<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new">Send a question for &#39;Ask Megan&#39;</a>Hey, Podcasters! If you&apos;re anything like me, updating ads and announcements used to be a hassle.Anytime I wanted to swap a promo, update a sponsorship, or change a call-to-action, I had to go back and edit each episode one by one.That was until I learned about Dynamic Content!Dynamic Content lets you add and remove time-sensitive content across your entire back catalog, without re-uploading anything.So instead of old promos and outdated messages sticking around forever, you can keep your ads and announcements aligned with what you’re doing right now.Dynamic Content makes it easy to: • Swap in new promos across old episodes • Update sponsorships • Run time-sensitive announcements • Keep your call-to-actions freshOnce you start using Dynamic Content, your podcast becomes a lot more flexible and a lot easier to manage.If you haven’t explored Dynamic Content yet, now’s a great time to learn how it works!Join us this Wednesday, May 6th, at 1:00 PM EST, for a <a href='https://crowdcast.io/c/d8ya2627kryf'>Buzzsprout Features Orientation</a> where we’ll take a closer look at Dynamic Content and answer any questions you have in real time.You can <a href='https://crowdcast.io/c/d8ya2627kryf'>sign up today</a> to reserve your spot!<a href='https://crowdcast.io/c/d8ya2627kryf'>Sign Up for the Orientation</a> Mark Your Calendar Buzzsprout and <a href='https://podnews.net'>Podnews</a> are headed to <a href='https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com'>The Podcast Show London</a>, and we want to hang out with you!Join us on May 19th from 4-7 PM for a fun night of networking, food, and drinks. RSVP to save your spot! We hope to see you there!<a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buzzsprout-podcaster-meetup-tickets-1987935019156?'>RSVP</a>Have a question for Megan? <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'>Send a text!</a> That&apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp; keep podcasting!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send a question for &amp;#39;Ask Megan&amp;#39;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hey, Podcasters!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you&amp;apos;re anything like me, updating ads and announcements used to be a hassle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anytime I wanted to swap a promo, update a sponsorship, or change a call-to-action, I had to go back and edit each episode one by one.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That was until I learned about &lt;b&gt;Dynamic Content&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dynamic Content lets you add and remove time-sensitive content across your entire back catalog, without re-uploading anything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So instead of old promos and outdated messages sticking around forever, you can keep your ads and announcements aligned with what you’re doing right now.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dynamic Content makes it easy to:&lt;br/&gt;• Swap in new promos across old episodes&lt;br/&gt;• Update sponsorships&lt;br/&gt;• Run time-sensitive announcements&lt;br/&gt;• Keep your call-to-actions fresh&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once you start using Dynamic Content, your podcast becomes a lot more flexible and a lot easier to manage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you haven’t explored Dynamic Content yet, now’s a great time to learn how it works!Join us this &lt;b&gt;Wednesday, May 6th, at 1:00 PM EST&lt;/b&gt;, for a &lt;a href='https://crowdcast.io/c/d8ya2627kryf'&gt;Buzzsprout Features Orientation&lt;/a&gt; where we’ll take a closer look at Dynamic Content and answer any questions you have in real time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can &lt;a href='https://crowdcast.io/c/d8ya2627kryf'&gt;sign up today&lt;/a&gt; to reserve your spot!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://crowdcast.io/c/d8ya2627kryf'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sign Up for the Orientation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Mark Your Calendar&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;Buzzsprout and &lt;a href='https://podnews.net'&gt;Podnews&lt;/a&gt; are headed to &lt;a href='https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com'&gt;The Podcast Show London&lt;/a&gt;, and we want to hang out with you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us on &lt;b&gt;May 19th from 4-7 PM&lt;/b&gt; for a fun night of networking, food, and drinks. RSVP to save your spot! We hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buzzsprout-podcaster-meetup-tickets-1987935019156?'&gt;&lt;b&gt;RSVP&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Have a question for Megan? &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Send a text!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;b&gt;That&amp;apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep podcasting!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters!  If you're anything like me, updating ads and announcements used to be a hassle. Anytime I wanted to swap a promo, update a sponsorship, or change a call-to-action, I had to go back and edit each episode one by one. That was until I learned about Dynamic Content! Dynamic Content lets you add and remove time-sensitive content across your entire back catalog, without re-uploading anything. So instead of old promos and outdated messages sticking a...

