16. Podcast

What it is:

A podcast is simply an audio file you can listen to on a computer or MP3-type player, often distributed via RSS or iTunes. Podcasts are generally 5 - 30 minutes long, with longer podcast downloads becoming popular.


A cool tool for:

  • Connecting with customers who depend on their handheld devices for entertainment and information
  • Companies that want to project a more vivid personality
  • Supplementing text-heavy Web content

 

Not so hot for:

  • Poor speakers
  • A customer base that isn't tech savvy
  • Visual content


 

FIND AND CONVERT
ACCENTURE
FinadandConvert

Find and Convert podcast series offers insights and interviews experts on new developments in SEO and social media marketing.
accenture

Accenture has developed a deep library of podcasts to educate and engage clients on a variety of strategic business issues.

3 key play points:

 

  1. Define the theme of the podcast and stick to it
  2. Establish a release schedule listeners can expect: weekly, biweekly, monthly, etc. Be consistent
  3. Focus your podcast content on topics of interest to your audience. Integrate with your blog to gain listener insights

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