In today’s episode, we explore the impact of affiliate marketing for podcasters and industry news such as the latest AI developments and podcasting events. We share whether affiliate marketing truly pays off and explore brand new updates in AI and social media tools that are shaping the future of podcast content creation and what it means for your audience.

Episode Highlights:

[2:35] Mailbag Question: Does affiliate marketing really add enough revenue to be worth the effort and potential impact on my audience’s trust?

[7:13] Affiliate marketing for podcasters, focusing on relevance and conversion rates.

[11:37] Affiliate marketing for podcasters, with tips and insights.

[17:57] TikTok’s effect on affiliate marketing.

[23:08] Podcast news and upcoming events.

[31:42] AI advancements at Google IO 2024, including Gemini's new features

[41:05] Audio quality improvement using smartphones and AI algorithms.

[47:09] Instagram Notes feature.

[53:10] Social Media algorithm is changing.

Links & Resources:

Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html

Adobe Enhance: https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance

Auphonic: https://auphonic.com/

Amazon Affiliate Program: https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/

Podcaster Meet-Up (Charlotte, May 15, 2024): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podcaster-meetup-charlotte-tickets-890979302077

Practice Not Perfect: Diversifying Your Guest List for Thoughtful and Inclusive Conversations: (Jul 15 Virtual): https://podnews.net/event/practice-not-perfect-diversifying-your-guest-list-for-thoughtful-and-inclusive-conversations

Independent Podcast Awards: https://independentpodcastawards.com/live/en/page/home

ParaPod Awards: https://parapodfestival.com/parapod-awards-2024

Empowered Podcasting Conference: https://empoweredpodcasting.com/

Working While Black (Walt’s Podcast): https://link.chtbl.com/The-WWB-Show

In Glen's Steps: A Journey with Dementia (Roifield’s Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-glens-steps-a-journey-with-dementia/id1745342351?i=1000654939422

Google Goes Big on Generative AI https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-goes-big-on-generative-ai-at-io-2024/716101/

Social Media Marketers Need to Focus more on Entertainment: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/social-media-marketers-need-focus-more-entertainment/715609/

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