Why Podcasters should Explore Spreaker

Why Podcasters should Explore Spreaker Ep 49

There are so many options when it comes to hosting a podcast that it can be hard for a podcaster or someone starting in podcasting to determine which one to choose.

I looked into Soundcloud used it a bit and although I'm sure it's a great platform I'm just not that crazy about it so I started looking around at what was available. That's when I discovered the Spreaker platform.

In getting setup I tried their free account of course and had a few questions which were answered promptly answered by Community Manager Anna Piazza. Spreaker is there to help podcasters create and promote their podcast with their complete distribution platform. Spreaker sets the stage for artists and hosts, allowing them to broadcast their shows, tracks, and playlists to listeners all over the world.

Anna looks after the community that consists of over 2 million users and her tasks involve answering queries, responding to emails, writing blogs and interacting with the community on social media, so she was perfect to interview and find out more about the platform.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Anna:

SoundCloud versus Spreaker in terms of features, additional options in uploading and distribution of content, storage, variety of plans, and analytics.
How Anna got involved with Spreaker in 2011 when the company officially launched,
Spreaker and iHeartRadio’s integration of platforms, the approval process podcasters need to go through and what it takes to be featured.
How tracking, analytics and ranking work in Spreakers’ platform and the tight and active community within Spreaker.
What to set up to get ready for your podcast guests, how to schedule announcements, and the option to upload your shows for future publication.
How much artwork plays into their editorial decisions on who to feature in the front page.
Their plans in building customized apps specifically for each show and your options in terms of monetizing the app and which platform to be on,
Adding additional pages to the app you built in Spreakers and what can make your pages look great.

Insights:

Artwork is an important thing to consider when you are putting together a podcast so it should not be taken for granted.

Did you know that artwork is also one of the deciding factors that's rumored to weight heavy on where you show up in the iTunes directory. Getting noticed in any podcast directory is vital to the success of any podcast so it's important that you don't cut corners on artwork. There are several options when it comes to creating quality artwork. Of course there's photoshop but there are a ton of free options as well. Canva is one of the easiest platforms out and I use them all the time when I'm doing something simple.

However for a professional look I would recommend using a service like 99 Desgins for quality artwork that can help you stand out.

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To check out Spreaker for a free account or to take advantage or a 30 day broadcaster trial check out our "Friends of the Podcast" page for all the details.

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Disclosure: In the interest of full disclosure after my interview with Spreaker I agreed to help promote Spreaker. I agreed because I love the platform. Spreaker is a friend of the show and not a sponsor. Meaning we have an agreement but there is not official sponsor relationship.

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