Podcast Trends
According to PodcastInsights.com, there are currently over 750,000 podcasts and over 30 million episodes. That’s up over 200,000 podcasts since one year ago. So, clearly, we’re on a significant upward trend. Related “old news” from August 2017: at that point already 50% of all US homes were podcast fans (Nielsen). That’s almost 2 years and lots of Alexas-in-homes ago. Just imagine what that percentage is now.
It reminds me of the stellar rise in audiobooks over the last decade. Seems like we are a people that really like to listen.
Your Audiobook and Why This Matters
Noticing these trends can help authors gain insights into how their audiences might like to engage with them and follow them. If you’re currently blogging consistently, maybe you’d like to take that one step further and have your blog recorded into a podcast series. Some other things to consider:
- Perhaps your book would make a good podcast series, divided up into episodes.
- Do you also write short stories that would suit the podcast world?
- Do you have other content related to your audiobook or author platform or career that you think would interest listeners?
Any of these and more are options we would be happy to discuss with you here at Pro Audio Voices. Let’s look together at your goals and your audience and see what makes sense for you.
NEW Podcast! Audiobook Connection: Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams
We are VERY excited to announce our plans to launch our new podcast in September 2019: Audiobook Connection: Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams. We will be inviting authors who have opted in to the Audiobook Marketing Program™ (AMP), as well as the narrator/s of their audiobooks, post-production team, and fans to gather in a kind of coffee house style (but via Zoom – so BYO coffee and pastry) for a lively conversation “behind the scenes.” This is adding a HUGE value for our clients! Because we are committed to our authors’ and publishers’ success, we’ll also be partnering with C-Suite Network Radio to massively increase our listenership.
Audiobook Marketing – How Long Does It Go On?
Ideally, it never stops. But that does not mean that you have to or should do it all! Marketing should be a team sport. At Pro Audio Voices, we’re here to help you and your audiobook succeed. If you have not stopped by the Audiobook Authors YouTube channel recently, come on by! Watch some videos, make some comments, subscribe… The more we connect, the farther we can all go together.
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We explore why the “publish and pray” method doesn’t work, how to leverage your existing readers into loyal listeners, and simple, sustainable ways to market your audiobook—even if marketing isn’t your thing. From choosing the right type of content to building consistency on social media, you’ll walk away with practical steps you can start today.
Plus, we introduce a powerful new approach through AMPlify Audiobooks—designed to give authors more control, deeper audience connection, and real community engagement. Discover how tools like listener reflections and direct interaction can transform not only your visibility, but your entire audiobook experience.
If you're ready to move from frustration to momentum—and finally feel seen and heard as an author—this episode is for you.
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This episode previews the new Amplify Audiobooks platform, designed to revolutionize the audiobook experience for narrators and authors. Learn how this platform fosters community, offers higher royalties, and provides unique marketing tools. Discover how narrators can engage with listeners, connect with authors, and leverage innovative features like real-time conversations and rich media integration.
Becky Parker Geist and her team walk through a mock-up of the new platform, demonstrate new features, and answer questions from narrators.
Recording from live session 3/9/26
For More Information visit https://proaudiovoices.com/amplify-audiobook-distribution/
Find audiobooks on AmplifyAudiobooks.com
Published on March 10, 2026
Behind-the-Scenes Publisher Preview We've been working hard creating a completely revamped and feature-rich version of AMPlify Audiobooks™, and we're proud to say we're almost [...]
