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The awaited Google podcast app is here and available in the Google Play store for download. Mike Dell and special guest host Dave Clements, from the Blubrry Support team, and host of the GeekThis Podcast, talk about the new Google Podcasts app for Android. There are some upcoming updates to PowerPress, so be on the lookout for an update in the future. Dave and Mike discuss how it is working for the Blubrry technical support team and some other support issues.

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News/Topics:

Google’s podcast “app” released this last week. How it works — it might not be what people expected.
How to make sure you are in the Google search. Another directory, another set of requirements you have to follow.
Coming to PowerPress soon: Subscribe on Google Podcasts and Listen on Spotify. PowerPress 7.3 is in internal beta right now and should be released very soon.
Subscribe on Android will also support Google Podcasts.

Support:

What is it like working at Blubrry in technical support?
Spotify Update – They have “started” on the backlog of submissions. It’s still going to be a while before shows are accepted and added to the platform. The Blubrry team has no way to speed up the process, sorry!
Blubrry Player: How to get the images to show on your site. Give Blubrry your RSS feed for the directory.

To ask questions or to comment on the show, you can contact Dave here: dave@blubrry.com and contact Todd and Mike here: yourpodcast@blubrry.com.

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Managing your finances is a challenge that must be met on a daily basis, but Gwen and J from Fire Drill Podcast – Financial Independence, Real Estate, have taken this to a whole new level. Gwen from the podcast joined MacKenzie to talk about the growth from two bloggers to a podcast and the challenges and new opportunities that stem from it. The episode begins with a quick discussion on new Google Podcast app in the future, that is essentially a shortcut.

Next up they talk about why Gwen and J wanted to create a podcast and the success they've seen so far. Being in two different states and time zones can make things difficult but it's all part of the process. You can learn more about their show and backgrounds on their in the show notes below.

Podcast advertising revenue hit another big year, with 2017 overall bringing in 314 million. There was an increase of 86% from the year prior, which displays the attitude change that many media buyers, companies, and large organizations have had. There is an expected increase of 110% growth in the years 2017 – 2020. Podcast advertising is certainly nothing to ignore.

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Show notes:
New Google Podcast App: Will a shortcut really change the the number of people that use the Google Play Music app for listening to podcasts?
Fire Drill Podcast – Financial Independence: From Gwen and J, learn how they took control of their finances and are taking the careers in their own hands.
314 Million in Advertising Revenue for 2017: That's a huge increase from years prior.
Podcast Movement: Use the code Blubrry and get 10% off your ticket. See you in Philly!

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The Apple community has been making suggestions recently, and we think it's important that podcasters resolve any ownership debates before they turn into issues. This episode also mentions some best practices when creating an account and getting started with your show.

Accidents do happen even to longtime podcasters and Todd and Mike had to record this episode twice. Recording files don't turn out the way you hope they will.

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News:

Apple has 'suggested' that podcasters use secure feeds. Aka https feeds, which Blubrry has been offering for several years at this point.
The 2018 Podcaster Hall of Fame inductees has been announced this year. We see some very deserving and familiar faces on this years list. Congrats to all of the podcasters and we're looking forward to seeing you this summer at Podcast Movement.
IAB Standards: What are they, who is following them and who is not? Blubrry will be IAB certified later this year.

Topics:

Partner agreements: Make sure you and your host have a plan on who owns the show, whether that is 50/50, an employee, etc.
Show decisions: There are lots of opinions out there, but as show host you have to decide what you want for your show.
We sometimes think all podcast producers are the same, but there seem to be 3 types.

Hobbyist: Might not care much, they're doing this for fun.
Semi-pro/advanced hobbyist (most common): Serious, but not trying to make a living from podcasting.
 Professional: They want to make money with ads or using podcasting as a marketing outlet for their business. Also, some universities are using podcasting (see latest PowerPress episode).

Even if you are not a professional podcaster, you should still protect your brand and do as much as possible to keep your intellectual property because you never know what could happen.

Support:

When you delete your account at Blubrry, it is deleted. Do not do this to change something. We can help you change just about anything about your show, so please contact us instead of deleting your account. The team will show you the best way to get your issue resolved.
Spotify: We know it stinks that they're not taking new shows right now, but it's out of our control.
Keyword stuffing: Don't do it. Titles, author tags and other places with long titles are not necessary.
Be careful when creating your account. Double check your email address (make it one you check). Often times a podcaster will sign up with an email that they rarely use or doesn't exist. We need a good email address; and if you don't hear from us and think you should have, check your spam!

To ask questions or to comment on the show, contact Todd and Mike here: yourpodcast@blubrry.com.

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Creating and reaching a community can be done via a podcast and that is exactly what the University of Colorado has done with CU on the Air Podcast, a podcast started by the University Relations department in 2017. Canva, and how the tool can be utilized by podcasters was a focus point of conversation between Ken and MacKenzie, and the importance of learning new skills. Going back to the podcast, they talk about how Ken McConnellogue and his team release episodes monthly discussing and focusing on professors and their research and outside projects that they believe members of the surrounding community would be interested in. They wrap up the episode with ideas and reasons to engage in the local community with your podcast. Big thanks to Cathy Beuten and Allison O'Malley of the CU office for helping coordinate the episode!
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Show notes:
Using Canva For Your Podcast Artwork: From the Podcast Host.
CU on the Air: Hosted by Ken McConnellogue from the University of Colorado.
University of Colorado: Includes Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus
Columbus Podcast Meetup: We get together monthly and discuss varying podcast topics.