Send a question for 'Ask Megan' Hey, Podcasters! How do you help listeners find their next favorite podcast without relying on an algorithm? Pocket Casts just rolled out support for Podroll, giving podcasters a direct way to recommend shows inside the app. Last week on Buzzcast , the team talks about how this is a powerful shift in podcast discovery and how you can add recommendations in Buzzsprout. Listen wherever you get your podcasts , and text us what you think! Industry Insight: For when indie creators quietly start leading the way: For the first time ever, user-generated content like videos, podcasts, and social media posts from indie creators will eclipse the ad revenue of traditional media produced by TV networks, movies, and news companies. This is a huge cultural shift for the media world, and can help podcasters attract more ad opportunities! Ask Megan: "I'm already using Fan Mail, any tips on how to make the most of it?" Definitely! Once you have Fan Mail turned on, the next step is making it part of your show’s rhythm. One of the best things you can do is actively invite feedback in your episodes. A quick mention like “Tell us what you think using the Fan Mail link in the show notes” makes a big difference. It also helps to respond to Fan Mail on your show. That kind of acknowledgment encourages more listeners to reach out! Some podcasters even use Fan Mail as a content tool, shaping future episodes around listener questions or suggestions. If you're not using Fan Mail yet, you can turn it on by going to your Home page and clicking on the Fan Mail tab in your Buzzsprout account! And if you haven't received any Fan Mail, reply to this email and let us know! We want to send you your first message! Have a question for Megan? Send a text! That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!
