Ready to grow your podcast audience? Like, for real?

Grow your podcast audience, YouTube channel, or both with real listeners and subscribers from premium publishers like The New York Times, Forbes, and ESPN. Our monthly growth plans deliver consistent, predictable results with targeted audience acquisition that actually converts.


How our podcast growth system works

No confusing jargon. No smoke and mirrors. We explain exactly what you're getting in plain English. While other podcast advertising agencies speak in circles to justify inflated rates, we believe in transparency. You'll understand exactly how your campaigns work, where your money goes, and what results to expect. Our clients can actually explain the service they're getting, and that's how it should be.


Discover and subscribe

Potential listeners discover your podcast through engaging trailer ads on premium publishers like Bloomberg and ESPN, then subscribe to stay updated.

Opt-in for notifications

Subscribers actively opt-in to receive instant push notifications for new episodes directly to their devices.

Instant listener return

When you release a new episode, opted-in subscribers are notified instantly, bringing them back to listen and engage with your latest content.

Podcast audience growth, our 3-step process

Our proven podcast marketing strategy connects your show with engaged listeners through targeted advertising on premium digital publishers.

01

Advertise your trailer on digital publishers

Your podcast trailer appears on premium digital publishers including The New York Times, Forbes, Yahoo!, and more, reaching audiences already interested in your topic.

02

Gain push notification subscribers

Interested listeners subscribe to receive notifications when new episodes are released, creating an engaged audience that actively seeks out your content.

03

Send new listeners to your podcast episodes

Subscribers receive notifications for each new episode, driving consistent traffic and building a loyal listener base that grows with every release.

That's it. You build an audience that actually comes back for your new episodes instead of hoping the algorithm works in your favor.

Trailer ad examples

See how your podcast trailer appears on premium digital publishers, seamlessly integrated into content your target audience is already reading.

The New York Times placement showcasing "This Week in Tech" podcast trailer integrated into editorial content.

People.com featuring "Blood is Thicker" podcast trailer alongside engaging lifestyle content.

ESPN integration showing "Pit Pass Indy" podcast trailer reaching sports enthusiasts in their natural content environment. (said in my best David Attenborough voice)

What we guarantee, and what we don't

Here's something no other growth agency will tell you: guaranteed view counts are a shell game. Views are cheap to buy and easy to inflate, and they don't mean anyone actually cares. So we don't sell them. We guarantee the two numbers that matter: downloads, because they're IAB certified and can't be faked, and subscribers, because a subscriber is a person who chose to come back. Views come with the territory. Engaged subscribers watch, your clips circulate, and we report every view, like, and channel metric to you monthly. We just won't charge you for a number we'd have to buy twice to promise.

And if a campaign ever comes up short of your guaranteed minimums, we keep running it on our dime until you get there. Not a refund fight. Not fine print. You get what you paid for, every month.

Recommended: Omnichannel Growth Plans

The smartest way to grow your audience. Get podcast and YouTube growth in one package, at a better price than buying separately. This is what we recommend for creators serious about growth.

Starter

$2,500/month

Perfect for multi-platform creators

  • 3,000-10,000 podcast downloads a month, guaranteed
  • 300-700 YouTube subscribers a month, guaranteed
  • Views, likes, and channel growth reported monthly
  • Premium publisher placements
  • Push notification subscribers
  • Monthly performance reports
  • Email support
MOST POPULAR

Growth

$4,500/month

The plan most clients choose

  • 15,000-50,000 podcast downloads a month, guaranteed
  • 300-700 YouTube subscribers a month, guaranteed
  • Publisher data report: the actual list of sites where your trailer ran
  • Views, likes, and channel growth reported monthly
  • Quarterly strategy calls
  • Priority support

Professional

$6,500/month

Accelerate growth everywhere

  • 15,000-50,000 podcast downloads a month, guaranteed
  • 750-1,750 YouTube subscribers a month, guaranteed
  • Publisher data report: the actual list of sites where your trailer ran
  • Views, likes, and channel growth reported monthly
  • Detailed analytics for both platforms
  • Quarterly strategy calls
  • Priority support

Prefer to focus on audio? Choose a podcast-only plan.

Looking to exclusively boost your podcast's reach? Our specialized podcast marketing plans are designed for dedicated audio growth, offering predictable pricing, consistent listener growth, and premium publisher placements.

Starter

$1,200/month

Perfect for new podcasters

  • 3,000-10,000 episode downloads a month, guaranteed
  • Trailer ads on premium publishers (NYT, Forbes, ESPN)
  • Push notification subscribers
  • Web player integration
  • Monthly performance reports
  • Email support
MOST POPULAR

Professional

$3,500/month

Most popular choice

  • 15,000-50,000 episode downloads a month, guaranteed
  • Premium publisher placements
  • Push notification subscribers
  • Publisher data reports
  • Priority support
  • Quarterly strategy calls
  • Platform campaign options (Spotify, Apple)

Scale

$10,000/month

For established shows

  • 45,000-150,000 episode downloads a month, guaranteed
  • Multi-platform audio campaigns
  • Advanced targeting and optimization
  • Full publisher transparency
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Monthly strategy sessions
  • Custom campaign design

All plans require a 6-month minimum commitment to ensure sustainable audience growth.

Video-first creator? Choose a YouTube-only plan.

Looking to exclusively boost your YouTube channel's reach? Our specialized YouTube marketing plans are designed for dedicated video growth, offering predictable pricing and consistent subscriber growth.

Starter

$1,500/month

Launch your channel growth

  • 300-700 new subscribers a month, guaranteed
  • Views, likes, and channel growth reported monthly
  • Custom audience targeting
  • High-powered YouTube ads
  • Monthly performance reports
  • Email support
MOST POPULAR

Professional

$4,000/month

Accelerate your growth

  • 750-1,750 new subscribers a month, guaranteed
  • Views, likes, and channel growth reported monthly
  • Advanced audience development
  • A/B testing and optimization
  • Priority support
  • Quarterly strategy calls

Scale

$12,000/month

Dominate your niche

  • 3,000-5,500 new subscribers a month, guaranteed
  • Views, likes, and channel growth reported monthly
  • Multi-campaign optimization
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Monthly strategy sessions
  • Custom creative consultation

All plans require a 6-month minimum commitment to ensure sustainable audience growth.

Not ready to commit monthly? Start with a one-time campaign.

Launching a new show, amplifying a special episode, kicking off a season, or just want to test-drive us before going monthly? Our one-time growth campaigns are a single, powerful push with the same premium-publisher placements and real, measurable results. Pay for the growth you get, no subscription required.

Custom platform campaigns

Heartcast Media offers custom campaigns to increase listens and follows on major podcast platforms using a proprietary mix of acquisition strategies.

Spotify

Drive followers and streams on the world's leading audio platform with targeted campaigns.

Apple Podcasts

Grow your presence on Apple's premium podcast platform with engaged subscribers.

iHeart

Reach iHeartRadio's massive audience with strategic promotion campaigns.

PlayerFM

Connect with dedicated podcast listeners on this popular platform.

Castbox

Expand your reach to Castbox's engaged podcast community.

And more

Custom campaigns available across additional podcast platforms and apps.

Trusted in the podcast industry

Leading podcast industry experts recognize Heartcast Media's commitment to delivering real, engaged listeners through transparent, platform-agnostic solutions. Connect with our team to learn how Heartcast Media can help you reach real listeners and build an engaged audience for your podcast.