3 ways to promote AUDIO ONLY podcasts in 2024 

Amazing work getting to 36 episodes. I absolutely think that could help. Check out Moneywise, their first few episodes are audio only right now, but I still listen on RU-vid. You'd capture people who's habit is to just listen on RU-vid vs Spotify or Apple. As long as you're not expecting the kind of reach you would have with video, it's worth it in your case. I think since you are debating the switch, I'd consider recording the video version but not publishing the full episode. Go in with the expectation that you will probably toss it in the memory box. But then I would make 3-15min videos out of the full episode IF you strike gold. That way it's not a full on switch. You still are primarily audio. Which gives people reason to tune into the other platforms. But RU-vid could act as more of a distributor and sampler. The long form clips are less pressure than full episodes every week. It gets more reach than the full episode anyways because of how you title and target a specific topic. And removes the unspoken commitment of always havign to be video once you do it. To me the long form clips create a special bonus type feel.

I appreciate the clarity and thoughtful answer! Thank you!

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