Innovative Podcast Tools You Didn’t Know About at Blubrry – PCI 402

Podcast Insider

We have been busy! Today let’s go over all the innovations Blubrry offers that you should know about – but might not have heard of. Whenever something new comes out we put the word out and our course build documentation. Then we tend to press on to the next big thing. Sometimes it’s good to step back and give you an overview of all we have to offer.

Blubrry’s Innovative Podcast Tools

Hosting and Publishing

• Podcast Hosting: Various plans from Standard to Pro, including unlimited storage and advanced tools.
• WordPress Integration: PowerPress plugin for seamless management from WordPress.
• Private Podcasting: Secure podcasts for designated listeners.
• Vid2Pod: Converts YouTube playlists into audio podcasts.

Monetization

• Programmatic Advertising: Automatically inserts ads into your podcasts.
• Dynamic Ad Insertion: Allows sophisticated ad campaigns for both new and existing episodes.
• Premium Podcasting: Provides options for ad-free, bonus content, and early releases.
• Value4Value: Accepts donations in Bitcoin and traditional currency.

Analytics and Growth

• Podcast Statistics: Detailed analytics including geo, apps, and devices.
• Audience Surveys: Collects demographics directly from listeners.
• Podcast Directory: Promotes your podcast in a large directory.
• MyCast: This service combines all your subscriptions into one RSS feed.
  • A great use-case is to take all your video podcasts from RSS feeds and combine them into one “Playlist” style feed to subscribe to in a Set-top Box (Roku or Apple TV) podcast app.
• Media Kit: Creates a comprehensive overview for potential advertisers.

Additional Features

• Podcast AI Assistant: Assists with planning, production, and promotion.
• Thrive Bundle: Enhanced tools including advanced stats and ad insertion.
• Pro-Production: Professional assistance for podcast launch and regular publishing. blubrrypro.com.
• Concierge Service: Full setup assistance for your podcast.
• Transcription and Closed Captioning: Makes podcasts accessible with transcriptions.
• Media Mastering: Professional audio processing by Auphonic.
• Podcasting 2.0 support: Blubrry is the #1 podcast hosting company for supporting Podcasting 2.0 features. Learn more at podcastindex.org.

Blubrry offers a robust set of tools and services to support podcasters from inception to monetization and growth, making it a comprehensive platform for both new and experienced podcasters​.

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