How to Keep Old Content Fresh

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new">Send a question for &#39;Ask Megan&#39;</a>Hey, Podcasters!I talk with podcasters all the time who don&apos;t launch their shows because they think there are already too many podcasts about their topic. They might be right; the category could be crowded.But instead of focusing on a category, they should be focusing on their niche.This week on Buzzcast, we break down the difference, and it’s one of those shifts that changes how you approach your entire show! A category is broad: business, parenting, true crime.A niche is where things get interesting. It’s who you’re talking to, how you structure the show, the tone you bring, and the promise you make to the listener at the end of each episode.That’s why you can have dozens of podcasts covering the same topic, and they still feel completely different; they all have a different niche.If you&apos;re ready to have your podcast stand out in a crowded space, check out this week&apos;s <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzcast/id1446336657?i=1000763416805'>episode of Buzzcast</a>! <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzcast/id1446336657?i=1000763416805'>Listen to Buzzcast</a> Mark Your Calendar Buzzsprout and <a href='https://podnews.net'>Podnews</a> are headed to <a href='https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com'>The Podcast Show London</a>, and we want to hang out with you! Join us on May 19th from 4-7 PM for a fun night of networking, food, and drinks. RSVP to save your spot! We hope to see you there! <a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buzzsprout-podcaster-meetup-tickets-1987935019156?'>RSVP</a> Episode of the WeekIn today’s fast-paced world, both podcast guests and hosts are competing to gain more attention and traction for their brands. It seems that to stand out, we have to do more and more. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this episode of <a href='https://podmatch.com/blog/creating-a-brand-thats-different-for-podcast-hosts-guests'>Podcasting Made Simple</a>, Tom Rossi and Alex Sanfilippo explain how they’ve both built podcasting businesses by doing something that’s different than the norm! <a href='https://podmatch.com/blog/creating-a-brand-thats-different-for-podcast-hosts-guests'>Listen to Podcasting Made Simple</a> Have a question for Megan? <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'>Send a text!</a> That&apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp; keep podcasting!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send a question for &amp;#39;Ask Megan&amp;#39;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hey, Podcasters!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I talk with podcasters all the time who don&amp;apos;t launch their shows because they think there are already too many podcasts about their topic. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They might be right; the &lt;em&gt;category &lt;/em&gt;could be crowded.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But instead of focusing on a &lt;b&gt;category&lt;/b&gt;, they should be focusing on their &lt;b&gt;niche&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week on Buzzcast, we break down the difference, and it’s one of those shifts that changes how you approach your entire show! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A category is broad: business, parenting, true crime.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A niche is where things get interesting. It’s who you’re talking to, how you structure the show, the tone you bring, and the promise you make to the listener at the end of each episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s why you can have dozens of podcasts covering the same topic, and they still feel completely different; &lt;b&gt;they all have a different niche.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;apos;re ready to have your podcast stand out in a crowded space, check out this week&amp;apos;s &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzcast/id1446336657?i=1000763416805'&gt;episode of Buzzcast&lt;/a&gt;! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzcast/id1446336657?i=1000763416805'&gt;Listen to Buzzcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Mark Your Calendar &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buzzsprout and &lt;a href='https://podnews.net'&gt;Podnews&lt;/a&gt; are headed to &lt;a href='https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com'&gt;The Podcast Show London&lt;/a&gt;, and we want to hang out with you! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us on &lt;b&gt;May 19th from 4-7 PM&lt;/b&gt; for a fun night of networking, food, and drinks. RSVP to save your spot! We hope to see you there! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buzzsprout-podcaster-meetup-tickets-1987935019156?'&gt;RSVP&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Episode of the Week&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In today’s fast-paced world, both podcast guests and hosts are competing to gain more attention and traction for their brands. It seems that to stand out, we have to do more and more. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;a href='https://podmatch.com/blog/creating-a-brand-thats-different-for-podcast-hosts-guests'&gt;Podcasting Made Simple&lt;/a&gt;, Tom Rossi and Alex Sanfilippo explain how they’ve both built podcasting businesses by doing something that’s different than the norm! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podmatch.com/blog/creating-a-brand-thats-different-for-podcast-hosts-guests'&gt;Listen to Podcasting Made Simple&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Have a question for Megan? &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Send a text!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;b&gt;That&amp;apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep podcasting!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! I talk with podcasters all the time who don't launch their shows because they think there are already too many podcasts about their topic.  They might be right; the category could be crowded. But instead of focusing on a category, they should be focusing on their niche. This week on Buzzcast, we break down the difference, and it’s one of those shifts that changes how you approach your entire show!  A category is broad: business, paren...

