Lower Street's Harry Morton on A New Kind of B2B Podcasting
Aug 23, 2023
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Harry Morton, founder of Lower Street Media, discusses the effectiveness of podcasts as a marketing tool, lessons learned from traditional shows, and how Lower Street markets itself in a crowded landscape. They explore the differences between B2B and B2C marketing, the importance of high-quality storytelling in branded podcasts, and the challenges of educating buyers about podcasting services. They also discuss the evolution and future of podcasting, highlighting the need for education and strategic content marketing.
Creating a niche podcast that caters to specific interests can lead to high popularity among listeners.
Branded podcasts should focus on storytelling to engage audiences on a deeper level and move beyond traditional infomercial-style content.
Deep dives
The Importance of Making a Show for a Specific Audience
Creating a show that caters to a specific and small group of people can lead to a highly popular podcast. By focusing on addressing the needs and interests of a targeted audience, a podcast can become a favorite among listeners.
Branded Podcast: The Power of Storytelling
Harry Morton, the founder and CEO of Lower Street, discusses the value of storytelling in branded podcasts. Instead of being infomercials, branded podcasts should aim to engage listeners by weaving narratives that go beyond product descriptions, allowing the audience to connect with the brand on a deeper level.
Understanding the Challenges of Branded Podcasting
Branded podcasting brings its own set of challenges. One of the key difficulties is ensuring that branded podcasts stand out in a crowded market. Harry emphasizes the need to create high-quality content that truly captures the target audience's attention and resonates with them, rather than simply producing generic podcasting content.
Key Considerations for Developing a Successful Branded Podcast
When creating a branded podcast, it is crucial to understand the target audience and the competitive landscape. By thoroughly researching the podcasting space and identifying trends and successful approaches, brands can better position their own podcasts to offer something unique and compelling. Additionally, Harry emphasizes the importance of audience feedback and the need to measure listener engagement rather than solely focusing on download numbers.
For many, “B2B podcasting” conjures up some bleak images: 45-minute pitches on a vaguely defined product, buzzword-filled conversations in an exec-filled Zoom call, or the dreaded infomercial-style podcast. Here to change that is today’s guest, Harry Morton. In 2017, Harry founded Lower Street Media, a podcast services company for enterprise companies, agencies and startups. Lower Street produces award-winning podcasts for brands of all sizes.
Jeff and Harry chat about what actually makes podcasts an effective marketing tool, the lessons he’s learned from traditional narrative shows, and how Lower Street markets itself in a crowded landscape of podcast agencies.
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