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https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwindearborn/Why Are Podcasts So Popular?
First, let’s examine how podcasts got to be so popular, seemingly out of nowhere. Why do podcasts matter to people?
The rise of mobile. Because the majority of Americans now have smartphones (or similar mobile devices), it’s easier than ever to download and listen to podcasts on your way to work, in line at the store, while working out at the gym, or practically anywhere you have some extra time.
The decline of reading. Internet access has made us somewhat impatient as a society, and small mobile screens make it harder to get through dense articles. As a result, more people are flocking to audio and visual content.
The spark of the trend. It’s also beneficial that the “new wave” of podcasts had a catalyzing action: the breakout popularity of the podcast Serial, which has reached more than 230 million downloads across both series. This, in turn, sparked the rise of new podcasts, which attracted more listeners. More listeners inspired even more content producers, and the cycle continues; more content leads to more listeners, and more listeners lead to more content.
The Benefits
These are some of the advantages that podcasts bring to the content marketing table:
The zeitgeist. First up, by creating a podcast you’ll be taking advantage of the current zeitgeist. America is nuts about podcasts right now, and it’s unlikely that popularity will last forever, so take advantage of it while it hasn’t yet hit a peak. As an added bonus, be engaging in a popular trend, your brand could be seen as forward-thinking, especially if you beat your competitors to the punch.
Minimal investment. Podcasting is also a cost-effective way to produce content, especially when compared to video or graphic design elements. For less than $100, you can get a good microphone and the software necessary to edit your work; beyond that, all you’ll invest into each podcast episode is the time it takes to plan and then vocalize your content. If you go with an improvised, conversational style, that requires almost no prep work, and you can spend exactly half an hour producing a half an hour of content.
Alternative readerships. The type of people who read long-form blog posts aren’t the same type of people who listen to podcasts. By pursuing bopotential target for advertisers and sponsors, and podcasts are no exception. Once you reach an audience of thousands of listeners, you may be able to attract sponsorships for your content, collecting a new stream of revenue in addition to your typical business profitab
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