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Hey Podcasters! This week, we're taking a look at a recent episode of Buzzcast, in which the team took on a challenge: help real podcasters find unique ways to promote their shows.

Listen to the episode to hear 25 creative, podcast-specific marketing ideas to make your podcast stand out in the real world!

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• Join Buzzsprout at Podfest 2025
• Share Your PodGoals

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"Hi. Can you use background music (instrumentals)? Thank you."

Music in podcasts can be tricky! Read all about it in this article: ​Can I have music in my podcast?​

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That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Hey Podcasters! Buzzsprout ​Home Screen Widgets​ are here to keep you inspired and connected to your podcasting journey!

With Home Screen Widgets, you can:

• Track Your Progress: See today’s downloads and last week’s performance at a glance.
• Personalize: Choose from 10 microphone designs or showcase your podcast artwork.
• Find Inspiration: Seeing your podcast every day encourages you to keep podcasting!

Available now on ​iOS​ and ​Android

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• ​Join Buzzsprout at Podfest 2025
• ​Share Your PodGoals​

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"Hey, I'm starting a podcast in the New Year. What is the best way to get started?"

I would start with our ​How to Start a Podcast Guide​!

Outside of Buzzsprout, I love ​The 5 Steps to Starting a Podcast: The Complete Beginners Guide​ by Tom Buck!

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That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Hey Podcasters! Setting podcasting goals can feel overwhelming, especially with a new year approaching. That’s why we want to hear from you—knowing your vision for 2025 can help us tailor the support we provide!

Take a moment to share your goals in this ​​one-question survey​​. It’s quick, straightforward, and gives us valuable insight into how we can better support your podcast.

Industry Insights

• ​For when you need a conversation starter that isn’t about the weather
• ​For when your listening habits deserve a personal touch

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"Hey, I'm new to podcasting and I'm trying to figure out if having an RSS feed matters?"

Yes, RSS feeds do matter! You can think of an RSS feed as the data center for your show. All your podcast details and episodes live in your RSS feed.

To learn more about RSS feeds, check out in ​this video​ from podcastvideos.com!

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That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!