Introduction 👋
Welcome to the 26th edition of Podmmunity. This week we're running a giveaway. One lucky reader will win a free annual subscription to Melodie (worth $180).
Melodie provides a hassle-free, affordable, podsafe music solution with an intuitive search interface, allowing content creators to spend more of their time creating new and exciting content.
You can go HERE to enter the giveaway. The last entry must be in by Friday 9am (AEST) 29th April. The winner will be announced on the next Issue. Good luck and may the force music be with you!
Industry News 📰
Apple Podcast Subscriptions Officially Announced
Weeks of rumours and speculations have been confirmed! Apple will roll out subscriptions for Apple Podcasts with select partners starting next month. The service will be available as part of its newly updated Podcasts app. Apple said the first premium subscriptions would come from both “independent voices and premier studios,” including NPR, The Los Angeles Times, Sony Music Entertainment and others. Apple will keep 30% of podcast-subscription fees in the first year and 15% in subsequent years.
Spotify Might Counter Apple With Its Own Podcast Subscription Service
Spotify reportedly plans to launch a paid podcast service next week. Unlike Apple, Spotify wouldn't charge a fee or take a cut of each membership. Spotify hasn't confirmed the plans, but chief content and ad business officer Dawn Ostroff said there was "room for everybody" in the audio space.
Facebook To Add Podcasts and 'Soundbites'
Facebook is launching features to capitalize on the popularity of social audio. Users will be able to listen to podcasts "within the next few months," the company said. The company is also adding Soundbites: "short-form, creative audio clips for capturing anecdotes, jokes, moments of inspiration, poems"
Riverside.fm Raises $9.5 Million
Remote video and audio platform Riverside.fm is announcing a $9.5 million Series A funding. The round is led by Alex Ohanian's Seven Seven Six and features Zeev-ventures.com, Casey Neistat, Marques Brownlee, Guy Raz, Elad Gil and Alexander Klöpping. The company plans to use the money to increase it's staff and build more features for the service.
Dave Chappelle To Launch ‘The Midnight Miracle’ Podcast
Dave Chappelle is getting into the podcast space. The comedian has teamed with Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey a.k.a Mos Def, for a salon style show The Midnight Miracle. The series was recorded during Chappelle’s 2020 Summer Camp in The Shack. The Midnight Miracle will launch over the coming weeks on Luminary.
U.K.'s Podcast Radio Adds Podcasts From TED Audio Collective
Podcast Radio is adding a selection of podcasts from TED Audio Collective to its schedule under a new content partnership deal. The twelve podcasts, including the flagship "TED Talks Daily," will be featured on the DAB and online station in coming weeks.
Clubhouse Closes An Undisclosed $4B Valuation Series C Round
Clubhouse has raised a Series C funding round, reportedly valuing the company at $4 billion. This round means Clubhouse has tripled the valuation it attained in January when Andreessen Horowitz led its Series B funding round. Twitter reportedly broke off talks to acquire the startup at a $4billion valuation, according to Bloomberg. The company disclosed the news about the funding during its weekly “town hall” chat last Sunday night and in a blog post, the company said the fundraising will support a fresh burst of growth for the app.
Communities We Love ❤️🧑🏿🤝🧑🏽
New Podcast Creators (FB Group)
New to podcasting? There are no stupid questions here, just a community ready to help!
Podcast Guest Collaboration Community (FB Group)
The Podcast Guest Collaboration Community is a group that allows you to genuinely connect with others to find podcast guests for your podcast and/or to find podcasts to be a guest on. Other speaking platforms (virtual summits, YouTube videos, etc.) are welcome too.
Pod-Storming (Clubhouse)
Pod-Storming is a club to help you pitch and perfect your podcast ideas. So grab an umbrella and join the BRAINSTORM!
Gear 🎙️
Should You Buy The Scarlett Solo Studio
The idea of an all in one studio kit is attractive.One purchase...and you are all up and running.But is the Scarlett Solo Studio Kit any good? Check out this breakdown from Dark Corner Studios.
