Do I need a YouTube channel for my podcast? 

Many people wonder if it is worthwhile to have a YouTube channel for a podcast show. While there are varying opinions out there on this topic, the general consensus is that YouTube is becoming increasingly popular among users of all ages. According to st...

5 Ways to Stand Out as an Intentional Interviewer 

When conducting a podcast interview, a host must be intentional in the questions that he or she poses and that those questions draw a story from the interviewee. Throughout our time in the podcasting realm, the Spark Media team has seen a common...

Create Valuable Content as Podcaster

An essential element of every fantastic podcast is content that brings value to your listener. One common question that we receive at Spark Media is, “what does it mean to create valuable content for my podcast?” This post will provide you with five aspects of e...

How do I cultivate an audience for my podcast? 

From the very beginning of the podcasting journey, it is common for individuals to desire a quick spurt of growth and a lasting impact. However, podcasting is not typically a medium by which expeditious growth occurs. Instead, this medium of communica...

Five Ways to Be Successful as a Solo Podcaster 

Recently, we have had many people ask us how to create a successful solo podcast. In this post, we will provide five of our most commonly used techniques for solo podcasting. Use these tips to improve your podcasting skills or to start your first show...

One of the most common questions that podcasters have regarding the podcasting process is “what kind of information should my podcast description contain?” At Spark Media, we believe that the podcast description is vital to the discoverability of a host’s show. In today’s post, we will help you to o...

What is Clubhouse? 

Clubhouse is a new audio-only social media app that is quickly gaining popularity among media professionals, celebrities, ordinary people, and podcasters. The premise behind the app is that users can gather together to have candid conversations in rooms based on specific topics....

If you want to start a podcast, the chances are that you will have to have some form of cover art. For many podcasters, this aspect of the process can be intimidating. Some may wonder how to find the art, and others may wish to design their own. Either way, it does not have to be a difficult or comp...

The old adage, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," couldn't be truer when it comes to being a podcast guest. In this role, you have the opportunity to make a great impression on your host and their listening audience. 

Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to...

Do you have a journalist, a reporter, or a podcaster whom you admire based on his or her ability to draw a compelling story out of an individual? During an interview, you, as the podcast host, should have one goal. When you interview someone, whether it is a friend, co-worker, or a seasoned professi...

What is a podcast review? 

A podcast review is a concise statement or paragraph written by a listener of a podcast. Podcast reviews have the purpose of informing potential listeners of the benefits of listening to the show being reviewed. Podcast reviews often highlight the reasons why the show bei...

Businesses all across the nation are hiring creative marketing professionals to help their brands develop and gain exposure to a wide array of people within their chosen niches. Due to recent events and circumstances, many businesses have been forced to implement new marketing strategies and initiat...