People have long debated which is better webinars or Podcasts Some prefer webinars because you can charge for them and interact with your audience in real time. The proponents of podcasts, on the other hand, say that they help them reach a lot more people and generate leads on a more regular basis. Today, let’s end this webinar vs. podcast debate once and for all by learning about the advantages and disadvantages of each. Let’s get started.
Webinars are of two types—live and pre-recorded. However, live webinars are more popular because of their interactivity. Therefore, we will consider live webinars when listing the advantages and disadvantages of webinars.
When we say “podcasts,” we are referring to audio podcasts. While there is an option to create video podcasts as well, but those are normally called videocasts. In this comparison, the focus will be only on audio podcasts.
The key advantage of webinars over podcasts is the use of visual elements and the option to interact with the audience. This makes webinars a better option for training courses where you want to conduct live activities and discussions.
The main advantage that podcasts have over webinars is that there is no time-restraint and these attract a much larger audience over a period of time. So, if your goal is to generate leads, then podcasts are your best bet.
That said, the final decision rests on your requirements and how much time and effort you are willing to invest in creating these. It would help for you to learn more about each in detail. So, check out this infographic, which was first published on FLOW.
Author Bio:-
Belal Atiyyah CEO, Omnovia Technologies Inc
Belal has had a 30-year international business career spanning energy and technology. He has a BEng in Electronic Systems and a Masters in Business. His passion is strategic problem solving through technology.
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Hi Reji,
This is a great article. I really liked the way you compared the pros and cons of webinars and podcasts. Though people use them interchangeably at times, but the applications are slightly different for both. You have explained in detail and also provided some insightful infographics. I enjoyed reading this blog. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for your visit and the value added comment. Hoping to see you again in this blog. Have a great time blogging and networking with fellow bloggers and digital marketers.
Belal,
Nice infogrpahics. Thanks for helping me out about Webinars vs Podcasts. I guess, Podcasts are gaining more popularity in recent days. Indeed, it depends on the target audiences.
Thanks Jenna for the visit and the comment
Hi Reji and Belal,
Good to be here again,
Glad to know more about webinars and podcasts and its pros and cons,
A well-explained post in this regard. Keep sharing. All the best.
~ Phil
Hi Philip Sir,
Thank you very much for your visit and the much valuable comment. Hope you have a great time with blogging and networking with fellow bloggers.
Reji Stephenson
Thank you very much Philip Sir for the visit and the comment.