Podcasting Essentials

SUMMER SERIES: For brands still on the fence about creating a podcast, Fatima Zaidi, CEO of Quill Inc, has the stats to back up their effectiveness.

Are branded podcasts effective? Absolutely, if done right, says Fatima Zaidi, CEO of Quill Inc - and she has the stats to back it up. Fatima joins co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman to discuss the impact and benefits of a podcast on your brand. Fatima also talks measuring return on investment and the role of podcasts in strategic communications.

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SUMMER SERIES: We spoke to Ian Walker, one of Australia's leading Podcast Executive Producers, about how the ABC produces its high-end narrative podcasts. And it's an episode packed with lessons for brands. Just a note that, since recording this episode and after 7 years at the ABC, Ian is now Senior Executive Producer, factual and scripted podcasts at Listnr. 

Australian podcasts are competitive on a global scale and a lot of the credit for this goes to Ian Walker, Executive Producer – Narrative Non-Fiction at ABC Audio Studios. Ian’s been responsible for dozens of podcasts, including the hit kids show Short & Curly and the award-winning true crime series Unravel. Ian joins co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman to reveal his approach to outstanding podcast production.

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SUMMER SERIES: Questions around music licensing for podcasts are so frequent that we sought definitive clarification from a leading expert in the space, and that's Deborah Mannis Gardner, President of DMG Clearances. This is an outstanding reference episode for any time music is on the table.

Navigating copyrighted music for podcasts can be a tricky enterprise, particularly for the uninitiated. But is there more nuance to it? Is there safety only in using composers and royalty-free music sites? Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Founder of DMG Clearances, talks to co-hosts, Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman about the world of music clearances and what the options are for podcasters. 

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SUMMER SERIES: We are often asked what is the return on investment for brands creating a podcast. Steve Pratt is a leading voice in the branded podcast space, so let's revisit his views on ROI based on the growing amount of consumption and engagement data at his finger tips.

Some people have a way of making observations that resonate. Steve Pratt is one such person. Co-founder of Pacific Content, Steve is a branded audio specialist and in his casual way, nails its reason for being. Chatting with co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman, he also highlights growth opportunities in the audio and podcasting space and how tracking is coming into its own. An episode not to be missed.

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SUMMER SERIES: 2021 saw continued progress in podcasting, despite the ongoing pandemic. So let's look back on our predictions for the year - did more brands take our advice and embrace the medium?

So, you're considering adding a podcast to your marketing mix this year, but are you 100% sure why and how to start?

Podcasting has proven to be pandemic proof - with the number of new podcasts started in 2020, triple that of the year before, and new listeners grew exponentially. So, for most brands, the question isn’t should you have a podcast, it’s how bold and creative are you willing to be with your podcast?

Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman discuss podcasting’s seven-year itch, the call for brands to be bold and answer the all-important ‘why' and ‘how' to start a podcast for your business.

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