{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/6a3ac7fb95244c4a610c7d0e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"218: Is Video Necessary for Podcasting?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/1782237170992-f8fb827f-3c4e-4be1-abde-88b4c6b74d97.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Is video actually necessary for podcasting in 2026? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my answer to that question, and it might surprise you. Because simply turning on a camera isn’t a growth strategy.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcast-production/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gaffin Creative</a>, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gaffincreative.com</a>, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Find It Quickly:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Video isn’t the strategy, it’s the format (1:11)</p><p>Podcasting and YouTubing are not the same thing (2:15)</p><p>The rise of video podcasting (4:22)</p><p>The real cost of video (5:10)</p><p>If you’re going to do YouTube, consider Shorts (8:38)</p><p>You don’t need full video production to benefit from video (9:33)</p><p>Is video necessary for podcasting in 2026? (11:42)</p><p>Defining a podcast (12:37)</p><p>Permission to podcast your way (14:47)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned in this Episode:</strong></p><p>What Is a Podcast? Podcast Industry Taskforce Forms to Determine Definition and More: <a href=\"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/podcast-industry-taskforce-forms-1236606033/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/podcast-industry-taskforce-forms</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Haylee:</strong></p><p>Soundboard Society: <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/soundboard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com/soundboard</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hayleegaffin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com/hayleegaffin</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Haylee Gaffin, Growth Strategist for Podcast Hosts"}