podcast-growth

Podcast growth strategy skill used by the distribution manager. Provides platform-specific optimization, cross-promotion, listener acquisition strategies, and community building methodologies. Use this skill's knowledge for 'podcast growth,' 'distribution optimization,' 'listener acquisition,' 'platform strategy,' and similar requests.

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Best use case

podcast-growth is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Podcast growth strategy skill used by the distribution manager. Provides platform-specific optimization, cross-promotion, listener acquisition strategies, and community building methodologies. Use this skill's knowledge for 'podcast growth,' 'distribution optimization,' 'listener acquisition,' 'platform strategy,' and similar requests.

Teams using podcast-growth should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/podcast-growth/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/revfactory/harness-100/main/en/02-podcast-studio/.claude/skills/podcast-growth/skill.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/podcast-growth/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How podcast-growth Compares

Feature / Agentpodcast-growthStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Podcast growth strategy skill used by the distribution manager. Provides platform-specific optimization, cross-promotion, listener acquisition strategies, and community building methodologies. Use this skill's knowledge for 'podcast growth,' 'distribution optimization,' 'listener acquisition,' 'platform strategy,' and similar requests.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Podcast Growth — Podcast Growth Strategy Methodology

Specialist knowledge on listener acquisition and growth used by the distribution-manager agent when designing distribution packages.

## Why This Skill Is Needed

Great content is a necessary condition, not a sufficient one. There are 5 million+ podcasts worldwide. **If it isn't discovered, it might as well not exist.**

## Platform-Specific Metadata Optimization

### Apple Podcasts
| Field | Optimization Rule | Reason |
|-------|------------------|--------|
| **Title** | Primary keyword at the front (under 40 chars) | Search algorithm prioritizes front-loaded indexing |
| **Subtitle** | Secondary keywords not in the title (under 60 chars) | Expands search reach; duplication is penalized |
| **Description** | Core value + listener benefit in first 2 sentences | Only 160 chars shown in preview |
| **Episode Title** | Avoid "Episode N:" format | Explicitly discouraged by Apple |
| **Category** | 1 main + 2 sub-categories | Enables simultaneous exposure on 3 charts |

### Spotify
| Field | Optimization Rule | Reason |
|-------|------------------|--------|
| **Episode Description** | Timestamps + 3–5 natural keyword insertions | Internal search optimization |
| **Chapter Markers** | Set chapters per segment | Partial play → full play conversion up 30% |
| **Video Format** | Upload as video even with a static image | Video podcast algorithm gets priority exposure |

### YouTube Podcasts
| Field | Optimization Rule | Reason |
|-------|------------------|--------|
| **Thumbnail** | Face close-up + 3 words or less text | CTR optimization basics |
| **Title** | Front-load keywords + emotionally evocative words | Search + recommendation algorithm |
| **Description** | Core info in first 3 lines + timestamps + related links | Watch time and channel circulation |

## Episode Promotional Calendar: 7-Day Plan

| D-day | Channel | Content | Purpose |
|-------|---------|---------|---------|
| **D-3** | Instagram Stories / X | 15-sec teaser clip + "coming soon" | Build anticipation |
| **D-1** | Newsletter | Preview + exclusive behind-the-scenes | Notify core fans early |
| **D-Day** | All social media | Episode release + 3 quote cards | Maximum reach |
| **D+1** | X (Twitter) | Key insight thread (5–8 tweets) | Viral amplification |
| **D+2** | Reels / TikTok | Most entertaining 30-sec clip | Short-form → full episode conversion |
| **D+3** | LinkedIn | Professional insight summary + CTA | B2B listener acquisition |
| **D+5** | Community | Episode-related questions, discussion prompts | Community activation |

## Promotional Copy Framework: The HIKE Formula

| Stage | Description | Example |
|-------|-------------|---------|
| **H**ook | A first line that stops the scroll | "AI isn't replacing your job. Something scarier is happening." |
| **I**nsight | A discovery you can only get from this episode | "3 facts revealed in this episode could shake the industry" |
| **K**ey moment | One standout moment | "The moment the guest said 'I failed 3 times too'..." |
| **E**ngage | Listening prompt + engagement request | "Listen to the full episode and share your thoughts [link]" |

### HIKE Variations by Platform

| Platform | Hook Style | Length | CTA |
|----------|-----------|--------|-----|
| **X/Twitter** | Numbers or contrast | 280 chars + thread | "Retweet and listen" |
| **Instagram** | Emotional question | 150-char caption + carousel | "Link in bio to listen" |
| **LinkedIn** | Professional problem statement | 3–4 paragraphs (1,300 chars) | "Podcast link in first comment" |
| **TikTok** | Shock/humor | 30-sec video with captions | "Full episode link in bio" |

## Cross-Promotion Strategies

### Guest Leverage
1. Provide the guest with a **ready-to-share kit**: 3 quote cards + 2 recommended copy variants + link
2. Tag the guest in posts within 24 hours of episode release
3. Request the guest mention the episode in their own content (newsletter, blog)

### Podcast Network
1. **Episode swaps** with similar-topic podcasts: Recommend each other in respective episodes
2. **Joint episodes**: Two podcasts cover the same topic from their own angles
3. **Promo swaps**: Insert 30-second ads in each other's episodes

## Listener Growth Metrics

| Metric | Healthy Range | Warning Level |
|--------|--------------|---------------|
| **Download Growth Rate** | 10%+ per month | Below 0% for 3 consecutive months |
| **Episode Completion Rate** | 60%+ | Below 40% |
| **Subscription Conversion Rate** | 5%+ | Below 1% |
| **Social → Podcast Conversion** | 2–5% | Below 0.5% |

## Episode Description SEO Template

```
[Episode summary in 1 sentence — include primary keyword]

[Guest introduction or background — 2–3 sentences]

## Timestamps
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:30 [Segment 1 Title]
- 10:15 [Segment 2 Title]

## Key Quote
> "[Guest's most impactful statement]"

## Mentioned Resources
- [Book/Link/Tool Name](URL)

## Connect
- Newsletter / Instagram / Feedback link

#keyword1 #keyword2 #keyword3
```

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