Will This Promotion Get Your Podcast Booted? My Three-Day Trial Plan
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I received a pitch via LinkedIn promising massive Apple Podcasts downloads, top chart rankings, and hundreds of five-star reviews. It seemed too good to be true, so I decided to reply to see what was going on.
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I inquired about how keyword research and "IPs" could foster real, long-term growth but received vague responses, which made me worry about possible chart manipulation and fake downloads. I explain why I'm protective of my shows and the risks of being removed from directories.
Here’s the twist: I’m planning to accept a three-day free trial to test their claims—no payment and full monitoring—so we can all see what happens. I outline my hypothesis, what success looks like, and how I will report on whether this approach leads to lasting impact or only temporary spikes.
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(00:00) Opening: Bad Podcast Pitches and todays setup
(01:17) I replied and received a response
(01:44) Will this really grow an audience?
(05:13) Protecting shows from chart-gaming schemes
(06:14) The twist: agreeing to a three-day trial
(07:04) Coordinating with hosting and safeguarding stats