Podcasting Case Study - Coverville
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Podcasting Case Study: Coverville
Creating a Successful Podcast
What does it take to create a successful podcast? What challenges do independent podcasters face? How do podcasts generate revenue? This case study explores these questions through the lens of the popular "Coverville" podcast.
Introduction to Coverville
"Coverville" is a podcast released two to three times a week, featuring a variety of cover songs?"reinterpretations of previously recorded tracks by other artists. Each episode begins with a brief introduction, outlining the theme for the day. The host, Brian Ibbott, shares fascinating trivia and details about the featured songs and artists. The episodes, approximately 35 minutes long, typically showcase around six songs.
Despite the notion that cover songs might be inferior, "Coverville" proves otherwise, offering unique and engaging interpretations, such as a jazz version of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” or an acoustic take on Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back.” The show occasionally mixes things up with “cover story” episodes, highlighting covers of a single artist, like Pink Floyd, or “Originalville” episodes that explore lesser-known originals of famous covers.
Brian Ibbott started "Coverville" in September 2004 as a personal hobby, which has since grown to attract around 25,000 dedicated listeners per episode.
Overcoming Challenges
Initially, Ibbott used sponsorships to cover costs, partnering with podcast-related sites like iPodder. Covering songs involves licensing, purchasing CDs and MP3s, and increased bandwidth expenses with more listeners. Competing with big-name podcasts, often backed by other media, presents another challenge. For example, established shows like "The Ricky Gervais Show" or the "LOST" podcast have the advantage of pre-existing popularity and financial support.
Achieving Success
"Coverville" continues to secure sponsors from podcasting sites and is increasingly attracting larger retailers. Previously sponsored by Tower Records, the show is now part of the Backbeat Media Podcast Network, broadening its audience and appeal to advertisers. Recognized as the Best Music Podcast at the 2005 Podcast Awards, "Coverville" thrives on its active fan base, crucial in a word-of-mouth-driven industry.
By fostering a loyal fan base, building word-of-mouth recognition, and collaborating with other podcasts to draw advertisers, "Coverville" transformed from a hobby into a revenue-generating venture. With more subscribers, enthusiastic fans, and high-profile sponsors joining, the future of "Coverville" looks promising.
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