Podcasting for Kids, Newsletter Growth Strategies & Global Audio Trends

How can audio storytelling empower the next generation, and what does it take to build an engaged, loyal podcast audience today? In this episode of Into the Podverse, host Tony Doe breaks down key trends, innovative strategies, and major developments shaping the global podcast industry.

Here’s what we explore in this episode: Teaching Kids Podcasting & Audio Storytelling: A spotlight on Let's Talk Podcasting for Kids by award-winning producer and author Amanda Cupido . Discover how podcasting teaches children journalism, active listening, media literacy, and confidence before screen time dominates.

Purchase the book here. Newsletter Strategies for Podcasters: Answering a listener question from Tunmise (host of Mindfully with Tunmise), Tony shares actionable advice on using email newsletters to build community, deepen audience retention, and reduce reliance on social media algorithms.

Video Podcasting & Multi-Platform Distribution: Major media moves, including Pave Studios launching video podcasts on Disney+ and Hulu, plus The Guardian’s new culture show, The Closeup. Monetisation, Discovery & Short-Form Content: Navigating listener ad fatigue, utilising 30-second clips for discovery (via Wondery research), and finding niche audiences through audio fiction apps.

The Rise of the African Podcast Ecosystem: Highlighting pan-African developments, including Trust Africa's bilingual show Beyond Debt and key insights from Podcastfest Niger, alongside storytellers in Lagos, Enugu, Accra, and Nairobi. Read The Transcript here. --- Get Involved Send a voicemail.

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