161 | How To Diagnose When Your Podcasts Downloads Drop

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Summary

Have your podcast downloads dropped? In this episode, host Kevin Chemidlin walks podcasters through his process for understanding the causes behind a recent drop in podcast downloads. Step by step, he covers various factors that can impact downloads: from podcast branding changes to episode completion rates, marketing and more. Plus, Kevin explains a significant change to Apple Podcasts that’s affecting the entire podcasting industry. Dive into this episode to address changes in your download numbers!

Topics Discussed

• Factors that can impact podcast downloads
• The importance of marketing for continued podcast success
• The effect of Apple’s iOS 17 update on podcast metrics
• Valuing self-worth beyond download numbers

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