Podcast News: Apple’s New Fee Policy Stirs Up Podcasting

Want to stay ahead of the podcasting curve? In this episode, we discuss recent developments in the podcasting industry to help you stay at the forefront. We'll cover Apple's announcement of a new 30% fee on Patreon subscriptions, providing insights into how this change may impact podcast creators and their followers. Additionally, we explore the latest updates on Google Gemini features. We also reveal the most influential figures in podcasting, as recognized by the  Hollywood Reporter. Episode Highlights: [3:18] How to handle last-minute guest cancellations. [14:04] Production and audience engagement during summer months. [20:14] Listening habits and events for podcasters. [32:40] AI advancements, including voice recognition and personalized approaches. [37:51] Podcasting industry, including top influencers. [45:39] Chart rankings, Apple's fee increase for Patreon subscriptions. [53:39] Patreon's new 30% fee for US iOS app memberships. Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmc/ Chatter App For Apple Users:  www.chattersocial.io/ Chatter App for Android Users:  www.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.chattersocial.app&pcampaignid=web_share The Podcasting Afternoon Chat on Chatter:  www.facebook.com/events/2109838902745151 Podnews: Podnews.net No Summer Slump according to Podtrac: www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/no-summer-slump-podtrac-says-more-than-half-of-publishers-had-audience-gains-in-july/article_1c6195b2-55a3-11ef-a38b-b38069eadae2.html Riverside Podcaster Meetup in Nashville: www.instagram.com/riverside.fm/p/C-czhynNZbA/ Podfest Expo Pod Tour in Atlanta:  podfestexpo.com/podtour/ Podcast Movement in Washington D.C: 2024.podcastmovement.com/travel/ Empowered Podcasting Meetup at Podcast Movement: app.swapcard.com/event/podcast-movement-2024/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfMjA1MjQzNg== Listen Notes Stats: www.listennotes.com/podcast-stats/ The Marc & Lowell Show on Listen Notes: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-marc-and-lowell-show-lowell-melser-marc-nIWsl6qdipk/ Add or create images with canva in Headliner: learn.headliner.app/hc/en-us/articles/1500001305661-How-to-add-or-create-images-with-Canva-in-Headliner 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]