How to Grow Your Podcast and the Spotify Monetization Controversy

Curious about growing your podcast audience? Today, we’re tackling your biggest questions from the mailbag, including how targeted advertising on platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn can expand your reach. We're also diving into the latest Spotify for Creators updates—revisiting their new monetization options and enhanced video features. Spoiler alert: not everyone in the industry is thrilled. We’ll share why some podcasters are questioning Spotify's changes, particularly its tougher requirements for monetization, and what it means for independent creators looking to scale. Episode Highlights: [3:49] Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes and Personal Stories [13:40] Discussion on Spotify for Creators [32:51] Advice for Growing a Podcast Audience [45:22] Adding PDFs to Podcast Episodes [47:22] Maximizing LinkedIn for Podcast Growth and Advertising Insights Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Spotify For Creators Updates:  https://creators.spotify.com/ AJ Wilcox Linked In Ads Strategy:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilcoxaj Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow  and continue to bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w Brought to you by ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ and ⁠NextGenPodcaster.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