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Podcasting tips, creator stories, & news from Anchor

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Grow your audience with our newest creator initiatives

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The Dos and Don’ts of Podcast Cover Art

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How to get new listeners

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Understanding your episode performance

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Updates

Video podcasts
July 12, 2022
Video Podcasts expanding to more creators around the world

Video Podcasts expanding to more creators around the world

Creators in select markets across Europe and Latin America can now post video content on Spotify and discover millions of new fans
RADAR Podcasters
June 29, 2022
Grow your audience with our newest creator initiatives

Grow your audience with our newest creator initiatives

Spotify is launching multiple programs to help you gain exposure, get discovered, and take your show to new heights.
Spotify Editorial
May 5, 2022
How to get your podcast featured on Spotify

How to get your podcast featured on Spotify

Spotify’s editorial submission form is now open so creators can potentially have their show amplified.
Video Podcasts
April 21, 2022
Video Podcasts on Spotify now available for more creators around the world

Video Podcasts on Spotify now available for more creators around the world

Let your fans listen…or watch! However and wherever they want. For free.
Web localization
April 7, 2022
Anchor web: Now localized for more creators around the world

Anchor web: Now localized for more creators around the world

We’re making it easier for anyone to create and manage their podcast in their own language
Women @ Anchor
March 25, 2022
In the spotlight: Women making waves at Anchor

In the spotlight: Women making waves at Anchor

Celebrating the voices of women who celebrate the voices of others

Inspiration:

Tips for creators, by creators.

How I Podcast
August 5, 2022

How I Podcast: In Conversation with Gammy Norris of “Positively Gam”

We’re talking with podcasters from all walks of life about their creative process and why audio is one of the coolest ways to tell a story.
Read more →How I Podcast: In Conversation with Gammy Norris of “Positively Gam”
Liner Notes
August 2022

Rock This with Allison Hagendorf

Get to know the creators who are thriving at the intersection of music and talk. We're opening the mic for more about their show, creative process, and advice for fellow creators.
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Liner Notes
August 2022

How Long Gone Radio

Get to know Anchor creators whose shows are thriving at the intersection of music and talk on Spotify. Learn more about their creative process and journey.
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Liner Notes
August 2022

LIONS SHARE

Get to know the creators who are thriving at the intersection of music and talk. We're opening the mic for more about their show, creative process, and advice for fellow creators.
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Liner Notes
August 2022

The Blues Kitchen Radio

Get to know the creators who are thriving at the intersection of music and talk. We're opening the mic for more about their show, creative process, and advice for fellow creators.
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Liner Notes
August 2022

Flow State

Get to know the creators who are thriving at the intersection of music and talk. We're opening the mic for more about their show, creative process, and advice for fellow creators.
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Recent Interviews:

How I Podcast: In Conversation with Gammy Norris of “Positively Gam”
April 26, 2022

How I Podcast: In Conversation with Gammy Norris of “Positively Gam”

How I Podcast: In Conversation With Naomi Watanabe of “Naomi Takes America”
March 24, 2022

How I Podcast: In Conversation With Naomi Watanabe of “Naomi Takes America”

How I Podcast: In conversation with the creative duo behind “Paper Monday”
February 22, 2022

How I Podcast: In conversation with the creative duo behind “Paper Monday”

How I Podcast: In conversation with “Growing Up Halal”
September 24, 2021

How I Podcast: In conversation with “Growing Up Halal”

How I Podcast: In conversation with Lauren Abedini of “SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENS”
August 17, 2021

How I Podcast: In conversation with Lauren Abedini of “SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENS”

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Create

Gaming podcasts
July 11, 2022
Jake Lucky explains the rise of gaming podcasts and how to make a great one

Jake Lucky explains the rise of gaming podcasts and how to make a great one

Learn all about gaming podcasts from esports media personality Jake Lucky
Video Podcast Examples
June 21, 2022
Check out these video podcast examples and ideas to inspire your show

Check out these video podcast examples and ideas to inspire your show

Take a look at popular video podcasts from Spotify’s studios to find inspiration for your show.
Podcast Tools
June 21, 2022
Anchor podcast tools: The complete guide for creators

Anchor podcast tools: The complete guide for creators

Discover key features to create, distribute, and grow your podcast with Anchor and Spotify—for free.

Grow

Defining audience
July 26, 2022
How to discover and reach your podcast's target audience

How to discover and reach your podcast's target audience

Find out how to attract a unique audience for your podcast to grow a loyal and engaged following.
Podcast promotion
June 24, 2022
Try these tips to promote your podcast on social media

Try these tips to promote your podcast on social media

Learn best practices from a Spotify social media manager to grab attention for your show.
Your First 100 Listeners
February 11, 2022
How to get your first 100 podcast listeners

How to get your first 100 podcast listeners

Finding listeners for your new podcast can be tricky. Here's how to build some early momentum.
Audience Growth
August 5, 2022

How to grow your podcast audience

A comprehensive guide to getting more loyal listeners for your podcast.

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October 27, 2021

How to use Q&A and Polls to increase audience engagement for your podcast

How to use Q&A and Polls to increase audience engagement for your podcast

May 10, 2021

Share your favorite podcast moments with timestamps

Share your favorite podcast moments with timestamps

January 13, 2021

How to use Spotify’s listening features to grow your show

How to use Spotify’s listening features to grow your show

Listen: I Should Start a Podcast

Making a podcast is easy with Anchor, but you may still have some questions about getting started, choosing a format, or promoting your show. We've created this podcast to help you out along the way! 
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1. What is a podcast anyway?

Say you upload your latest podcast episode, give it a title, and publish it. Your listeners get that episode automatically on their phones, in all sorts of apps, on all sorts of devices, all over the world. How? Why? What kind of magic happens when you hit that publish button?

2. Your podcasting questions, answered

This week, we're changing things up and answering your questions in a special Q&A episode.

3. Getting the word out

After you’ve published an episode or two, and you’ve really got your rhythm down, you’ll probably want to start thinking about how to really find your audience, and grow your podcast. We’re talking about marketing. Today, we talk to Anchor’s marketing team about how to get the word out about your show.‍

4. Packaged with care

You’ve got your show recorded, you’ve spent hours putting the finishing touches on it, and it’s time to sit back and enjoy the fame, fortune, and critical acclaim that your podcast deserves. But wait! You’ve forgotten the sexiest part: metadata and SEO. Today, we’re talking about packaging your show to give it the best chance for success.

5. Conversations and interviews

We explore the other voices on your show: cohosts, guests, and how to approach an interview. Plus, we hear some conversations from around Anchor.‍

6. Show structure

On this episode, we talk about how to structure your show and come up with a great format.

7. Recording and microphones

You've got the idea, and now it's time to record it. What mic should you use? Will your phone sound good enough? What does "cardioid" mean? We talk about these questions and more on today's episode.

8. What's your podcast about?

It’s pretty simple to record a podcast and get it distributed really quickly. But the part that can be the trickiest is just getting started, and having an idea of what your podcast actually is. So that's what we're talking about today.

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