#naturalmarketer Podcast

Podcasts are emerging as a force shaping how we buy. Their intimacy and long-form format foster a connection between listeners and hosts. This parasocial bond builds trust, making recommendations from podcast personalities highly influential. Marketers are tapping into this by sponsoring shows or placing native ads. Listeners, engaged and receptive, are more likely to consider advertised products.

The podcasting industry continues to experience significant growth. With more people listening, there's more content being produced. Even with a shaky economic outlook in 2023, podcasting remained a bright spot with new shows and formats emerging new content.

There were an estimated 464.7 million podcast listeners globally in 2023, with that number projected to grow to over 504.9 million by 2024 according to Thrive Internet Marketing Agency. Podcast listening is becoming an increasingly essential part of people's routines.

Furthermore, podcasts delve into specific niches, allowing them to target consumers with laser precision. They can educate listeners on complex topics, subtly swaying purchasing decisions. This targeted approach, coupled with the power of persuasion, is why podcasts are becoming a key tool for influencing consumer behavior.
So if you want to be part of this growing channel listen up and take notes because I am about to jump into criteria that will make you want to move now to help grow your small business or brand.

Podcast Perks: Why you should start one!

1. Thought Leadership Platform
2. Building Relationships
3. Credibility through Guests
4. Targeted Content
5. Increased Visibility

Overall, podcasts create a powerful platform to showcase your expertise, build trust, and establish yourself as an industry leader. Listeners come to rely on your insights, ultimately leading to increased brand recognition and a loyal customer base.

Podcasts offer a unique gateway to forge genuine connections with your audience, fostering stronger customer relationships. Unlike traditional advertising, podcasts create an intimate space where you can directly engage with potential customers. Let's explore how podcasts nurture these connections. They...

• Use The Power of Voice
• Build a Community
• Share Stories
• Humanize your Brand
• Address Challenges

In today's competitive landscape, establishing your business as a thought leader is crucial for building trust and attracting customers. Podcasts offer a powerful tool to achieve this by allowing you to showcase your expertise, fostering in-depth conversations, and fostering a connection with potential customers. Listen in for ways podcasts cultivate thought leadership.

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The natural marketer Podcast is the natural approach to marketing for small business owners who are working on a small or limited budget. I will deliver insight, pointers, and guidance on getting a small business online and in front of more prospects or potential walk-in customers. In this day and age we are all consumed with information and for a small business to survive needs to be among that information. I will guide you through techniques like the “near me” search success for any local business, to how to manage reviews and local listings within a single platform, to the mastery of social SEO making any small business owner or manager successful in the marketplace.

On this episode, I am talking Digital Footprints. Do you know what a digital footprint is for yourself or your business?

If you have questions feel free to email me at [email protected] or comment on youTube video feed.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel to get additional tips beyond the Natural Marketer Podcast.

The natural marketer Podcast is the natural approach to marketing for small business owners who are working on a small or limited budget. I will deliver insight, pointers, and guidance on getting a small business online and in front of more prospects or potential walk-in customers. In this day and age we are all consumed with information and for a small business to survive needs to be among that information. I will guide you through techniques like the “near me” search success for any local business, to how to manage reviews and local listings within a single platform, to the mastery of social SEO making any small business owner or manager successful in the marketplace.

On this episode, I am covering capitalizing your marketing strategy with a local marketing expert. How to use VSmith Media or a marketing expert to grow your business.

If you have questions feel free to email me at [email protected] or comment on youTube video feed.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel to get additional tips beyond the Natural Marketer Podcast.

In this episode, I will outline content marketing strategies that work for Small to Midsize Businesses. I will provide tips on how to achieve a plan that will get hits, get leads through local, search and social media content.

• SMART Goals
• Audience Persona
• Competitor Analysis
• Content Calendar
• Content Distribution

Establish content that works, channels that convert, and value they trust. This is the cruxes of any content strategy for a small business.

You can obtain more deliverables from this episode in the #natualmarketer blog at vsmithmedia.com