What 3,000 Apple Podcast campaigns taught us

No listicles. Just the mechanics of how Apple Podcasts ranks shows and which channels actually convert.

How Apple Podcasts actually ranks shows in 2026

Downloads in the first 48 hours matter more than total downloads. Here's what we've learned from running 3,000+ campaigns.

Short answer: downloads. Long answer: it depends on the sponsor, and the gap is closing faster than most hosts realise.

Nine subreddits that welcome podcast promotion, three that will ban you instantly, and the posting pattern that works in both.

Card processors hold funds for days and flag marketing services constantly. Crypto settles in minutes.

Your episode title is not the only thing Apple indexes. Here's the complete list and how to fill each one.

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