In 2024, podcasts have emerged as a potent tool for elevating personal and brand authority. Yet, amidst their growing popularity, many brands and agencies grapple with the challenge of tracking their return on investment. According to the State of Podcast Agencies 2024 report, the biggest hurdle, cited by 33% of respondents, is measurable ROI. If your business is also navigating this conundrum, this article will guide you on how to effectively measure and maximize your podcast's impact. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Podcasting Power00:26 The Importance of Tracking ROI in Podcasting01:08 Key Metrics for Podcast Success01:46 Understanding Your Podcast Dashboard03:15 Evaluating Overall Trends in Podcast Growth05:43 Analyzing Episode Consumption08:47 Identifying Top Traffic Channels14:07 Conclusion and Call to Action14:37 Outro and Final Thoughts Resources mentioned in this episode:Let's work together to grow your podcast: https://bit.ly/PPodParty For the full list of links, resources and show notes, please visit: https://www.thepodcastspace.com/podcast/s2-80-stop-chasing-downloads-focus-on-these-3-metrics-instead Subscribe to the Podcast on Audio Platforms: https://bit.ly/3Y4bF2c Subscribe to our newsletter for more Podcast Tips: https://thepodcastspace.ck.page/32680fa82e 💸 Affiliate links: Captivate.fm (Best Podcast Hosting platform)- https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=thepodcastspace Riverside.fm (Record high-quality interviews)- https://bit.ly/46C7A9E Descript (Edit a podcast as easily as a word doc) - https://get.descript.com/tpm8vv079uxf Custom Neon (Neon sign) - 10% OFF https://bit.ly/48G5Aiq use code THEPODCASTSPACE10  Kit (Newsletter Provider) - https://partners.convertkit.com/thepodcastspace This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp