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What won the 2023 Ambie award for 'best news podcast'?
What proportion of podcast listeners have been exposed to news through podcasts and generally view it as accurate compared to news from social media?
Which group holds steady as the largest minority group in podcast consumption?
Using your own image could make the show appear to be simply a vanity project.
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Music can be used in most podcasts without running into copyright issues.
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Creative Commons and public domain sites are not recommended for finding music resources for podcasts.
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What is the recommended way to avoid 'Zoombombing' in a Zoom recording?
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What is the purpose of using non-verbal cues when recording in person?
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What is the purpose of using tape syncers in remote recording?
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What is a recommended way to show appreciation to podcast guests?
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What is the purpose of asking guests to share the podcast?
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What is the recommended approach when pitching yourself to podcasts for a guest appearance?
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Nonfiction podcasts greatly outnumber fiction podcasts even though the dramas are rooted in the radio shows that started in the 1940s.
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Listening to fiction podcasts has grown 338% in Sweden, according to Spotify’s Nordic manager.
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The Amelia Project is difficult to do and expensive because it calls for multiple creators and many more resources and costs.
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What is the purpose of a countdown-to-calm down exercise before voice work?
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What is the recommended approach for vocal inflection in journalism-based podcasts?
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What is crucial for clear and comprehensible delivery, especially when speaking into a microphone?
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What are the recommended downloadable formats for transcription after a paid upgrade?
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Which software can be used to convert MP3 audio files into a video for YouTube's free automatic video transcriptions?
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Where can show transcripts from podcasts be outsourced to for writing show notes?
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What is the purpose of AIR Rate Guides?
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What advice does Eric Nuzum offer in his newsletter, The Audio Insurgent?
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What is the income range for top podcasts like The New York Times’ The Daily?
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Study Notes
The World of Podcasting: News, True Crime, and Diversity
- NPR News Now won the 2023 Ambie award for "best news podcast," while Slate's "What's Next" won the Ambie for best news podcast.
- Approximately one-third of podcast listeners have been exposed to news through podcasts and generally view it as accurate compared to news from social media.
- The U.S. has the largest consumption of news podcasts worldwide, while European countries like France and the UK have lower consumption rates.
- The Reuters Digital News Report 2023 indicates a growing proportion of news consumers worldwide are avoiding the news due to its negative impact on mood and concerns over false and misleading news.
- True crime podcasts remain popular, with shows regularly topping podcast charts, and investigative podcasts cover a wide range of topics but are expensive and time-consuming to produce.
- Women are closing the gender listening gap with men in podcast consumption, with 53% of men and 46% of women listening to podcasts.
- Women listeners are more likely to recommend and engage with podcasts, and they express interest in podcasts focused on female perspectives and stories.
- However, nearly 70% of podcast creators are male, highlighting a significant gender gap in podcast creation.
- While White listeners dominate the podcast space, there have been gains in Hispanic/Latino and Asian listeners, with Black listeners holding steady as the largest minority group.
- Minority listeners seek content that reflects their ethnicity, and Black listeners are more likely to listen to podcasts hosted by Black hosts and are attracted to video content.
- The percentage of Latinos who have ever listened to a podcast is at an all-time high, with a large number introduced to podcasts through YouTube.
- The numbers of podcast creators align with the overall U.S. population for Whites, African Americans, and Asians, while the number of Latino creators is growing significantly, and 40% of creators have an advanced degree, impacting content creation.
Vocal Warm-Up and Delivery Tips for Voice Work
- Warm-up exercises are essential before voice work to prevent injury, improve vocal agility, and enhance confidence.
- Script marking helps in planning vocal delivery, including indicating pauses, vocal emphasis, and pitch levels.
- A countdown-to-calm down exercise can help reduce anxiety and ensure a natural pitch level before voice work.
- Vocal inflection should be natural and expressive, reflecting the intended emotions, but remaining neutral in journalism-based podcasts.
- Adjusting pace and articulation is crucial for clear and comprehensible delivery, especially when speaking into a microphone.
- Avoid poor speaking patterns such as "valley-girl speak" and "vocal fry" to maintain professional and effective communication.
- Authenticity, conversational tone, and high energy are key to establishing rapport with guests and engaging the audience.
- Techniques to avoid popping p's and t's when speaking into a microphone include using a pop filter, angling the microphone, and adjusting the distance.
- It is important not to let the voice trail off at the end of a sentence, maintaining a clear focus and avoiding lengthy monologues.
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Podcast Diversity and Consumption Trends Quiz: Test your knowledge on the latest news podcast award winners, true crime podcast popularity, gender and ethnic diversity in podcast consumption, and the growing influence of minority creators in the podcasting world.
