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Field notes from podcast outreach.
Podcast outreach strategies, pitch writing guides, and platform updates from the PitchCentric team.
The follow-up email is where most podcast outreach dies. Hosts do not respond to first emails because of busy schedules, not lack of interest. These templates and timing guidelines help you recover those missed opportunities.
Feb 2, 20266 min readHow AI Changes Podcast Pitch Writing (And What It Cannot Do)PlatformAI can generate a strong first draft of a podcast pitch in seconds. But there are things it consistently gets wrong that a human needs to fix. Here is the honest picture of what AI pitch generation helps with and where you still need to do the work.
Jan 23, 20268 min readWhat Is Booking Probability? How PitchCentric Estimates Your ChancesPlatformBooking Probability is the number in PitchCentric that tells you how likely a specific podcast is to book you given your current profile. Here is exactly how it is computed and how to improve yours.
Jan 15, 20266 min readThe Startup Founder's Guide to Podcast Outreach in 2026Founder PlaybooksFounders have some of the most compelling stories for podcast audiences. This guide covers the specific strategies, show selection criteria, and pitch frameworks that work for founders at the seed, Series A, and growth stages.
Jan 6, 202612 min readRunning Podcast Outreach for Clients: The Agency PlaybookAgencyAgencies managing podcast outreach face unique challenges: multiple clients, different voice and expertise profiles, separate tracking, and the need to demonstrate ROI. This playbook covers the systems and tools that make it work at scale.
Dec 19, 202511 min readPodcast Audience Quality vs. Size: Which Matters More for Guests?Outreach StrategyA podcast with 2,000 passionate listeners in your exact target niche is often more valuable than a show with 200,000 general consumers. Here is how to evaluate audience quality, not just size.
Dec 9, 20257 min read