First, in true Apple fashion, they didn't let me (or @TransistorFM) know any of this was coming.
There was speculation, but no official word from anyone at Apple.
The only thing we knew was yesterday, as reported by @Podnews, submissions went offline.
There's a total refresh of Apple's Podcast Connect.
Lots of new features: "ability to edit metadata, organize shows into channels, manage multiple users and roles." Looks like new analytics too.
I haven't been able to access it yet. Anyone else have luck?
From Apple's screenshots, it looks like "normal" podcasters will finally be able to edit "hosts and guests," and may be able to view ratings and reviews globally?
It seems you can also identify your show's publishing frequency (weekly, monthly, etc)
Ok. This is weird.
The original press release linked to a website called Apple Podcasts for Creators: podcaster.apple.com
It was up for awhile, but now appears to be offline?
Weird. podcasters.apple.com is apparently the new URL and site for podcast creators.
I just got access and tried to submit a new podcast RSS feed.
Here's how it went...
It took about 10+ hours before I was able to get access to my existing Apple Podcasts Connect account and see the podcasts I already had active on Apple Podcasts.
Overall, the new interface feels cleaner. 👍
For existing podcasters, the biggest improvement is Apple Podcasts' new analytics.
You can drill into each episode, and see where listener drop-off occurred.
Really helpful feedback if you're trying to optimize your show. 💯
“Treating social media providers as [a public utility] threatens to convert natural monopoly or essential facility claims into self-fulfilling prophecies.”
The President can also communicate on all these channels:
- National televised address
- News conference (with every major outlet in the world present)
- A massive email list
- Government websites
- His own website
- Emergency broadcast system
- LinkedIn 😜
📈 how much demand there is for what you’re selling
👍 how much of that demand you can capture and satisfy
💸 how much it costs you to capture that demand and create customer satisfaction
🔁 how repeatable the whole process is
📈 To figure out how much demand is there for what you’re selling, ask:
- How have you seen demand for X demonstrated?
- How many people are paying for something similar?
- If they’re not currently paying, is there a strong enough pull for them to pay?
👍 To determine how much demand you can capture, ask:
- what unfair advantage do you have in this category?
- what unfair advantage do you have when it comes to distribution?
- what will cause people to switch to your product?
- what product gaps do you see?