335 - Prime Day Deals for Podcasters & Who's Actually Listening?

Did you know most people only stick around for 7–8 minutes on a single YouTube video? It's News and Comment Day, and we’re breaking down new data from PodMatch, and we’re raising questions about what “top platform” honestly means. We lightly debate whether podcast retention stats sincerely tell the full story, or are there other factors to consider based on consumption.  We also cover Spotify’s return of PodLink, a new ad marketplace for indie creators. Lastly, we give you an inside look at some of the best podcast equipment deals for Amazon Prime DayEpisode Highlights: [02:17] News & Comment Kick-Off[06:16] Simulcasting on Multiple Platforms[07:01] Podcast Data and Trends[08:49] Top Podcasts Charts[11:06] Pod Match Industry Report[24:55] Podcasting Events and Announcements[28:06] Introduction to Colin Gray's Survey[28:48] Encouraging Survey Participation[30:39] Spotify and Pod Link[32:54] YouTube's Dominance[36:43] Debating Retention Rates and Engagement[51:31] Amazon Prime Day Deals for Content CreatorsLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmcJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Get Your Tickets for The Empowered Podcasting Conference:www.empoweredpodcasting.comVote For Podcasting Morning Chat for People’s Choice Award: www.podcastawards.comPodcasting Industry Report for Independent Podcasters: https://podmatch.com/reportColin Gray’s 2025 Indie Podcasters’ Survey:https://colingray663784.typeform.com/to/soRc44vRPodRamp: https://www.podramp.io/Triton Report:https://bit.ly/3Ii1Z1CPrime Deal: Elgato Teleprompter: https://bit.ly/4nET36oElgato Wave Mic Arm: https://bit.ly/3Gqm9WDDaniel J Lewis' Best “Prime Day” Deals: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/best-prime-day-podcasting-deals-2025/Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠”Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