Research Networks to Promote Your Podcast
Research online and local networks to promote your podcast by listing platforms, writing a short promotional message, and planning safe sharing steps with adult help.
Step-by-step guide to research networks to promote your podcast
Step 1
Gather your paper pencil and colouring materials and find a comfy spot to work.
Step 2
Ask an adult to help you go online so you can safely look up places to promote your podcast.
Step 3
On your paper draw three columns and write the headings Platform Name Audience Notes.
Step 4
With your adult’s help search online and list at least five platform names under Platform Name.
Step 5
With your adult’s help look up local networks like school newsletters libraries or clubs and list at least five names under Platform Name.
Step 6
For each platform or local network write one short sentence about who uses it under Audience.
Step 7
Under Notes next to each platform write one quick idea for how you might share your podcast there.
Step 8
Write a short two-sentence promotional message for your podcast using friendly clear words.
Step 9
Write four simple safety rules for sharing online such as don’t share your full name don’t give your address and always ask an adult to review.
Step 10
Pick your top two platforms or networks and mark them with a star on your list.
Step 11
Write a short step-by-step plan (three or four steps) for how you and an adult will share the promo message on one of your starred platforms.
Step 12
Ask an adult to review everything and help get any permissions needed before you share.
Step 13
With your adult’s help share your finished research list promotional message and safety plan on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have paper, pencil, or colouring materials for this activity?
Use a computer or tablet to create a three-column table titled Platform Name, Audience, Notes and type your lists and digital colours with your adult's help instead of drawing on paper.
What should we do if we can't find five platforms or can't post on DIY.org during the activity?
If you can't find five platforms or can't share on DIY.org because of permissions, have your adult help search school newsletters, library and club websites or call local contacts to fill the Platform Name column and sign in or request posting permission before completing the final sharing step.
How can this activity be changed for younger or older kids?
For younger children, list three platforms, let an adult handle online searches and use stickers to star top choices, while older kids can add links, audience notes with more detail, and a 3–4 step sharing timeline to their step-by-step plan.
How can we extend or personalize the podcast promotion project after finishing the basic steps?
Make a short recorded version of your two-sentence promotional message, create personalized artwork or a QR code for each platform in the Notes column, and ask your adult to help upload the recording plus your research list and safety plan to DIY.org.
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Facts about podcast promotion and online safety
📝 A clear, 1–2 sentence promo (30–60 words) makes it easy for people to know why to listen.
🌍 Local networks like community radio, libraries, and clubs are great for finding nearby listeners.
🎙️ Millions of podcasts exist worldwide — that means lots of listeners and chances to be discovered!
🛡️ Planning sharing steps with an adult helps protect personal info and keeps podcasting safe.
📱 Short videos and posts on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter often help new podcasts go viral fast.
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