Audiotrain Podcast - from Audio UK

Monetising podcasts - with Josh Akers and Charlotte Robbins

Audiotrain Podcast - from Audio UK

Show Notes

Josh Akers and Charlotte Robbins show you exactly how to turn your podcast into revenue without losing your audience’s trust. Josh, Head of Commercial Operations at Goalhanger, brings expertise in digital marketing, sport and social media. Charlotte, Group Business Director, leads commercial strategy and brand partnerships for its award winning shows. Together, they share proven ways to monetise, sell and grow income streams.

Key Takeaways The main monetisation routes and how to match them to your show How to win brand deals and keep them The ad types, sales tactics and tools that work in podcasting today This session gives you a clear plan to start or scale your podcast’s revenue streams.

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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