With podcasting growing in popularity, the bar is higher to produce a show that actually stands out. One way is to write for audio, not articles.
Have You Used Notion?
Have you heard of or used Notion? It’s marketed as an all-in-one workspace tool to write, plan, collaborate, and get organized.
Cake on a Stick
I’m currently reading Obviously Awesome by April Dunford and it’s all about positioning.
How to Stay Relevant in 2020
So B Squared Media released an article at the end of last year discussing ways to stay relevant in 2020.
How has Blogging Changed?
Andy Crestodina from Orbit Media reviews insights on the last 5 years of blogging.
What the Best Interviewers Get Right
In this episode, I review Brian Casel article “What the Best Interviewers Get Right”
Become a Better Copywriter
Are you a copywriter looking to improve your game? Kaleigh Moore, researcher and copywriter in the eCommerce space, recently released some products for copywriters.
Follow Smart People in Other Industries
Follow Matthew Koach (@mkobach) if you want consistent regular tips on doing social media better.
Rev’s Prices are Increasing
Popular audio to text transcription service Rev is increasing its prices before the end of quarter one this year.
Intelligent Shower Heads
Kohler’s new showerhead is also an Alexa-powered smart speaker.
The Not-So-Secret Value of Podcast Transcripts
In a recent test, Niki Mosier from Two Octobers experienced a 15% increase in organic traffic and a 50% keyword lift after adding podcast transcripts to existing podcast posts.
Marketing Brand Predictions for 2020
Phil Nottingham from Wistia makes 10 brand marketing predictions for the year.
ConvertKit Goes Freemium
The popular email marketing tool, ConvertKit, goes freemium after only having paid subscriptions since it started.
3 Ways to Make Your Habits Stick
3 ways to make your habits stick are to change your environment, find accountability, and follow the 2-day rule.
Create Before You Consume
Create before you consume and get back wasted time!
Define Your Success
Define your success before counting it a failure.
Increasing Accessibility in Fashion
My team at Come Alive Creative were fortunate enough to part with disability consultant Belo Cipriani on a three-episode pilot podcast looking at progress in the accessibility space.
Play Apple Podcasts with Alexa
Apple Podcasts is now available on Alexa-enabled Amazon devices in the United States. As a creator, you’ll find this presents an even greater opportunity for listeners to hear your show.
Specialization is for Insects
I’ve recently seen several of my marketing friends ask some variant of “who should I be following?” and one of the top people mentioned is a person named Naval.
Guilty Pleasure – Glitterbomb 2.0
Today, I have a guilty pleasure for you. Take a break and enjoy!