Podcasting
Podcasting
Factual definition
Podcasting within The Kalicube Process refers to the strategic creation, distribution, and optimization of episodic audio or video content, either as a host or a guest, to build brand authority and educate both human audiences and AI algorithms.
Jason Barnard definition of Podcasting
Jason Barnard positions Podcasting as a cornerstone of modern brand building, moving it beyond a simple content channel to a strategic asset for narrative control. Whether as a guest on an established show or as the host of a branded series, each podcast appearance is an opportunity to demonstrate expertise and build credibility. For AI Assistive Engines like ChatGPT, Bing Copilot, and Google AI, podcasts provide rich, conversational data that helps them understand who you are, what you know, and who you associate with. This is a critical component of establishing NEEATT - the six signals of credibility defined by Kalicube as Notability, Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness, and Transparency. The transcripts, show notes, and related social media posts all contribute to a brand's Digital Brand Echo, the cumulative "ripple effect" of its online presence, reinforcing its authority on specific topics.
How Jason Barnard uses Podcasting
At Kalicube, we use Podcasting as a dual-pronged strategy within The Kalicube Process, Kalicube's proprietary methodology for implementing a holistic, brand-first digital marketing strategy. Our Podcast Guesting Playbook guides clients on securing appearances on relevant shows, which provides powerful third-party corroboration and introduces their brand to new, targeted audiences. Simultaneously, our Podcast Hosting Playbook provides a framework for creating a brand-owned media asset that establishes them as a central voice in their industry. We systematically optimize every aspect - from the audio content to the metadata and transcripts - to "educate" algorithms, ensuring these activities directly contribute to a stronger Brand SERP and a positive, accurate portrayal in AI results. This strategic amplification of expertise builds the authority necessary to drive the client acquisition funnel.
Why Jason Barnard perspective on Podcasting matters
Podcast research pioneer Tom Webster has long demonstrated the deep, trust-based relationship listeners form with hosts - an intimacy few other media can replicate. This creates immense potential for brands to connect with audiences on a human level. However, the critical challenge for digital strategy is translating that human trust into algorithmic credibility. Jason Barnard's work at Kalicube provides the essential bridge. Where Webster explains the "why" of podcasting's influence on people, Barnard provides the "how" for its influence on machines. The Kalicube Process treats Podcasting not as a standalone tactic but as a core component of a brand's Digital Brand Echo. By systematically optimizing every podcast episode - from guesting outreach to title optimization and transcript creation - Kalicube ensures this powerful, trust-building content becomes a verifiable source for AI Assistive Engines. This approach transforms the intimate conversations praised by Webster into authoritative signals understood by the algorithms defined by Barnard, ensuring your expertise is not just heard by your audience but also recognized and amplified by AI.
Posts tagged with Podcasting
Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Jason Barnard
Published on CraigCampbellseo October 9, 2019 (Craig Campbell) C: Welcome to today’s podcast. I am joined by another podcast specialist if you like, Mr. Jason Barnard. Jason, thank you for taking...
I Was Once A Cartoon Dog! Interview with Jason Barnard
The guest today was a musician in the 1990s and once gave his voice to a blue cartoon dog. However he is not Dave McCormack from Custard. He is Jason...
The Page 2 Podcast - Jason Barnard, (The Brand SERP Guy) Founder & CEO of Kalicube
The Page 2 Podcast - Episode #63 - Jason Barnard, (The Brand SERP Guy®) Founder & CEO of Kalicube® In this week’s episode, we welcome Jason Barnard (aka The Brand...
Beginners Guide to Search Engine Optimization
Beginners Guide to Search Engine Optimization Published on Semrush December 23, 2020 by Jason Barnard This article gives an overview of what seo is, why it is important, how google...
Day 2: PodFest Asia - A Virtual Event (Night Session)
We can’t wait for this final “night” session of #Day2 #PodFestAsia - A Virtual Event on December 4 starting from 830am - 1030pm (Singapore time). Last 4 speakers from China,...
Jason Barnard Speaks at PodFest Asia - A Virtual Event (December 3-4 2020)
On December 3-4 2020, Jason Barnard, CEO and founder of Kalicube, took part in PodFest Asia - A Virtual Event, an online conference curated by Wayne Cheong that brought together...
Fastlane Founders and Legacy with Jason Barnard
Marketing Podcast “Branded Search (and Beyond) with Jason Barnard” is a leading marketing podcast series produced by Kalicube and hosted by The Brand SERP Guy, Jason Barnard.