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How to Best Transition from Other Mediums to Audio/Podcasting
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

How to Best Transition from Other Mediums to Audio/Podcasting

If you mostly write text or make videos, you might be curious about pivoting to podcasting but unsure if you have what it takes. I’m here to tell you that you do. I was a newspaper and text/digital journalist/editor for 15 years before I began working in podcasting. Now as an adjunct journalism professor, I teach students how to pivot between mediums, including transitioning from other formats to audio and podcasting.

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What Exactly Does a Podcast Producer Do?
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

What Exactly Does a Podcast Producer Do?

By Mallory Carra

When it comes to podcasts, the hosts and guests may be the most well-known, but the podcast producers are the ones behind the scenes, making things happen. Producing job listings are always floating around on LinkedIn and podcast job sites, so you might be wondering what a podcast producer does exactly.


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What Does The Ideal TPA Mentor Look Like?
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

What Does The Ideal TPA Mentor Look Like?

Because none of us know everything, but we all know something. And if someone wants to know something that you happen to know, that’s your opportunity to teach. The next TPA mentor looks like YOU.

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The Untapped Market of Spanish-Language Podcasts
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

The Untapped Market of Spanish-Language Podcasts

Podcasting has exploded in recent years, with creators from every background finding their niche audiences and building thriving communities. Yet, even with this tremendous growth, one thing remains clear: there is still a largely untapped market, especially in the world of Spanish-language podcasts. As this medium continues to evolve, the opportunity to serve Spanish-speaking audiences has never been greater.

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How To Promote Your Podcast To A Hispanic Audience
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

How To Promote Your Podcast To A Hispanic Audience

There will be more podcast listeners in Latin America than any other region in the world by 2027, according to a new study published in PodNews.

How can you promote your podcast to a Hispanic audience, both in Latin America and in the United States?

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Podcast Academy held a webinar entitled “How Podcasts are Boosting Latino Entrepreneurship in the U.S.”

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Podcast 360 Episode 2
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

Podcast 360 Episode 2

Toya Coleman, host of That Wasn’t In My Textbook, returns as host to chat with Black People Love Paramore host Sequoia Holmes. Sequoia shares how she landed big guests like Paramore’s Hayley Williams and YouTuber Kid Fury, leveraging TikTok to rally her community, and the comment from her roommate that spawned the creation of her Webby Award-winning podcast.

Executive Producers: Brittany Temple and Adell Coleman

Editor: Brittany Temple

Host: Arielle Nissenblatt

Brought to you by DCP and The Podcast Academy

Follow us on Instagram @dcpofficial and @theambies

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Podcast 360 Episode 1
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

Podcast 360 Episode 1

Arielle Nissenblatt kicks off season 2 of Podcast 360 as the host of episode #1 and then she turns the microphone over to hosts including Toya Coleman from That Wasn't In My Textbook.

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Lo que me dejo el PODCAST MOVEMENT  2024  en Washington DC
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

Lo que me dejo el PODCAST MOVEMENT  2024  en Washington DC

Estoy convencido que asistir, buscar y generar conexiones tal vez es uno de los caminos más importantes para el fortalecimiento de la  industria del audio y del podcasting , sigue siendo una industria en desarrollo y maduración , los mercados "maduros" como lo es US continúan con cambios todo el tiempo y en todas las capas , herramientas para creadores , monetización , modelos contractuales.

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Is Podcasting Sexist?  The Facts Say Yes…
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

Is Podcasting Sexist? The Facts Say Yes…

Women are passionate about podcasting. Women make time for podcasts among their busy schedules, fitting them into their busy lives and even sometimes listening while doing household chores. 

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YouTube vs. RSS
Nancy Sanchez Nancy Sanchez

YouTube vs. RSS

In the ever-evolving landscape of podcasting, creators face a critical dilemma: Should they focus on YouTube's massive reach and built-in discoverability, or should they remain loyal to traditional audio platforms, where listener engagement runs deep? As more podcasters explore the visual medium, the debate intensifies—what's the best way to grow and sustain a loyal audience? This article dives into the strengths and weaknesses of both formats, offering insights on why YouTube might be the key to unlocking your podcast's potential while RSS (stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary,) is a web feed format that allows users to access updates to online content in a standardized, computer-readable format) feeds remain the backbone of podcasting loyalty.

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LinkedIn Networking Tips for Freelancers in Podcasting
JoAnna Laskas JoAnna Laskas

LinkedIn Networking Tips for Freelancers in Podcasting

As a freelancer, building a strong professional network is crucial for finding clients, collaborating with other creatives, and staying updated with industry trends. LinkedIn offers a wealth of opportunities to achieve these goals.

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Prepare for Launch
JoAnna Laskas JoAnna Laskas

Prepare for Launch

Transitioning from a traditional job in podcasting to a freelance consultant can be daunting especially for seasoned veterans with experience in many aspects of the industry. You know what you can offer, but how do you articulate and quantify that in a way that will grab prospective clients’ attention and land you the gig?

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