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<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-83707" src="https://blubrry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Webp.net-resizeimage-60.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" />This week began a whole slew of end of the year lists, commemorating the beginning of the end of 2021, and podcasts lists were no different. Both Apple and Spotify revealed their most popular shows for listeners for the year of 2021. Infinite Dial released their findings on podcasting and media consumption, based in the UK. Students, don’t miss out on NPR’s annual podcast challenge and then tune into your childhood roots with the Bugs Bunny and Daffy podcast.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Thanks for joining us on this episode of <i>Podcast Insider</i>. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know.</b></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Blubrry/videos/293210696064399">Live Facebook recording.</a></p> <b>News</b> <ul class="ul1"><li class="li2"><a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/11/apple-podcasts-presents-the-best-of-2021/">Apple Podcasts released their Best of 2021</a><br /></li> <li class="li1"><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/01/spotifys-wrapped-2021-arrives-with-artist-video-messages-blend-and-even-a-game/?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHP0UJDJ6dZdD3jmWr21QUojr-IVOJ6GrX26puvudG1PrGXLtVGs_eqQPp45NWDJGd0ffnta78PA3XPMSICb-9F6-FXn92OqT5cEttVZkPPNmrQ5ATZvCpeLfNdpUV0CvQCm81bLdaLkz75j8tHFP8BAKhCrXBcBcaJ5X05KlC5v">Spotify Wrapped</a> dropped yesterday and it includes podcasts<br /></li> <li class="li2"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59485945">Chris Cuomo, co-host of the podcast <i>The Hand Off</i>, suspended by CNN</a> for a breach of journalistic ethics<br /></li> <li class="li2"><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/liveone-launches-android-automotive-app-expanding-its-music-and-podcasting-services-to-reach-next-generation-connected-vehicles-301435200.html">LiveOne expanding for connected vehicle listening</a><br /></li> <li class="li3"><a href="https://depauliaonline.com/55999/artslife/the-evolution-of-podcasting-may-continue-to-its-own-demise/">Podcasting has changed</a> since the early days<br /></li> <li class="li1"><a href="https://www.kosu.org/education/2021-11-30/nprs-college-podcast-challenge-is-back-with-a-5-000-prize">NPR’s College Podcast Challenge</a> is back with a chance to win $5k!<br /></li> <li class="li1"><a href="https://www.edisonresearch.com/the-infinite-dial-2021-uk/">Infinite Dial UK</a> findings are available today<br /></li> <li class="li2"><a href="http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/looney-toons-cartoon-brand-comes-to-podcasting-with-thanksgiving-road-trip-series/article_699a28f0-4c85-11ec-9ae9-03f3567d6355.html">Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck do a podcast!</a></li> </ul><b>Best Practice</b> <p><strong>File names</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"><li class="li1">Artwork file names</li> <li class="li1">Media file names</li> <li class="li1">Best practice<br /><ul class="ul2"><li class="li1">No spaces. Letters, numbers and dashes only.<br /></li> <li class="li1">Only numbers or letters at the end of the file name.<br /></li> <li class="li1">No periods in the file name OTHER than the .mp3 or .jpg.<br /></li> </ul></li> </ul><p class="p1">Media File Example: PCI-2021-12-2.mp3 or pci271.mp3<br /> Artwork file example: PCI1400.png or pci3000.jpg</p> <b>Blubrry News</b> <ul class="ul1"><li class="li2">Blog: <a href="https://blubrry.com/podcast-insider/2021/11/22/livestream-your-show/">Livestream Your Show</a> by <a href="https://tarajeanobrien.com/">Tara Jean O’Brien</a><br /></li> <li class="li1">Blog: <a href="https://blubrry.com/podcast-insider/2021/11/29/how-to-choose-a-podcast-co-host/">How to Choose a Co-Host</a> by David Day<br /></li> <li class="li1"><i></i><a href="https://internal-affairs.blubrry.net/2021/11/30/navigating-social-media/"><i>Internal Affairs</i></a> released their second episode recently.<br /></li> </ul><b>Blubrry Pro Tip</b> <p class="p5">Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Podcast Asset</p> <b>Question(s) of the Week</b> <p class="p1"><b>Question: </b>How long should I spend on my podcast episodes?</p> <p class="p1"><b>Answer: </b>As long as you want. However long you feel is necessary to put out the level of quality you have in mind. I have heard 4:1. If you do a 1 hour long show, you could spend up to 4 hours working on it (prep, recording, editing and promotion, etc.).</p> <p class="p6">______________</p> <p class="p6">Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it.</p> <p class="p7">The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (<a href="https://blubrry.com/support/">https://blubrry.com/support/</a>). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.</p> <p class="p7">______________</p> <p class="p8">Coming to you this week from the New Media Studio in southern Michigan and Mike Dell’s World Studio in northern Michigan. Produced by the <a href="http://www.blubrrypro.com/">Blubrry Pro-Production</a> team.</p> <ul class="ul1"><li class="li6">Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com<br /></li> <li class="li6">Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com<br /></li> <li class="li9">Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.</li> </ul><p class="p7">Our mailing address is:<br /> Blubrry – MacKenzie<br /> 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180<br /> Columbus, Ohio 43235</p>