Make Your Podcast Stand Out

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new">Send a question for &#39;Ask Megan&#39;</a>Hey, Podcasters! For a long time, <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/60-transcripts'>​podcast transcripts​</a> felt like a nice extra. We knew they were helpful, but not necessarily essential. That’s changed!If you’re on one of our current paid plans at Buzzsprout, we’re now automatically generating transcripts for your new episodes. And the timing couldn’t be better!Transcripts have become one of the most useful tools you can have for your show. They make your podcast more accessible, help search engines and AI understand your content, and make it much easier to reuse the work you’ve already created.Platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify are supporting transcripts more, and tools like Google and ChatGPT can actually use them to suggest your episodes when people search for specific topics.That means your podcast isn’t just something people listen to anymore. It’s something they can find!There’s also a creative side to this.Once you have a transcript, it can help you build everything else:<ul><li>Show notes and blog posts </li><li>Social content and clips </li><li>Future episode ideas </li><li>Even talks, presentations, or books</li></ul>If you haven’t really paid attention to transcripts before, now’s a good time to start!Watch the video to see how transcripts can help you grow your podcast and get more out of every episode. <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqhrfdkkRKA'>Watch Video</a>And if you&apos;re looking for more on transcripts, be sure to check out <a href='https://pqa.buzzsprout.com/328913/episodes/18860647-how-transcriptions-can-level-up-your-podcast'>​this episode of Podcasting Q&amp;A​</a>. Have a question for Megan? <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'>Send a text!</a> That&apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp; keep podcasting!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send a question for &amp;#39;Ask Megan&amp;#39;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hey, Podcasters! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For a long time, &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/60-transcripts'&gt;​podcast transcripts​&lt;/a&gt; felt like a nice extra. We knew they were helpful, but not necessarily essential. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s changed!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re on one of our current paid plans at Buzzsprout&lt;b&gt;, we’re now automatically generating transcripts for your new episodes. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the timing couldn’t be better!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Transcripts have become one of the most useful tools you can have for your show. They make your podcast more accessible, help search engines and AI understand your content, and make it much easier to reuse the work you’ve already created.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify are supporting transcripts more, and&lt;b&gt; tools like Google and ChatGPT can actually use them to suggest your episodes when people search for specific topics.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That means your podcast isn’t just something people listen to anymore. It’s something they can find!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There’s also a creative side to this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once you have a transcript, it can help you build everything else:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Show notes and blog posts &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Social content and clips &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Future episode ideas &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Even talks, presentations, or books&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you haven’t really paid attention to transcripts before, now’s a good time to start!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watch the video to see how transcripts can help you grow your podcast and get more out of every episode.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqhrfdkkRKA'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Watch Video&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if you&amp;apos;re looking for more on transcripts, be sure to check out &lt;a href='https://pqa.buzzsprout.com/328913/episodes/18860647-how-transcriptions-can-level-up-your-podcast'&gt;​this episode of Podcasting Q&amp;amp;A​&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Have a question for Megan? &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Send a text!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;b&gt;That&amp;apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep podcasting!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters!  For a long time, ​podcast transcripts​ felt like a nice extra. We knew they were helpful, but not necessarily essential.  That’s changed! If you’re on one of our current paid plans at Buzzsprout, we’re now automatically generating transcripts for your new episodes.  And the timing couldn’t be better! Transcripts have become one of the most useful tools you can have for your show. They make your podcast more accessible, help sear...

Why Transcripts Matter

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new">Send a question for &#39;Ask Megan&#39;</a>Hey, Podcasters!Think about the last time you checked out a new podcast.You hit play…and within a minute or two, you decided whether to keep listening or move on.That’s not unusual. In fact, a huge chunk of listener drop-off happens in the first few minutes of an episode! Your intro is your podcast&apos;s first impression! What Your Intro Needs to DoA good intro is about giving listeners a reason to stay.At its core, your intro should:<ul><li>Introduce who you are and what your show is about </li><li>Preview what this episode will cover </li><li>Clearly state what the listener will get out of it</li></ul>You can add music or a short CTA, but those are optional. Keep It Simple (and Short)Most great intros are just 15–30 seconds.One small shift makes a big difference: don’t just say what the episode is about, say what the listener will walk away with.If you want examples, templates, and a full breakdown, read the guide: <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/podcast-introduction'>Most Effective Podcast Intros</a>And if you want more on creating a great podcast intro, check out this episode of <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-create-a-podcast-intro-your-listeners-will-love/id1464722246?i=1000477242106'>​Podcasting Q&amp;A​</a>!Have a question for Megan? <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'>Send a text!</a> That&apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp; keep podcasting!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send a question for &amp;#39;Ask Megan&amp;#39;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hey, Podcasters!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Think about the last time you checked out a new podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You hit play…and within a minute or two, you decided whether to keep listening or move on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s not unusual. In fact, a huge chunk of listener drop-off happens in the first few minutes of an episode! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your intro is your podcast&amp;apos;s first impression!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What Your Intro Needs to Do&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A good intro is about giving listeners a reason to stay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At its core, your intro should:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introduce who you are and what your show is about &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Preview what this episode will cover &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Clearly state what the listener will get out of it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can add music or a short CTA, but those are optional.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep It Simple (and Short)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most great intros are just 15–30 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One small shift makes a big difference: don’t just say what the episode is about, say what the listener will walk away with.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want examples, templates, and a full breakdown, read the guide:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/podcast-introduction'&gt;Most Effective Podcast Intros&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if you want more on creating a great podcast intro, check out this episode of &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-create-a-podcast-intro-your-listeners-will-love/id1464722246?i=1000477242106'&gt;​Podcasting Q&amp;amp;A​&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Have a question for Megan? &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Send a text!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;b&gt;That&amp;apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep podcasting!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! Think about the last time you checked out a new podcast. You hit play…and within a minute or two, you decided whether to keep listening or move on. That’s not unusual. In fact, a huge chunk of listener drop-off happens in the first few minutes of an episode!  Your intro is your podcast's first impression!   What Your Intro Needs to Do A good intro is about giving listeners a reason to stay. At its core, your intro should: Introduce who you...

