News: Updates from FTC, Facebook's Power, & iOS 18's New Features

Podcasters, do you trust influencers more than traditional ads? We're tackling this hot topic, sharing surprising stats on which social platforms are actually the most effective for podcasters. Plus, the FTC's crackdown on fake reviews, the hottest new podcast analytics tools, and the rise of AI in podcasting. We also discuss some of the new features in Apple's iOS 18 update that will change how listeners experience your podcast. Episode Highlights: [5:04] Icebreaker: Do you trust influencers more or less than traditional advertising, and why? [12:46] Building Trust Between Podcast Hosts and Audiences  [19:39] Perspective on Influencer Trust [24:34] Upcoming Podcast Events and Networking [33:57] Quick Hits and Advanced Podcast Analytics [43:47] Social Media Effectiveness for Podcasters [52:02] Influencer Effectiveness Study Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc PodNews: www.PodNews.net  Podbox Podcast Festival:  www.instagram.com/enaesco/p/C_lz9fkvb3y/ Atlanta Podcast Movement Community Meetup: www.facebook.com/events/479635241653651 Hosting, Distributing & Analytics:  www.rss.com  The Washington Reporter:  washingtonreporter.news/ Elgato Teleprompter:  www.elgato.com/us/en/en/prompter YouGov: today.yougov.com 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]