<p><img class="size-full wp-image-83624 alignleft" src="https://blubrry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Webp.net-resizeimage-57.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" />Tempted to release mini podcast episodes? You’re not alone, and companies and creators alike have the same idea. Mike and MacKenzie discuss the pros and cons of releasing mini podcast episodes, as in 90 second or so, as a whole new podcast or including them in your normal feed, and a new company taking this idea by storm.</p> <p class="p1"><b>Thanks for joining us on this episode of <i>Podcast Insider</i>. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know.</b></p> <b>News</b> <ul class="ul1"><li class="li1">Edison Research released the <a href="https://www.edisonresearch.com/the-top-50-most-listened-to-podcasts-in-the-u-s-q3-2021/">top 50 podcasts by audience size</a> for Q3 2021<br /></li> <li class="li2"><a href="https://www.podchaser.com/articles/inside-podchaser/critical-mention-taps-podchaser-to-power-podcast-monitoring-analytics?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net:2021-11-17">Podchaser partners with Critical Mention to track brands mentioned within podcasts</a><br /></li> <li class="li1"><a href="https://www.asiapodcastfestival.com/">Asia Podcast Festival</a> will culminate at the end of the month, awards submissions and accelerator lab are going on currently.<br /></li> <li class="li1"><a href="https://racket.com/">Racket</a>, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/16/racket-social-audio-app/">like TikTok</a> but for 99 second audiograms.<br /></li> <li class="li2">Navy Yard, a DC neighborhood, has a new <a href="https://wtop.com/business-finance/2021/11/navy-yards-newest-apartments-have-a-podcasting-studio/">apartment complex in development, featuring a studio for musicians and podcasters.</a><br /></li> <li class="li2"><a href="http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/radio-personality-mark-madden-is-teaming-with-pro-wrestling-s-ric-flair-for-new-podcast/article_b20f675a-463e-11ec-9c73-63c5e67b6de4.html">Rick Flair teaming up with Mare Madden for a new podcast.</a><br /></li> </ul><b>Best Practice</b> <p class="p1"><strong>Interact with your social media following</strong></p> <b>Blubrry News</b> <ul class="ul1"><li class="li1">Blog Post: <a href="https://blubrry.com/podcast-insider/2021/11/15/barriers-to-podcasting/">Barriers to Podcasting</a> by Kim Krajci. Essentially a part two of her blog post in September.<br /></li> <li class="li1">November Podcaster of the Month: Alan Petersen, <a href="https://blubrry.com/podcast-insider/2021/11/16/podcaster-of-the-month-alan-petersen/"><i>Meet the Thriller Author</i></a><br /></li> <li class="li1">Off next week for Thanksgiving<br /></li> <li class="li1">Working hard on our stats update<br /></li> <li class="li1">Here is your weekly PowerPress update. 8.7.7 was recently released, fixing a long-standing bug.<br /></li> </ul><b>Blubrry Pro Tip</b> <p class="p1">The value of replays.</p> <b>Question(s) of the Week</b> <p class="p1"><b>Question: From a Facebook Group </b>I have a recommendation from a buddy that grew a podcast quite successfully. I release episodes weekly (35-60 minutes depending on guests). His recommendation is to release daily short episodes (60-90 seconds) with a daily snapshot, daily update on a topic of interest to my audience. Has anyone done this?</p> <p class="p1"><b>Answer: </b>I have a long time ago on one of my shows. To be honest, it didn’t do much for my listenership. In fact, I would say it annoyed some of my listeners. Frankly I would be annoyed if I am expecting a 30 min show and I get a 90 second show. Personally, I pick shows by length when I set up a playlist for a particular listening session. A bunch of short shows is ok grouped up, but I wouldn’t listen daily. </p> <p class="p4">______________</p> <p class="p4"><br /> Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it.</p> <p class="p5">The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (<a href="https://blubrry.com/support/">https://blubrry.com/support/</a>). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.</p> <p class="p5">______________</p> <p class="p6">Coming to you this week from the Blubrry Studio in central Ohio and Mike Dell’s World Studio in northern Michigan. Produced by the <a href="http://www.blubrrypro.com/">Blubrry Pro-Production</a> team.</p> <ul class="ul1"><li class="li4">Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com<br /></li> <li class="li4">Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com<br /></li> <li class="li7">Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.</li> </ul><p class="p5">Our mailing address is:<br /> Blubrry – MacKenzie<br /> 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180<br /> Columbus, Ohio 43235</p>

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