Is it an ad for everything else?
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Media consultant Mark Ramsey had a fantastic blog post this week regarding the monetization of podcasts.
Mark says:
“In the world of these upstarts (the world we all now reside in), anyone can create media and the goal isn’t necessarily for the media to be monetizable but for the media to enable the monetization of other things.”
As long as podcasters see their show as entertainment first and advertising second, a podcast can go a long way to building a brand. Adam Carolla does an amazing job at this. He is very entertaining and uses his podcast to promote all of his other ventures.
Entertainment could mean companionship, advice or any other form. If podcasters make the mistake many advertisers make by beginning with the product features rather than product benefits for the listener, their podcast will be no more effective than their advertising.
A great podcast can help build a great brand if the intent of the podcast is to help the listener in some way.
Read Mark Ramsey’s great blog here: www.MarkRamseyMedia.com.
I’d love to help you with your podcast. Post any questions or comments you might have, or e-mail me at Erik@PodcastTalentCoach.com. Let’s turn your information into engaging entertainment.
Is it an ad for everything else?