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How SMEs Can Leverage the Rise of Podcasting for Business Growth

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Posted By sme-admin on November 12, 2024 Marketing

In today’s digital age, podcasting is rapidly gaining momentum as a key tool for business growth. While it may seem daunting to launch a full-fledged podcast, there are plenty of ways SMEs can start using podcasting to amplify their brand and connect with their audience.

In this blog, Kath Lord-Green, Your Fairy Podmother® of Voice It Podcast Agency, shares how small and medium-sized businesses can harness podcasting to drive business growth, increase visibility, and create meaningful engagement with customers.

The Benefits of Podcasting

Podcasting isn’t just a trend—it’s a powerful marketing tool that helps businesses create lasting connections. Podcasts allow businesses to showcase their expertise in an authentic and conversational way, building trust with their audience.

They also provide flexibility, with audiences able to listen while commuting, exercising, or multitasking, allowing for deeper engagement than typical written content.

For SMEs, podcasting presents an opportunity to stand out in a crowded marketplace, as listeners are more likely to engage with businesses that offer value-added content. By sharing your insights and stories, you create a personal touch that resonates, and it doesn’t harm your brand visibility either!

Getting Started – The SME Advantage

You don’t need a major production budget or a celebrity guest list to start a podcast. Many successful podcasts are born from small beginnings, leveraging storytelling and niche expertise to attract listeners. SMEs have the advantage of being nimble and able to cater to specific, loyal audiences.

The key is consistency. Start with a plan – this is one of THE most important things for me, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Think, what topics will resonate with your target market? How can you use your podcast to solve customer pain points or share industry insights?

Content Creation

Focus on creating content that addresses common challenges your customers face. Answer frequently asked questions, showcase customer success stories, or interview industry leaders. By doing so, you position your business as a thought leader.

For those hesitant to launch an entire podcast, consider adding shorter audio content to existing communications. Whether through email newsletters, social media updates, or your website, integrating audio snippets can give your audience a taste of what your podcast could offer, without the full commitment upfront.

UK Success Story: GB Shared

GB Shared, a regional collaboration platform designed to connect businesses and foster local economic growth, recently embraced podcasting to complement their online services. Their podcast serves as a valuable extension of their platform, offering insights, success stories, and expert advice to their network. By launching a podcast, GB Shared has expanded their impact and provided their users with additional resources, furthering their goal of supporting sustainable business growth across UK regions. This demonstrates how SMEs can use podcasting to engage their community and drive brand visibility.

The Inclusive Nature of Podcasting

One of the greatest strengths of podcasting is its inclusivity. Audio content is accessible to people with visual impairments, and it allows non-native speakers to engage with your business in a format that feels conversational and less formal than written text.

It’s also a great way to showcase the human side of your brand. The human voice conveys emotion, passion, and enthusiasm in a way that text simply can’t. This personal touch can help SMEs build deeper relationships with their audience and create a more inclusive brand experience.

Embrace the Podcasting Trend for Growth

For UK SMEs, podcasting offers an opportunity to stand out, build credibility, and foster deeper connections with customers. Whether you’re ready to launch your own series or want to dip your toe into audio content, now is the perfect time to embrace the rise of podcasting.

Start small, focus on consistency, and let your voice be heard.

If you need any help Your Fairy Podmother is happy to chat! Contact Kath on Kath@voiceitpr.com

 

Podcast – How to Podcast For Business – Latest Episode:

Available on the website or where you get your podcasts – www.voiceitpodcastagency.co.uk

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