In Evo Terra’s Podcast Pontifications, the podcaster, author, and radio broadcaster asks an impactful question: “Should you grow your podcasting business through any means necessary, or by leaving room for the right opportunities?” Terra breaks down his thought process, honed by 16 years in the game.
It’s helpful to differentiate between things you can do (but don’t want to do) and “things you don’t want to do forever.” Many creators in the industry have a wide range of marketable skills. Terra quotes the author Robert A. Heinlein: “Specialization is for insects.” Keeping an open and realistic mind is key when choosing projects.
Say “there’s a perfect podcasting project you really want to work with, but there’s no (or very little) budget for your services.” Your personal right answer may not be clear upfront. Terra explains how, with money and relationships, “I know the world beyond my bubble of influence is filled with opportunities I can’t see.”
“In ‘now playing’ screens, in search results, and across dozens of podcast directories and websites, square artwork is everywhere,” writes Dan Misener of Pacific Content. “But for many podcasts, square artwork isn’t enough.” Misener points to social media, expertly explaining why creators need to expand.
“Don’t think of your show’s square artwork as its primary visual asset,” Misener advises. Most presentations won’t fit that format. “Consider all the different places your show will appear (podcast apps, social platforms, email newsletters, websites, etc.), then design your show’s artwork with flexibility in mind.”
Misener always provides effective examples. In this case, it’s “context-appropriate square and landscape artwork” from hit podcasts Reply All and S-Town. Don’t settle for stretched-out, distorted presentations of your beloved artwork. Adapt: How will it fare on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram?
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