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Podcasting & Digital Media
Beginner
Session
Saturday 2:00 pm
Room 232

Own your digital future: Why your podcast needs a home that isn’t rented

You’ve built an audience for your podcast, but do you actually own it? From sudden account suspensions to algorithm reach collapse, creators are learning the hard way that social media platforms can pull the rug out overnight. With average Instagram reach hovering around 3.5%, demonetization happening overnight and some platforms disappearing entirely—creators are increasingly exposed to risks they don’t control.
If you’re serious about podcasting long term, this talk will change how you think about your digital strategy.

Key Takeaways

  • The ways platforms pull the rug out from under creators
  • Why 96.5% of your followers may never see your content
  • The rise of open protocols and user ownership
  • The power of email and direct audience relationships
  • How to build an “Owned Stack” that protects your podcast long-term

Special thanks to our partners