Transform Your Podcast Intro

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new">Send a question for &#39;Ask Megan&#39;</a>Hey, Podcasters! You’ve heard it at the end of nearly every podcast: “Follow the show, leave a review, check out our website, join the newsletter…”A classic call-to-action list. By the time it’s over, you’ve already tuned it out!The problem isn’t that CTAs don’t work, it’s that most of them ask too much.This week on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzcast/id1446336657?i=1000756392696'>Buzzcast</a>, the team breaks down how to create a call-to-action that listeners actually complete without turning your podcast into a list of chores.Their strategy is to pick one priority and make it clear.From there, everything gets easier:<ul><li>You can plan your CTA so it feels intentional</li><li>It&apos;s easier to vary your wording so listeners don’t tune it out </li><li>Allows for flexibility of placement in your episode </li></ul>They also talk about using the Benjamin Franklin effect: an easy way to ask for help that actually increases listener buy-in.If you want more listeners to take action (without sounding repetitive or pushy), this episode will help!<a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzcast/id1446336657?i=1000756392696'>Listen to Buzzcast</a> Podcasting Made Simple Live On April 16th, PodMatch is hosting <a href='https://podmatch.com/event'>​Podcasting Made Simple Live​</a>, a premium virtual event for podcast hosts and guests that helps them grow their influence, revenue, and expertise! All Buzzsprout podcasters can attend for free! Just use code BUZZLIVE at checkout for a free ticket.Have a question for Megan? <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'>Send a text!</a> That&apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp; keep podcasting!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366845/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send a question for &amp;#39;Ask Megan&amp;#39;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hey, Podcasters! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ve heard it at the end of nearly every podcast: “Follow the show, leave a review, check out our website, join the newsletter…”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A classic call-to-action list. By the time it’s over, you’ve already tuned it out!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The problem isn’t that CTAs don’t work, it’s that most of them ask too much.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzcast/id1446336657?i=1000756392696'&gt;Buzzcast&lt;/a&gt;, the team breaks down how to create a call-to-action that listeners actually complete without turning your podcast into a list of chores.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Their strategy is to &lt;b&gt;pick one priority&lt;/b&gt; and make it clear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From there, everything gets easier:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You can plan your CTA so it feels intentional&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;It&amp;apos;s easier to vary your wording so listeners don’t tune it out &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Allows for flexibility of placement in your episode &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also talk about using the &lt;b&gt;Benjamin Franklin effect&lt;/b&gt;: an easy way to ask for help that actually increases listener buy-in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want more listeners to take action (without sounding repetitive or pushy), this episode will help!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzzcast/id1446336657?i=1000756392696'&gt;Listen to Buzzcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Podcasting Made Simple Live &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On April 16th, PodMatch is hosting &lt;a href='https://podmatch.com/event'&gt;​Podcasting Made Simple Live​&lt;/a&gt;, a premium virtual event for podcast hosts and guests that helps them grow their influence, revenue, and expertise! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All Buzzsprout podcasters can attend for free! Just use code BUZZLIVE at checkout for a &lt;b&gt;free ticket.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Have a question for Megan? &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366845/open_sms'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Send a text!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;b&gt;That&amp;apos;s all for this week! Thanks for listening &amp;amp; keep podcasting!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters!  You’ve heard it at the end of nearly every podcast: “Follow the show, leave a review, check out our website, join the newsletter…” A classic call-to-action list. By the time it’s over, you’ve already tuned it out! The problem isn’t that CTAs don’t work, it’s that most of them ask too much. This week on Buzzcast, the team breaks down how to create a call-to-action that listeners actually complete without turning your podcast into a list of...

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