SM7B vs RE320 - Best Dynamic Microphone For Podcasting & Radio Broadcasting
The Shure SM7B and Electro-Voice RE320 are two very popular microphone choices used by broadcasters and podcasters around the globe - but which one sounds the best? James Mulvany compares.
Bingeworthy 📺📚
📺 Apple's New Podcasts Subscriptions: Is This The End RSS?
Confused about Apple's Spring 2021 announcement? Justin Jackson explains how free podcasts (RSS), freemium shows, and paid shows will work.
📚 Podcasting Plots to Retain New Listeners Post-Pandemic By Embracing Niche Topics, New Promotional Strategies
About 1 in 3 Americans (32 percent) said they now listen to podcasts at least once a week, according the most recent survey.
The business of podcasting seems to have proven immune to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The industry has seen an increase in listenership, according to Morning Consult trend data and insights from industry leaders.
Pods We Love ❤️🎧
The Art & Business of Writing
A podcast about the art and business of writing, hosted by Chris Jones. Helping writers & authors to write efficiently & market effectively.
Broken Buttons: Buried Treasure Music Stories
A podcast featuring buried treasure music. Digging into bands, artists and releases that are under appreciated, underrated, unrequested or undiscovered. The show is not limited to one genre or generation. It's about celebrating, enjoying and learning the stories behind good music that deserves to get more attention.
Drinking & Dishing
Welcome to the Drinking & Dishing podcast where your hosts, Nicole and Stacey, drink and dish about about everything from politics to relationships to dreams to travel and everything in between. With some interesting guests and their trusty bartender, Captain Morgan, they will dive into all sorts of topics.
The Irish Survival Podcast
The Irish Survival Podcast is a podcast about everything camping and survival equipment.
The Blurb
The Blurb, an improvised comedy show where your hosts Greg Baxter, Sara Stode Winter and Adrian Lane, each week create an entire story from the blurb of a book they've never read.
thatpart
Pods We Love is powered by thatpart - a new way for you to share and save your favourite clips from podcasts and music! Download the app available on iOS
Apps & Tools 🧰
Gist - Speak Your Mind
Gist is a voice-based social media platform empowering voice creators to share exciting stories and ideas, with rewards for Gists with the highest plays. Think Twitter for voice with a YouTube Business Model. Think Gist.
HeySummit's Speaker Directory
Finding and recruiting speakers & guests can be hard, especially when just starting out. HeySummit's Speaker Directory is an easy, private, free way for anyone to register as someone who's open to hearing from summit organizers, podcasts, or others who might want their expertise.
Subscription Podcast Calculator
Subscription podcast calculator is a great tool to see how audience size, Ad CPM, and subscription conversion could look with your podcast.
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions is a global marketplace for creators to offer premium subscriptions on Apple Podcasts.
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Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc
Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc is a podcast management/consultancy agency for podcasters to get their podcast seen more, heard more and grow it into a big successful show.
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Nuggets 🤓
Launching Your Podcast With An Episode Zero
It isn't essential to create an episode zero, but many podcasters do – and there's a few good reasons why it might be worth considering for your own show. Colin Gray breaks down the benefit and how to do it.
How To Make My Podcast Sound Better
Recording your podcast from home? Check out these 3 quick and easy tips from Pod Sound School to instantly make your podcast sound better.
Events 🎫
The Infinite Dial® 2021 Australia - 27th April (Virtual)
Presented by Larry Rosin (President, Edison Research), the 30-minute webinar will provide a detailed insight into Australians’ current digital media behaviour. Rosin will break down the latest trends and provide comparisons to other markets, including the U.S. and Canada, as well as share his perspective on the year ahead.
Why Make Money With Your Podcast?- 27th April (Virtual)
Join industry experts Sam Liebowitz and Charmaine Hammond as they share their insights in this live-only webinar on why you should be looking to monetize your podcast today!
Don't miss this webinar as there will be no public recording available afterward, and find out about an upcoming opportunity to learn exactly how to go about making money with you podcast!
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