James Cridland is Editor of Podnews, the daily podcast newsletter. He is also radio futurologist - a writer, consultant and public speaker on radio’s future.
In this episode you will hear him highlight the complexity of measuring podcast success with metrics like downloads and streams, noting inconsistencies across platforms.
James also emphasizes the importance of community and human connection in podcasting, cautioning the shift towards video which dilutes audio's unique benefits. He also discusses the challenges of podcasting 2.0, the lack of a clear cheerleader, and the potential of live podcasting and comments to improve engagement. Additionally, he touches on the future of radio, advocating for real and relevant content over live and local.
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