey

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