Why Most Branded Podcasts Fail (And How To Turn It Around) with Roger Nairn

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Why Most Branded Podcasts Fail (with Roger Nairn, CEO of Jar Podcast Solutions) Welcome back to The Beacon Way Podcast! In this episode, host Adrienne Wilkerson sits down with Roger Nairn, Co-Founder and CEO of Jar Podcast Solutions, to discuss what separates successful podcasts from the thousands that never gain traction.Roger shares why many branded podcasts fail, how organizations should approach podcasting as a strategic business asset, and why every podcast needs a clear purpose before the first episode is ever recorded.The conversation also explores audience-first content creation, podcast measurement and analytics, podcasting's evolution into video, the role of AI in content creation, and what the future looks like for creators, marketers, and media companies.Whether you're launching your first podcast or looking to improve an existing show, this episode offers practical insights into building content that creates lasting audience engagement.In This Episode:· Why most branded podcasts fail · The difference between content marketing and podcast strategy · How to determine your podcast's purpose · Building audience-first content · Podcast analytics that actually matter · Video podcasts and the future of the medium · AI's impact on content creation and storytelling · Remote agency leadership and operations · Why human connection still matters in an AI-driven world Chapters00:00 Introduction & Meet Roger Nairn 01:01 The Story Behind Jar Podcast Solutions 02:20 Why Most Branded Podcasts Fail 05:32 Podcast Analytics & Measuring Success 08:05 Why Every Podcast Needs a Job 10:35 Different Podcast Formats for Different Goals 13:05 How Long Should a Podcast Be? 15:50 The Evolution of Podcasting & Video Content 17:00 The Human Element of Podcasting 18:30 Podcasting in the Age of AI 21:50 AI Slop, Authenticity & Human Connection 24:40 AI, Hollywood & The Future of Creative Work 33:00 How Jar Uses AI Internally 36:25 AI, Creativity & Agency Operations 41:15 Where to Find Roger Nairn 42:55 Closing Thoughts Where to find Roger and Jar Podcast Solutions: Jar Podcast Solutions Website https://jarpodcast.comLinkedIn Connect with Roger Nairn on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogernairn604/ Resources & Blog https://jarpodcast.com

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