How to Get Your Podcast Featured in Top Publications Before You’re a Big Show

2026-02-12

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You don’t need a massive audience to get media attention. In the media world, downloads aren’t what open doors. That’s why PR experts Bridget Sicsko and Lydia Bagarozza are back to break down the exact PR system podcasts your size can run in just 1–2 hours a week to get quoted and featured in top media and PR publications, even with fewer than 100 downloads an episode. You’ll also learn what to do after you get featured so that visibility turns into bigger guests, stronger partnerships, and better opportunities instead of a one-off win.

You don’t need a massive audience to get media attention. In the media world, downloads aren’t what open doors. That’s why PR experts Bridget Sicsko and Lydia Bagarozza are back to break down the exact PR system podcasts your size can run in just 1–2 hours a week to get quoted and featured in top media and PR publications, even with fewer than 100 downloads an episode. You’ll also learn what to do after you get featured so that visibility turns into bigger guests, stronger partnerships, and better opportunities instead of a one-off win.

So if you’re ready to move from understanding why PR works to knowing exactly how to use it to grow your podcast, hit play and let’s dive in.

2:01 – The First PR Move Small Podcasts Should Make

5:45 – What Makes a Pitch Work When You Don’t Have Big Numbers

10:30 – How to Turn One Yes Into Multiple Opportunities

16:10 – The 4-Step PR System You Can Run in 1–2 Hours a Week

19:05 – What to Do After You Get Featured (So It Actually Pays Off)

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