Finding a Niche for Your Business’ Podcast

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
by Theo McLanahan

Most businesses can somehow incorporate a podcast into their business. Here are some tips to find out how you should do so:

It is becoming increasingly popular for websites to offer audio on their sites. Audio is fun and simple to incorporate- and it can add a lot of value to your website. It also allows you to connect to your readers in a way you cannot with print. You should consider starting with podcasting; most businesses can work a podcast into their format.
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Tips for Publishing Your Own Radio Show Online

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
by Theo McLanahan

Internet radio shows are becoming the next big thing, with no signs of this slowing down anytime soon. Having a radio show is an effective way to get new customers, and grow your relationships with current ones. It is also a great way to establish yourself as an expert in your particular field.

You may think that having a radio show on the internet is hard, or requires special expensive equipment. It is much easier than you think. There are so many advances in this area, that you can get your show going with very little cost upfront. You can also make money off your show if you choose to accept sponsors or by promoting affiliate programs. This will make up for any expenses you might incur by doing the show.
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Ways to Keep Your Podcast Listeners Coming Back for More

Thursday, April 10th, 2008
by Theo McLanahan

While podcasts can be a great way to add interest to your website and attract new traffic, it can take some time to build up a steady audience. In this article we will go over some ways to keep your listeners coming back for each new edition of your podcast.

The first step is always to have high quality content. If your podcast provides helpful information in an entertaining format, your listeners will want to come back again and again. Interviewing experts, answering listeners questions, and having a co-host help you present the information will help you keep the show lively and fresh. If you run out of ideas, ask your listeners to send in some suggestions for topics they want you to cover.
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Should I Hire a Voice Over for My Podcast Commercials

Thursday, April 10th, 2008
by Theo McLanahan

If you have a podcast, you should really take advantage of adding commercials and sponsorships. This is a great way to add to your income. If featuring advertisements, you have a few options to get your message out. You can record and deliver the advertisement yourself. The drawback is though, that listeners might not be able to tell the difference between the ad and your actual podcast.

You might also have the advertiser themselves record and deliver the message. Sometimes having the advertiser record the message works very well, but sometimes it doesn’t. If the person has an accent, it may be difficult for your listeners to understand what they are saying. Or, you may find the speaker is soft spoken and difficult to hear. An advertiser may not want to or be comfortable recording the advertisement.
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