News and Insights Board: #25
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APVA Bi-Weekly AI Challenge Winner Announced!🎉
The theme for last week's APVA AI Challenge is “Your Favorite Task as an Audio Creative” and Olawale Ibraheem Gbenusola won the challenge💃🏾
Olawale Ibraheem Gbenusola is a teacher, podcaster, voiceover, and Founder of Purple Teens Concept.
Olawale is a seasoned teacher of Commerce and Marketing, empowering his students both academically and through extracurricular activities. Beyond teaching, Olawale is a content creator, video editor, edupreneur, and ecopreneur.
He is the founder of the Purple Teens77 Podcast/Concept, a platform for teenagers and young adults to express their views on issues affecting their education, entrepreneurship, and social lives. He has ventured into digital storytelling using artificial intelligence to engage students in creative marketing and visual storytelling.
Connect with him on socials here: Instagram, X, Linkedin and Facebook
Podcasting isn't a Technology Problem
A lot of people want to start a podcast these days.
With its growing appeal, it's no surprise many are eager to launch their podcast. But amidst the excitement, research reveals that 90% of podcasting education prioritizes logistics and technology, leaving only 10% focused on the heart of podcasting: audio storytelling craft.
Thereby, neglecting the art that makes podcasting truly awesome!
Click the button below to read the full insight.
New Board of Governors for the Podcast Hall of Fame
The Podcast Hall of Fame has announced a new board of governors. The organization, which honors excellence and creator success stories in podcasting, has also published its eligibility guidelines; the next Podcast Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be on Fri Jan 17 at Podfest Expo in Orlando, Florida.
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Spotify for Podcasters is evolving into Spotify for Creators
Get ready for a game-changing leap in the world of podcasting! Spotify has unveiled its latest evolution: Spotify for Creators.
What's New?
- Spotify Partner Program: Unlock multiple revenue streams through podcast ads and audience-driven revenue.
- Video Clips: Share 90-second clips to entice new listeners.
- Custom Thumbnails: Personalize your show with eye-catching visuals.
- Advanced Analytics: Dive into key metrics and insights to grow your audience.
Explore Spotify for Creators today and discover new ways to grow, monetize, and manage your show.
Click on the link below to learn more about these features.
The Best Way to Monetize Your Podcast
By Podcasting Success Secrets
Ever thought about monetizing your podcast by becoming a thought leader in your industry?
This strategy aims to boost your status within your industry by facilitating connections with prominent figures and influencers through your podcast. By engaging with various stakeholders in your industry, you'll acquire and disseminate valuable insights and solidify your position as a prominent media figure in your specialized area.
Click the link below to learn more!
3 Reasons Why Your Podcast Advertising Isn’t Working (And How To Fix It)
by Talyor Kalsey
Recent data shows podcast ad spending reached $1.8 billion in 2022, but many advertisers struggle to achieve the desired ROI
This article reveals the top 3 reasons behind this disparity and provides actionable solutions to boost your podcast ad performance.
Click on the link below to read more
VOICEOVER
Navigating Opportunities in the Voiceover Industry
by Debbie Grattan
Today, the voiceover industry is flourishing, offering many opportunities due to the expanding digital landscape and the rising need for a variety of vocal talents.
For those seeking to enlist a voice actor, having a grasp of the current industry dynamics is essential in selecting the perfect talent to enhance your project.
Click on the link below to read more.
Is it Skill or Talent That Makes a Voice Over Successful?
If you can learn it, it’s a skill. If it is innate, then it’s a talent.
A person is said to be talented when they seem to possess a certain intuition or brilliance in their creative field. But the thing is talent is overrated.
This article talks about the balance that exists between skill and talent in making a voiceover successful.
Seun Shobo Unveils Exclusive Voiceover Project
Seun Shobo is launching an exclusive project!
According to Shobo, this innovative project promises to surpass previous executions, offering a unique experience for a select few. The voiceover expert emphasized that this opportunity is reserved for individuals with "discerning but powerful minds" and "visionary eyes."
Stay tuned to Seun Shobo's Instagram page for updates and details!
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
The More Sibyl Podcast
Episode: From Chicago's South Side to Tech Leadership
In this powerful episode, Mo! Sibyl sits down with Shawn Daniel, JD. Shawn shares how his life's challenges shaped by the harsh realities of gang violence, a father's absence, and the trauma of 9/11—helped forge his unshakeable resilience and drive.
He discusses the importance of mentorship, the wisdom he's gained from overcoming adversity, and how his faith has been his guiding light through some of the darkest moments of his life.
This episode is packed with valuable insights on leadership, growth, and the power of community support.
Get inspired, and stay connected for more incredible content!
OTHERS
Here are more articles you can check out for further developments and insights:
The Story of the First Podcast Feed. Click here
How to Get Universal Links to Your Podcast for Everyone. Click here
RØDE launches “Wireless Micro” microphones. Click here
African Animation Giants. See here
Voice-Over Services: Reach a Wider Audience with Audio-Visual Storytelling. Read more
With Love,
APVA Editor.