Buzzsprout Weekly
A weekly roundup of podcast industry news and updates from the Buzzsprout team! Each episode aims at making podcasters successful with tips, tech reviews, upcoming events, and links to content aimed at making new and seasoned podcasters successful.
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Hey, Podcasters!
You’ve heard it at the end of nearly every podcast: “Follow the show, leave a review, check out our website, join the newsletter…”
A classic call-to-action list. By the time it’s over, you’ve already tuned it out!
The problem isn’t that CTAs don’t work, it’s that most of them ask too much.
This week on Buzzcast, the team breaks down how to create a call-to-action that listeners actually complete without turning your podcast into a list of chores.
Their strategy is to pick one priority and make it clear.
From there, everything gets easier:
- You can plan your CTA so it feels intentional
- It's easier to vary your wording so listeners don’t tune it out
- Allows for flexibility of placement in your episode
They also talk about using the Benjamin Franklin effect: an easy way to ask for help that actually increases listener buy-in.
If you want more listeners to take action (without sounding repetitive or pushy), this episode will help!
Podcasting Made Simple Live
On April 16th, PodMatch is hosting Podcasting Made Simple Live, a premium virtual event for podcast hosts and guests that helps them grow their influence, revenue, and expertise!
All Buzzsprout podcasters can attend for free! Just use code BUZZLIVE at checkout for a free ticket.
Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
Hey, Podcasters!
You’ve heard it at the end of nearly every podcast: “Follow the show, leave a review, check out our website, join the newsletter…”
A classic call-to-action list. By the time it’s over, you’ve already tuned it out!
The problem isn’t that CTAs don’t work, it’s that most of them ask too much.
This week on Buzzcast, the team breaks down how to create a call-to-action that listeners actually complete without turning your podcast into a list of chores.
Their strategy is to pick one priority and make it clear.
From there, everything gets easier:
- You can plan your CTA so it feels intentional
- It's easier to vary your wording so listeners don’t tune it out
- Allows for flexibility of placement in your episode
They also talk about using the Benjamin Franklin effect: an easy way to ask for help that actually increases listener buy-in.
If you want more listeners to take action (without sounding repetitive or pushy), this episode will help!
Podcasting Made Simple Live
On April 16th, PodMatch is hosting Podcasting Made Simple Live, a premium virtual event for podcast hosts and guests that helps them grow their influence, revenue, and expertise!
All Buzzsprout podcasters can attend for free! Just use code BUZZLIVE at checkout for a free ticket.
Have a question for Megan? Send a text!
That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
