Are you thinking about starting a podcast? Here are some stats and what goes into starting a podcast. Plus! I have links to idealist on Amazon for the different equipment to buy for the podcast.

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Presented by Brett Deister

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This presentation by Digital Coffee Media focuses on
looking at the podcasat industry.
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3. PROBLEM STATEMENT
So you want to start a podcast? Here's how
what goes into it.
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4. PROPOSED SOLUTION
I recommend a comprehensive launch of a
podcast. It includes, at least 5 episodes
ready to launch. Graphics for the logo and
episodes. All necessary equipment
purchased, and a launch plan.
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19. EQUIPMENT
The backbone of the podcast process. Below are the equipment I recommend
using. I made "Idea Lists" on Amazon.
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20. MICROPHONES
Podcast Mics
Blue Snoball Mic $49
Audio Technica 2100 USB $63
Audio-Technica AT2035 $149
Shure SM7B $400
Portable Mics
Audio-Technica 2100 USB $63
Zoom H1 Handy Recorder $129
Zoom H4N PRO $200
Tascam DR-40X $200
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21. AUDIO
MIXERS
Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 (2nd Gen)
$169
Yamaha Mg10Xu Stereo Mixer with
Effects $200
Zoom Live Trak (L8) $400
Rode RODECaster Pro $600
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22. STANDS
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Ammoon MS-12 Foldable Desktop
Tabletop Tripod $10
NEEWER Adjustable Microphone
Suspension Boom Scissor Arm $13
NEEWER Tabletop Compact
Microphone Isolation Shield $42
Monoprice Microphone Isolation
Shield $65
RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio
Microphone Arm $99

23. HEADPHONES
Lyx Pro HAS-15 Studio Headphones $45
AKG K240Studio $58
Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphones $100
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones
$148
Blue Sadie Premium Headphones $272
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24. DSLRS & WEBCAMS
Webcams
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 $63
Logitech BRIO – Ultra HD Webcam $153
DSLRs
Sony Alpha a6500 Mirrorless $998
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k $1295
Panasonic GH5S $1699
Sony a7s II $1998
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k $2495
Cannon EOS 5D Mark IV $2499
Nikon Z7 FX Mirrorless Camera $2697
Nikon D850 $2797
Panasonic S1H $3998
Cannon EOS-1DX Mark II $5499
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25. ACCESSORIES
Windscreens
Pop Filters
Headphone Adapters
HDMI cables
Friction Arms
Lights
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26. AUDIO SOFTWARES
Audacity
REAPER
Hindenburg
Adobe Audition
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27. PODCAST PLATFORMS
Libsyn
Blubrry
Pippa
Podbean
Buzzsprout
Anchor
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28. PODCAST
CONTENT IDEAS
Decoding a Crisis: Crisis Communication
stories
Influencer Relations
Event Planning
Email Campaigns
Social Media Campaigns
What is it: Marketing or Public
Relations?
How to Contact Streamers
Creating compelling Press Releases
The changing tide: How tech is
transforming the
Public Relation Industry
Mini-episodes: Trips and Tricks to
become a better PR Pro
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29. RECORDING PROCESS
Interviews
Pre-Production
Guest Checklist
Prepared Questions
Guest Release Form
Pre-Record (to check level)
Hit Record
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30. EDITING EPISODES
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Show Flow
Intro
Hook
Featured Content
Shout out/milestones
CTA
Outro
Edit
Adjust sound levels
Add necessary filters to make
the podcast sound great
Add the necessary tags

31. POSTING THE EPISODE
Create Show Notes
Create Episode Graphic
Link to resources
Upload audio to podcast hosting site
Schedule post out
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32. LAUNCHING THE
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Assets
Title
Description
Tag line
Cover art
Author/Host name·
Prep Work
Submit to Directories
Website completed
Media host
Pick one
Upload audio
Schedule Release
Copy Direct Download URL

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Prep Work
Submit to Directories
Website completed
Media host
Pick one
Upload audio
Schedule Release
Copy Direct Download URL
Launch Assets
Prewritten Emails
Prewritten Social Media Posts
Content for social media
Launch Schedule

34. thank you.
I look forward to working with you.