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Making $350k from her podcast and the power of masterful marketing with Suz Chadwick
Brianna Ansaldo Brianna Ansaldo

Making $350k from her podcast and the power of masterful marketing with Suz Chadwick

I’m super excited to be chatting with Suz Chadwick today about using your podcast as a marketing tool. Suz is an expert in personal branding and, having recently celebrated the 300th episode of her podcast, The Brand Builder’s Lab, I thought this was a perfect time to sit down and discuss her podcasting journey and the challenges and successes she’s experienced along the way.

Suz is funny, intelligent, has an incredible energy, and with her wealth of knowledge on podcasting and personal branding, I know you’re going to love her. In this episode, we delve into how Suz uses her podcast as a primary marketing channel for her businesses and how she has successfully monetised her podcast.

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The Battle of AI Video Snippet Tools - Opus Clips vs Vidyo
Brianna Ansaldo Brianna Ansaldo

The Battle of AI Video Snippet Tools - Opus Clips vs Vidyo

AI is steadily infiltrating every corner of our lives, promising more efficient ways of doing things. In my quest to find tools that can assist the DIY podcaster, I've put a couple of popular AI video snippet creation tools to the test. But do they really live up to the hype?

Both Opus Clips and Vidyo are tools designed to offer video snippet recommendations based on a full video you feed them. Their idea? Analysing your content and giving you the 'best bits' to share on social media platforms. Basically you upload your full length video, you wait while the AI “robots” process the video and finally receive an email with snippet choices based on an AI-scored system.

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Why creating podcast episode artwork is a brand building strategy
Brianna Ansaldo Brianna Ansaldo

Why creating podcast episode artwork is a brand building strategy

Since the dawn of time in the podcasting industry, there hasn’t really been a compelling reason to create episode-specific artwork for your podcast. It was often put in the “I’ll do it later” basket and because podcast platforms couldn’t display specific artwork anyway, it felt like a bit of a waste of energy.

This is no longer the case, and with the changes coming to the latest version of iOS the artwork that you’re able to see on your podcast players can be specific to your episodes. This opens a whole new world of possibilities for podcast branding!

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10 Reasons Why Investing in Podcasters Pays Off
Brianna Ansaldo Brianna Ansaldo

10 Reasons Why Investing in Podcasters Pays Off

As a podcast producer and media professional who has been working in this space for over eight years, I’ve seen many evolutions of podcasting. One of the largest shifts in recent years is the discussion around how to effectively monetise your podcast if you’re not part of an established podcast network.

I’ve seen the rise in Programmatic Advertising, Host-Read Ad Reads, Patreon Communities, Discord channels and many strategies in between, but today I want to focus on why it’s great to invest in your favourite podcasts at the grassroots level.

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Why you might need an XLR input microphone instead of a USB microphone
Brianna Ansaldo Brianna Ansaldo

Why you might need an XLR input microphone instead of a USB microphone

Hello, podcasters! In today's episode, we are going to tackle a common dilemma many podcasters face: choosing between an XLR microphone and a USB microphone. Specifically, we will delve into the features of the Rode PodMic USB XLR, a microphone I recently reviewed. If you haven't watched the review video yet, but be sure to read this article first!

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Remote recording software - Why Riverside.fm reigns supreme
Brianna Ansaldo Brianna Ansaldo

Remote recording software - Why Riverside.fm reigns supreme

In an era where podcasts are not only heard but also seen, the demand for high-quality remote recording has surged. When your guests can't be physically present, how can you ensure your podcast maintains its audio and visual appeal? The answer lies in the world of remote recording software. Today, we're shining a spotlight on a standout choice: Riverside.fm. This platform has evolved into the frontrunner in the race to deliver exceptional audio and video quality and we’re going to break down why it’s winning right now.

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