We Don't PLAY Host, Favour Obasi-ike dove deep into the world of podcasting success, inspired by the phenomenal journey of Alexandra Cooper and "Call Her Daddy," which landed a $125 million deal with SiriusXM.


Chapters


00:00 Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper's $125M deal highlights digital audio market growth.


09:49 TikTok boosted her podcast success significantly.


12:11 Backing and brand key to investment success.


20:16 Differentiating podcaster, encourages watching $125M studio video.


25:12 Consistency is key for long-lasting success.


31:46 Leverage digital audio presence with focused website.


36:16 Deep analysis of media and SEO insight.


38:53 Leverage SEO and platforms for media visibility.


44:22 Podcast popularity surged from 12K to 2M downloads.


52:01 Track podcast statistics and understand audience preferences.


58:28 Spotify is go-to for Android users.


01:02:45 Discussion emphasized consistency, distribution, and relevance for growth.


01:11:19 Replay covered lots about building a podcast.


01:12:05 Encouraging words, see you tomorrow. God bless.




Questions to Consider



  1. What strategies did Alexandra Cooper use to grow her podcast "Call Her Daddy" before partnering with major platforms?



  2. How significant is social media's role in driving a podcast's growth and popularity, as exemplified by Alex Cooper’s use of TikTok and YouTube?



  3. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of moving a successful podcast to an exclusive platform like Spotify?



  4. How can attending events like Cre8tiveCon help aspiring podcasters and creative entrepreneurs scale their projects and businesses?



  5. What key factors make a podcast attractive to major deals and partnerships, such as the $125 million deal Alex Cooper scored with SiriusXM?



  6. How important is it for a podcaster to have a strong, recognizable brand, and what steps can be taken to build such a brand?



  7. Discuss the impact of having a Wikipedia page on a podcast’s visibility and credibility. How does it contribute to SEO and domain authority?



  8. What role do strategic partnerships and media coverage play in the success of a podcast? Give examples from "Call Her Daddy"’s journey.



  9. With platforms like Apple and Spotify dominating the podcast market share, how important is it to ensure accessibility for users on different devices and operating systems?



  10. How can identifying and understanding primary and secondary audiences help in the effective distribution and growth of a podcast? What methods can be used to achieve this understanding?




If you’re serious about podcasting, it's time to invest in your brand, build a team, and get noticed using podcasts. Catch all the scoops & start turning your passion into profits!


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