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The Superman Marketing Lesson Every Podcaster Needs
Season 4 Episode 1
Episode Summary:
In this episode, we break down the massive opening-weekend success of James Gunn’s new Superman movie, a $220 million debut supported by a $200 million marketing budget. This episode presents five core marketing principles that any creator can implement immediately. From the underrated power of word-of-mouth to building a listener community, this episode reframes podcast marketing as the essential companion to great content, because even a solid show can't grow without intentional promotion.
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Key Takeaways:
- Even world-class content fails without intentional marketing.
- The Superman movie’s success highlights the disproportionate role of promotion.
- Podcasters should spend at least equal time on marketing as they do on production.
- Word-of-mouth is still one of the strongest listener acquisition tools.
- Social media should offer value, not just announcements.
- Guest appearances expand reach—when strategically chosen.
- Strong titles and descriptions improve discoverability through SEO.
- Newsletters and communities keep existing listeners engaged and returning.
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