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Episode Synopsis
This week I’m answering a question about podcast analytics... how do downloads work, what actually counts as a play, and how much of your audience data is real?Spoiler: It’s more complicated than it should be.💡In this episode I cover…What podcast downloads really mean Whether you can tell how many people really listened to your podcastWhat counts as a “stream” (and why it doesn’t exist)How to get better data using Apple & Spotify dashboardsWhy audience growth matters more than round numbersIf you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on behind the scenes of your podcast stats, this one’s for you.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Download my free podcasting guideCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
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