Subtitles on my podcasts? And why not!

In February 2021, the French listened to or downloaded 93.6 million podcasts worldwide (source Médiamétrie). Digital audio is a medium that has developed strongly and deserves our full attention!

If listeners are listening to podcasts more and more, it’s because they appreciate its easy to consume format. It’s a medium that accompanies the listener in his or her daily life: in the car, on public transport, in sport, on a walk, working on a computer, etc. As a result, podcasts represent a simple and effective way of reaching a large audience: 81% of podcasts are listened to, according to Médiamétrie, and 9 out of 10 people continue listening to a podcast after the first episode (source: Opinion Way ).

n addition to its convenient format, this type of media offers completely different content from what is usually seen on videos or blogs. The message conveyed is more human and personal, and fosters a climate of trust between the audience and the creator of the podcast. This notion of proximity makes it possible to offer a real listening experience to listeners. 

Thanks to the voice, they feel the emotions and can imagine their own images, like in a book. The message is very easy to remember: 74% of listeners remember a brand mentioned in a podcast, according to the Midroll 2018 study. 

In order to optimise the means of listening, podcasts are generally available on several platforms: SoundCloud, Deezer, Spotify, YouTube, social networks, etc. Social networks are an excellent way to promote a podcast and expand its audience. Communities are often looking for educational, pedagogical and informative content. The audience wants to obtain qualitative information quickly and easily. This is why the podcast has gained its place on social media. It informs interactively on different topics such as world news, customer opinions and feedback, experts’ words, news in France, testimonials etc.