Podcasting

Introducing Apple Paid Subscriptions

The launch of Apple Paid Subscriptions is a pivotal moment in podcasting, and both Facebook and Spotify have already responded with big new feature announcements of their own.

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Apple Podcasts switches from “Subscribe” to “Follow”

In March 2021, Apple is releasing a small but significant update to Apple Podcasts when iOS 14.5 rolls out later this month.

Instead of a button that says “Subscribe,” your podcast will instead have a button that says “Follow.”

Here’s why they’re switching, how it will affect your podcast, and what I recommend doing moving forward

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Podcasting

Zencastr releases video recording and a new interface

Zencastr has long been my #1 favorite remote recording tool for podcasters here at Wit & Wire. It’s the tool I recommend in all of my podcasting courses, and I’ve personally used Zencastr for dozens of remote interviews over the last three years. On February 16, 2021, Zencastr released a huge new update, including major app updates, a brand refresh, and the biggest update of all: remote video recording. Here’s the full rundown.

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How to choose your podcast category in Apple Podcasts [full updated list]

When you launch a new podcast, you’ll be asked to list it under one or more podcast categories, like “Health & Fitness” or “Business.” In this post, I’ve included the updated list of all the Apple Podcasts categories to help you choose. [Updated January 2021]

But more than that, I’m going to explain why your podcast category matters so much, and how it can affect your chances to hit the top 200 charts.

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10 podcasting trends to watch in 2021

In this episode, I’ll cover the top 10 podcasting trends to watch in 2021, including everything from platforms to monetization, marketing, video, and of course, sponsorship. But in the end, what’s the one thing that matters most of all?

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What are you saying with your filler words?

This article is originally published on descript.com. What are filler words? “Ums,” “ahs,” “you knows,” “likes,” and “kind ofs,” to name a few. They’re completely natural, and for most people, unconscious and unavoidable. We use them when we’re thinking about what to say, trying to find the right word, or simply to add flavor to casual […]

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