Where to Put CTAs in Your Episodes (So Listeners Actually Take Action)

About this episode

This episode discusses the effective placement and timing of CTAs in podcast episodes to enhance listener engagement and drive action.

Most podcasters are using CTAs in their episodes and still getting zero clicks, signups, or sales. It’s not because CTAs don’t work. It’s because they’re placed at the wrong time, in the wrong spot, and said in a way listeners ignore. If you’re wondering where CTAs belong (and where they KILL listener engagement), how to time them so listeners don’t get ad fatigue, and what to say so they feel like part of the content and not a random commercial for Better Help, hit play and let’s dive ...

People in this episode

Host: Courtney Elmer

Topics covered

• CTAs
• podcasting strategies
• listener engagement
• marketing
• content creation

Keywords

• CTAs
• podcast engagement
• listener action
• marketing strategies
• content marketing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Better Help

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