09 May 🏆3 Bold Tips to Make Your Podcast Award-Worthy
👋Hey there Podcaster!
Let’s talk about podcast awards! This year I have decided to apply for three of them for The Podcasting Morning Chat. The Signal Awards is one of them, and the early bird entry ends this week on May 10! After that, the entry fee goes up! The Signal Awards is a great place for indie podcasters with its diverse categories tailored to different podcasting skills
Want some award-winning tips? Look no further! 👇
🏆3 Bold Tips to Make Your Podcast Award-Worthy
Podcast awards can make your show noteworthy, build your credibility and your “pod-confidence”. However, applying for awards requires an investment of your budget and time. Being nominated and winning the awards requires a strategic look at your podcast, the award categories, and the potential competition. Here are three powerful tips to help you stand out and claim that coveted trophy:
- Get Brutally Honest About Your Show. It’s time to ditch the rose-tinted glasses and listen to your podcast objectively. Award judges aren’t your doting aunt – they’re seeking true excellence. Recruit tough critics to poke holes in your format, sound quality, and overall creativity. Their harsh truths will elevate your game. Get their help in picking the right award category for your show that resonates with its strengths.
- Study the Elites (But Don’t Be a Copycat). Analyze recent winners in the categories you’re eyeing. What makes their shows award-worthy? Identify unique strengths to emulate, but don’t simply mimic. The judges crave originality and innovation. Put your own fresh spin on stellar podcasting. Make sure your entry application is compelling and clearly identifies your target audience and why your podcast is unique.
- Be a Strategic, Relentless Self-Promoter. Winning doesn’t stop at submitting your entry fee. You need a full-blown campaign highlighting your show’s merits. Rally your community to shower the judges with testimonials. Record bonus promotional episodes. Be a guest on other podcasts. Plaster social media with tantalizing snippets. If there’s a popular vote component, mobilize your fans to stuff those ballot boxes and re-share your content.
Want more award-snatching secrets? Don’t miss the Podcasting Morning Chat with 23-time(!) podcast award winner Dominic Lawson dishing out expert tactics. Your golden statue awaits!
🍻Don’t Miss the Charlotte Creators Meetup! 
Empowered Podcasting and Riverside are hosting a local creator gathering next week ahead of the Empowered Podcasting Conference to meet some local creators in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Charlotte Creators Meetup is going down on May 15th, and you won’t want to miss this awesome night of networking and inspiration. Starting at 6 PM, we’re taking over Brewers at 4001 Yancey for an evening of real talk, advice sharing, and celebrating the local creator community. Whether you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, blogger or something in between, this is your chance to swap stories, pick up tips, and maybe even find your next creative collaborator.
🍻Register now for this free event and get a free drink on Riverside! The creative grind can be tough – don’t go it alone. Sign up now and get plugged into the community that will help motivate you, inspire you, and push your content to the next level.
🎙️Podcasting Morning Chat Highlights🌅
Welcome to your essential morning brew of ideas and insights, the “Podcasting Morning Chat” is a daily show that’s by creators, for creators. A dynamic team of experienced podcasters, entrepreneurs, and producers hosts the PMC. Each episode peels back the curtain on the art of podcasting and content creation. The conversation is a mix of insights, stories, and strategies, tailor-made to keep your content fresh, your audience engaged, and your creative spark alive.
Recorded live every weekday at 7 AM EST on Clubhouse and available via podcast at 7 AM PST, our show has become a cornerstone for podcasters worldwide, offering a unique blend of expert advice, real-world success stories, and innovative ideas. Whether you’re here to enhance your content, expand your audience, or just soak in the collective wisdom of fellow content creators, the PMC is your source for inspiration, empowerment and connection in the podcasting world.
Catch up with the latest episodes from last week and join our global community of creators to kick-start your day with creativity, strategy, and insight.
- Apr 30: Episode #66: Crafting Your Signature Style with Jonathan Howard
- May 1: Episode #67: The Podcaster’s Tool Kit: News Updates, Tips and Events
- May 2: Episode #68: Time-Saving Tips for Podcasters
- May 6: Episode #69: Podcast Growth Strategies: Equipment Upgrades and Sponsor Insights
- May 7: Episode #70: How to Apply for and Win Podcasting Awards
I’m so grateful to be connected with you and a part of your podcast journey.
All My Best,
👋Marc Ronick