Should You Start a Podcast? Insights from a Conversation with Independent Podcast Host, Saadia Khan

INDEPENDENT PODCAST HOST, SAADIA KHAN

More of the U.S. population is listening to podcasts than ever before, with the percentages reaching record highs in 2023. As part of ReThink Media’s ongoing series of trainings and online resources on audio journalism, Rights & Inclusion Fellow Lily Lucas recently spoke to podcast host and producer Saadia Khan about the benefits of podcasting…

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Get your story heard: tips for pitching to podcasts and radio

Do you have a story to tell? Newspapers, magazines, and blogs are not the only way to get your message out there; podcasts and radio are a great medium for your story to be shared and reach new audiences. As of 2023, 42% of Americans ages 12 and older have listened to a podcast in…

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Podcasting 101: A Guide for Nonprofits and Advocacy Orgs

Good Pod!

With the rise of podcasts and the growing consumption of audio news over the past few years, news outlets, like The New York Times, along with many other newspapers saw the growing popularity of podcasts as a new way to reach their consumers. Today, podcast listenership has skyrocketed and shows, like the New York Time’s…

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How to Handle Hostile Media Interviews

Stepping into the hot seat ranks among the best advocacy leadership you can provide. For instance, it is well known that current US President Trump watches Fox News. Are you going to pass up the chance to get directly in the President’s head because the outlet may not be in complete alignment with your views?…

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How To Respond to Opposition Interview Requests

Over the last six months, multiple spokespeople across all three ReThink Media issue areas have fielded interview requests from “opposition outlets,” from Fox News to AM radio “shock jocks.” These outlets express a very strong position and cater to a very contentious audience.  In this post, we wanted to share some thoughts you should consider…

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