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Located in the iTunes Store under Podcasts

Reserved for new shows TO the iTunes Library You could launch a show and not allow iTunes access

to it. Later, you allow iTunes access to your feed and you will be “New and Noteworthy” in their eyes.

N&N is the first spot any podcaster listener will hit when in the iTunes Podcast arena so it’s the place to get the most eyeballs on your show FAST!

Some Podcasts get MILLIONS of Downloads.

Gain MAJOR Exposure – DAY 1 of your Show Launching.

Quick Way to Test if your Show has an Audience and an Interest.

Rub Elbows with some of the Top Podcasts out there.

We had 50%-75% LESS Reviews than many of our competitors, yet we stayed at the top of the pack.

Focus on Getting Listeners to Hit the Subscribe Button to automatically download all your new episodes.

Call to Action for Listeners:

“Head over to iTunes and Click

Subscribe and that’s All. It’s

that Easy!

Go through iTunes and see which Cover Photos catch your eye first.

What Colors do they Use?

Do they use Faces or just Pictures?

What type of Words are Used?

Does the Title make me want to Click?

Title instantly grabs you, Use of a face allows you to make instant connection with podcaster.

Use of face, Great Copy asEveryone wants to take control of

their money.

Fun use of cartoon,

QUICK tips, lets listener know

It won’t drag on. Instant

Unique Selling Proposition:

“Become a Better Writer”

Interesting backdrop

Mix of Dark and Light colors

to catch the eye.

Use of faces, more trustworthy and

eye-catching. People relate to faces.

It talks about entrepreneurship but

seems to have some sort of competitor

factor.

Any other things that catch your eye?

Unless you can get many downloads right away, a podcaster with no audience needs multiple episodes.

Give new listeners a chance to experience your show many times right away to get hooked!

Downloads are the key, so if there are 5 episodes compared to 1, you’re 5x more likely to get multiple downloads from 1 person, Easy Math!

“Podcasting, Bar None

Is the Hottest Thing in

2013 PERIOD.”

-Michael Stelzner

#1 Social Media Site

Social Media Examiner

Make Sure they are Names that usually will share your material.

Leave other guests, unless they have truckloads of pull, until after you drop out of N&N.

Go where the Eyeballs are, this is a marketing strategy for getting your name out there. You want to build the audience for AFTER you’ve dropped out of N&N.

Find other podcasters, bloggers, journalists who will promote your content.

HOW?

Mention them in your show and tell them about it.

Link to other sites and people you want to reach out.

Staying fresh in other’s minds is all about PROMOTION!

Speak at local podcasting events

Get interviewed on other shows

Organize Meetups or help Influencers by Co-hosting

Collaborate with other Podcasters on projects (leverage their audience)

Become friends with influencers and they may want to feature you on their site!

Make sure your podcast has good SOUND QUALITY!

Yes, you need good content but nothing is more of a pet peeve to a listener than awful sound.

Do a little investing in equipment.

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