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Get More Podcast Listeners & Subscribers

Looking to boost your podcast audience and increase subscribers across platforms like Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Apple Podcasts? This Gleam template is designed to help you run a simple yet powerful podcast giveaway that drives real podcast subscription growth.asting platform.

You can offer an engaging prize and invite users to enter by subscribing to your podcast through their preferred podcast app. These campaigns are perfect for reaching new listeners, improving your visibility, and earning a spot in someone’s daily listening queue.

By encouraging users to subscribe and refer friends, you can build meaningful momentum and create a community of fans who stick with you for the long term.

Trick

You can add Viral Shares to your giveaway to give extra entries to users who refer their friends to kickstart viral growth and connect with tons of fresh, excited listeners!

Template Features

  • Verified podcast subscription action across all major platforms
  • Supports Spotify, RSS feeds, and Apple Podcasts apps
  • Integrates referral-based bonus entries with Viral Share
  • Ideal for building brand awareness and long-term growth
  • Mobile-first and GDPR-compliant
  • Great for promoting launches, milestones, or bonus episodes

Benefits

  • Drive podcast subscription numbers through fun, incentivised campaigns
  • Increase reach on apps like Apple Podcasts or Spotify
  • Encourage listeners to discover your back catalog and bonus episodes
  • Offer free listening while growing your list of followers
  • Promote across platforms with minimal setup and high shareability
  • Build long-term engagement and create a consistent audience pipeline

Who Should Use It

This template is ideal for:

  • Independent podcasters seeking more listeners
  • Branded shows building authority through audio
  • Interview-based or niche podcasts launching new seasons
  • Creators releasing limited-run or exclusive bonus episodes
  • Anyone running a podcast giveaway to grow subscriptions

Integration Support

Official Gleam Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s The Best Way to Get People to Subscribe to A Podcast?

Offer a giveaway or exclusive bonus to drive subscriptions. Click to see how Gleam helps you grow your podcast across Spotify and Apple.

How Do Podcast Sweepstakes Help Grow My Show?

Podcast sweepstakes boost subscribers, shares, and reviews. Click to learn how Gleam helps build listener engagement and viral growth.

Can I Run A Podcast Sweepstakes Without Violating Platform Rules?

Yes — as long as you avoid paid subs or fake reviews. Click to learn how to stay compliant on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

What Should I Give Away to Get More Podcast Subscribers?

Offer merch, bonus content, or access to private groups. Click for proven prize ideas that drive podcast engagement and loyalty.

How Do I Promote A Podcast Giveaway Without Spending On Ads?

Share in subreddits, newsletters, and episode intros. Click for no-cost ways to promote your podcast giveaway successfully.


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How to Set Up This Podcast Subscription Giveaway Template

  1. Choose the Correct Entry Action Type
    Use the Podcast Subscribe action to prompt users to subscribe to your show on Spotify, your RSS feed, or the Apple Podcasts app. Add Viral Share to encourage referrals and grow podcast subscriptions virally
    Explore podcast actions

  2. Customise Your Design to Match Your Podcast Identity
    Upload your podcast artwork, write compelling copy like “Subscribe to our podcast for a chance to win,” and showcase any featured bonus episodes or prizes
    Design your capture

  3. Connect Your Email or CRM Integrations
    Capture each entrant’s email address and sync it to your mailing list to notify them of new episodes, winners, or future podcast sweepstakes

  4. Define Targeting Rules Using Behavioural Triggers
    Show the campaign to users based on their location, device, or listening platform to better match your podcast app audience

  5. Configure Post-Capture Messaging
    Let users know when the podcast giveaway ends, how the winner will be selected, and link to bonus listening content or thank-you episodes

  6. Install Your Capture Using the Javascript Snippet
    Embed the giveaway widget on your podcast landing page, blog post, or site homepage. You can also link to it from your show notes or social media bios
    Installation methods

  7. Test and Promote Your Campaign Across Channels
    Mention the giveaway at the top and end of episodes, promote it through your email list, and share across social media platforms to maximise podcast subscription growth

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Get More Podcast Listeners & Subscribers

Looking to boost your podcast audience and increase subscribers across platforms like Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Apple Podcasts? This Gleam template is designed to help you run a simple yet powerful podcast giveaway that drives real podcast subscription growth.asting platform.

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