{"podcast":{"title":"Podcasting Amplified: Podcasting for Business Growth and Marketing","slug":"podcasting-amplified-podcasting-for-business-growth-and-marketing-6703880","podcast_index_feed_id":6703880,"rss_url":"https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/492257/destinations/4204943.xml","website_url":"http://sites.libsyn.com/492257/site","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/0/5/8/3058589a750515ace5bbc093207a2619/Podcasting-amplified-cover-art-ii.png","author":"Joe Eftihiou","episode_count":69,"summary":"Is your podcast driving real results? Or does it feel like a lot of effort with little return? If you want to leverage podcasting to support real business outcomes, this is for you. Podcasting Amplified is a podcast for leaders, founders, and their teams who need their podcast to build authority and attract the right people. Hosted by Joe Eftihiou, Founder of Claricast, we break down what actually makes a podcast stand out and get results. You'll get clear strategy frameworks, practical podcasting tips, and guidance on everything from hosting podcast interviews, recording episodes, presenting your show in a way that exemplifies your brand, audience growth, and using your podcast as a marketing tool. This isn't for hobbyists. It's about intentional podcasting - positioning, consistency, quality, and strategy - so your podcast earns attention, builds trust, and supports your goals. If you want your podcast to do more than just tick along, you're in the right place. 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The industry has evolved, with new expectations from listeners and tools and strategies available to podcasters. And if you're still podcasting like it's 2019, you could be falling behind. But there's also a lot of noise out there. Distractions from what's really important. As of 2025, there are estimated to be around 4.5 million published podcasts. And the number of podcast listeners globally has climbed 7% from 2024. What that tells us is that there are still more listeners and shows than ever. That might sound like competition, but it also means demand remains strong, and new listeners are discovering podcasts weekly. So, in this episode, I'm breaking down the 2026 Podcasting Playbook - the five strategies that will matter in 2026 if you want to grow your podcast and reach your goals. In this episode, you'll discover - Why podcasting in 2026 is shifting fast and what that means for your show The rise of video and hybrid formats, and when not to do video. How AI is reshaping podcasting. The fundamentals that still matter most. How to grow through real human connection. The smartest monetisation strategies for 2026. And more… LEARN MORE Claricast - https://www.claricast.com CONNECT Joe Eftihiou on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-eftihiou/ LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5rdajQ9A1D8an5sBmoAFjR?si=10b5eb9fc21c4bfd Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-amplified/id1714803934 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZWGTnpapiangKMMvMRFXehPNrgbnAl_z Production by Claricast .","meta_description":"Podcasting in 2026 is not the same game it was even two years ago. 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