Podcasts are exploding. In only the last few years, they’ve become one of the fastest growing media channels. But it’s not too late for you to get into the podcast game. This presentation will give you the context behind why your organization should dip its proverbial toe into the podcast waters, and help get you on your way to becoming the next Ira Glass. He’s a big deal... in audio. Thanks to HubSpot's Matthew Brown for being our guest speaker at the Albuquerque HubSpot User Group!
The 10 Most Inspirational Leaders LEADING THE WAY TO SUCCESS, 2024
Podcasting Tips from HubSpot's Matthew Brown
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3. Agenda 11:30 am- sign in/network/order lunch
11:45 am- announcements & introductions
11:55 am- Stop Thinking and Start
Podcasting with HubSpot’s Matthew Brown
12:45 pm- Q&A
4. First time at HUG?
We’re so glad you’re here!
We meet once a quarter (or
more) to share inbound
marketing best practices,
learn about HubSpot, and get
to know other marketers in
Albuquerque.
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12. Matthew Brown
● Content @ HubSpot
● Producer // Weird Work & The Growth
Show
● I produce audio that tells inspiring
stories and business growth
@writermrbrown | @weirdwork
13. Some of
our
guests
Over the course of
38 episodes:
We’ve
interviewed
some inspiring
(and weird)
folks….
“I turn human ashes into vinyl records.”
“I make ASMR videos.”
“I’m a professional cuddler.”
“I’m an LSD microdosing coach.”
“I’m the Bachelor in Paradise bartender.”
AND WAY MORE….
16. 124M
73M
48M
Listened 1+ Times
Listen Monthly
Listen Weekly
Podcasting is on the rise.
Weekly podcast listenership
grew 14% from 2016-2017.
Podcast
Audience
Edison Research: The Infinite Dial 2018
17. 18-34 most likely
to be monthly
podcast listeners
30% have grad
school or
advanced degree
Weekly podcast
listener spend a
mean of 5 hours per
week
Podcast Audience
19. The American commute is worse than it’s ever been
(23% Listen to podcasts in the car)
More people are taking public/private transit
& Everyone is wearing headphones.
(157% Increase in mobile listening since 2014, 23.9 Million today)
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● Idea
● Skills
● Equipment
What You Need
28. Questions for your
show
Why are you doing the show?
What topic can you cover?
Who will be on this show?
When will this show end?
How are you going to find the
time to do it?
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3. Structure
4. Tone
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1. Topic: Interesting jobs outside the
normal 9-5
2. Format: Weekly, 20-40 min., 1:1
Interview show
3. Structure: Nuts & bolts, personal story,
high-level thoughts (roleplay?)
4. Tone: Positive, irreverent, casual
Weird WorkWeird Work
36. + this stuff….
Land Yourself a
Producer:
Getting help from someone experienced with
audio is HUGE (like these letters):
● All the technical answers
● Editing audio (makes you sound good)
● Sourcing audio and music clips
● Pre-interviewing potential guests
● Directing audio recordings
40. 1. iTunes New & Noteworthy
2. 100,000 downloads within 1st month
3. Inc. Magazine Top 10 Business Podcast to
Listen to Right now
Weird Work Launch
41. 1. Depends on Your Goals (Monetization?)
2. Temper Social Expectations
3. Email Segmentation & Newsletters
4. Hi. My Name is Weird Work & The Growth Show
5. Unexplored Territory Ready for Marketers
Growing a Podcast Notes
42. 1. Discovery Is Still in Its Infancy
2. SEO Will Bring a Cultural Shift to Podcasts
Future of Discovery