

15 Controversies of Podcasting | Part 1
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In this episode, Ash and Kane have asked chat GPT to suggest contentious and debate worthy topics in the podcasting industry. From charging for podcasts to AI-assisted content, Ash and Kane give their thoughts and opinions on these after years of experience in the podcasting space.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Paywalls -vs- Free Content. Is it fair and does it work to put paywalls in podcasting?
- Are exclusive deals with platforms good or bad for the industry?
- What counts as too many ads in an episode?
- Are dynamic ads ruining the authenticity of podcasting?
- Should AI generated content and assisted podcast production be embraced?
- Should creators own all of their own content?
BEST MOMENTS
“I feel like you can only charge for content when you’ve earned the right”
“Creators that do the best are the ones that purely do it for the passion and the love of the content and payment is a byproduct”
“The listener experience is the most important thing because they pay the bills”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Ashley Morris (Podcast Consultant) and Kane Baron (Public Speaker) help independent podcasters launch, grow and monetise a podcast. They run the UK’s largest podcast agency for independent creators, Progressive Media. Progressive Media take care of all things production, copywriting, design and video for podcasters round the globe. They have also recently launched Pod Partnerships, a new venture created to connect established podcasters with valuable audiences and innovative brands to create and manage win-win sponsorship campaigns.
CONNECT & CONTACT
Email: podcast@progressiveproperty.co.uk