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In the debut episode of “The Moment”, our Founder and CEO, Fatima Zaidi, and Jason Maghanoy of Canadian Business, sit down with Allen Lau and Eva Lau, the visionaries behind Wattpad and now Two Small Fish Ventures. They share their journey from building one of Canada’s most successful startups to helping the next wave of founders through venture capital. If you’re a founder or business leader looking to learn from the candid moments that shaped Canada’s most innovative entrepreneurs, tune into “The Moment” wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gSrysMdN #themomentpodcast #businesspodcast #canadianfounders #canadianentrepreneurs 

Spotify’s rebranding of Spotify for Podcasters to Spotify for Creators marks their biggest stride yet in their push toward video, but what does that mean for you as a podcaster? In our latest blog, we dive into: 📌 Key updates on Spotify’s video push and creator ecosystem 📌 How these changes impact podcast monetization, analytics, and distribution 📌 What podcasters need to know to stay ahead ▶️ Check out the full rundown: https://lnkd.in/geNgffrK #spotifyforpodcasters #spotifyforcreators #videopodcasts #spotify

On BNN Bloomberg to discuss the most recent TikTok ban, only for it to be reapproved a day later. Seems like the privacy and data regulation laws have been solved overnight. 🤔 What this has taught us is that brands need to be diversifying their strategies instead of relying on social media so heavily. This shows anything can happen, and we need to be prepared to adapt and pivot + invest in creators across all platforms. Quill Inc CoHost Category Communications #tiktok #brands #meta

Are you a podcaster unsure about Spotify's push toward video and what it means for you? If so, you won't want to miss our top takeaways and advice in this edition of Tuned In. 🎙️ Plus: ✔️ 28 podcast pros share their predictions for 2025 ✔️ A deep dive into the past year in podcasting ✔️ The 6 strategies we trust for audience growth #podcasttips #videopodcasts #podcastgrowth #podcastpredictions

If podcast growth is at the top of your goals this year, you're not alone. In 2024, 42.5% of podcasters said their biggest challenge was figuring out which strategies actually work. That’s why we created a go-to guide to help you rise above the noise in 2025. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ How cross-promotion with niche-aligned podcasts can amplify your reach ✅ The power of short-form content for platforms like TikTok & YouTube Shorts ✅ Why email marketing delivers a 36x ROI—and how to leverage it ✅ Tapping into trends and using podcast discovery apps to boost visibility ✅ Pitching your show for inclusion in high-traffic podcast roundups 🎙️ Check out our blog for more tactics to grow your audience this year: https://lnkd.in/g6PEtyrx #podcastmarketing #podcasting2025 #podcastgrowth #podcasttips

My latest in Forbes on how podcasting can engage employees & cultivate culture. From my experience in running both a podcast agency and product company I have seen how podcasts can create a sense of community and shared purpose within organizations. https://lnkd.in/g94NAyPX #podcasting #culture #employees Category Communications Quill Inc CoHost

From the push toward video to podcasting securing its spot in the political arena, 2024 was a big year for the industry. 📈 To stay ahead of changing consumer preferences and emerging trends in audio, we compiled some stand-out stats from the past year from companies like Edison Research, Sounds Profitable, CUMULUS MEDIA, and Signal Hill Insights. For a complete breakdown of the past year in podcasting - including newsmakers, tech launches, report releases, and breakthrough shows - check out CoHost's Podcasting Unwrapped: https://lnkd.in/d5g2-t7J #podcastindustry #podcasting #podcaststats #podcastreport

🎙️🚀 Why Everyone Needs To FINALLY Start A Podcast In 2025 🚀🎙️ I have recorded and produced over 500 Podcasts and I'm telling you if you don't have a podcast in 2025, it is like not having a social media account in 2012. Our team at Airdropd help some of the biggest companies in the world produce top podcasts, but here are some tips to help you get started on your own with a limited budget ⬇️ 1️⃣ Podcast Cover Art - You can use Fiverr or Upwork but tbh Midjourney and other AI graphics / arts apps can get you a 🔥 cover / even Canva has some dope templates 2️⃣ Mic:🎙️You can start with a reasonably priced Mic from amazon like Blue Yeti ($100) / 🎥Video: I actually suggest the Insta360 Link 2C ($150). It shoots in 4k and the quality is very good 3️⃣ Recording: I like to use Riverside.fm because it separates audio/video tracks and its higher res, but hey Zoom will work (especially if you aren't doing video clips) 4️⃣ Distribution: My friends, Stephanie Andrews and Alison Osborne run CoHost which sets up you on all major podcast streaming services and has crazy analytics / I have used Podbean as well, but CoHost is a podcasting tool made by podcasters so I find it is more intuitive 5️⃣ For "Light" Editing: You can use Descript which transcribes (85%+ accurate) the entire video / audio file and it's easy to make edits and clips, adding captions so you can essentially create video clips right in the tool 6️⃣ For Show Notes / Sourcing Clips / Title Suggestions / Summaries Etc. our friend Maximilian A. Gutsche and Unifire.ai. have a great tool for turning audio/video into LinkedIn posts. I have gotten used to using Deciphr AI which is one stop shop for me. 7️⃣ Creating Audio / Video Clips - Honestly you can use Canva / Descript and some of the above mentioned tools - my friend Sheida Mirjahani and Flowjin have a cool editor as well. 8️⃣ Bonus: For creating the questions, I like researching the person's Linkedin / Twitter and socials to see what they are passionate about as well as news articles etc. But Perplexity is a AI tool that will give you really indepth conversation starters. ⚠️ This is a very basic starter package. With Companies you have to think about legal review, highly produced video clips using motion graphics, more in depth analytics etc. But if you can get to episode 8 using the above, than you can put some capital and resources behind it. 🙋🏾♂️ Remember creating a podcast is SIMPLE not EASY. Even with all of the above including sourcing guests, preparing questions, organizing video / content assets it could take 8+ hours / per episode. 🚀 SHARE with your audience and lets see some more podcasts in 2025 🚀

It's safe to say that 2024 was a big year in podcasting. From Spotify's push toward video to the closure of Chartable, the industry is changing fast, and to stay competitive podcasters and brands alike need to adapt. To help give you a pulse on podcasting, we compiled some of the top stats, reports, newsmakers, tech launches, and show releases from 2024 and what they mean for you. Plus, read to the end to check out the trends we predict will define 2025. 🎙️ Get the full rundown of this past year in podcasting: https://lnkd.in/d5g2-t7J #podcasttrends #podcasting #podcastnews #podcaststats

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