What follows is our take on the best podcast production companies for 2026. These recommendations come from US, a flat-rate video editing service – not from the agencies themselves. As such, there’s no reason for the US to puff up or bash any of the vendors listed.
We’re going to provide an actionable buyer’s guide, ranking top vendors by segment (Narrative, B2B, indie, enterprise, video-first, high-volume) along with a service-by-service breakdown of exactly what podcast production agencies do, the current pricing bands for 2026, and a clear decision framework for whether you should hire a production company or a podcast production agency or simply hire an editor on retainer.
Vidpros will also be featured for the segment that we serve – video editing throughput.
How we selected the best podcast production companies for 2026
Ranking podcast production companies quickly gets messy. So we focused on six factors that matter most to buyers:
Client roster – named BRANDS & linkable shows, not “Fortune 500 clients” or vague claims
Depth of specialty – is it a Narrative shop? A B2B agency? Generalist?
Ownership terms for IP and assets – do you keep the masters or does someone else?
Video capability – separate from audio editing skills
Pricing transparency – actual starting bands published on vendor sites, not just “custom quote only.”
Complaint footprint – Reddit, Trustpilot, agency review threads
What we explicitly did not rank on:
Industry awards – self-nominated & typically sponsored
Reported revenue – private, unverified & likely inflated
Placement on competitors’ round-ups – sponsored
Our backup data comes from several agency segments, including Cashflow Podcasting’s top 15 list, Quill’s B2C roundup, Content Allies’ B2B framework, Cue Productions’ picks, and Buzzsprout’s editing/podcast production roundup. Our pricing reflects vendor sites as of January 2026.
The best podcast production companies in 2026 (by segment)
While position within each segment is directional, “best for” matters much more than actual rank order. Pricing for custom-quote agencies spans a wide range: $4,000 – $15,000 per fully produced episode for Narrative work; $1,500 – $5,000 per branded conversation podcast before video.
Narrative / chart-topper show production: Lower Street, Neon Hum Media, Jar Audio
If your end goal is to produce a top 100 narrative show, your production craft needs to match your writing.
Lower Street
Global client base with London roots. Pitched at Narrative podcasts targeting senior decision-makers. Script development is strong. No public pricing is available; expect a mid-five-figure annual minimum.
Neon Hum Media
LA-based; cinematic audio focus. Work behind shows like Smoke Screen & Stolen Hearts gives Neon Hum Media a true crime investigative Narrative track record that few full-service shops can match. Price per project. Picky on engagements.
Jar audio
Narrative & large-scale corporate podcasts. The client list includes Amazon, T-Mobile, Cirque du Soleil & Salesforce.
Limitations to flag: none of these shops is right for a “let’s get a weekly conversation podcast up next month” brief. Long lead times. Under a $50k total budget, you’ll be a small fish.
Best B2B branded show production: Fame, Content Allies, Caspian Studios
The B2B podcast agency space has matured. Here are 3 serious contenders:
Fame; UK origin; US client base. Publishes $2,500/mo entry pricing on their own site, making them rare in that level of transparency. Angle: pipeline driving B2B podcasts w/attribution built into content strategy. Best fit for SaaS/fintech/services BRANDS with a defined ICP.
Content allies; Phoenix. The portfolio crosses 2 million downloads across 2k episodes & 100 podcasts. Revenue-aligned model: They pitch opportunities & meetings booked from guests in podcasts rather than download counts. Great fit for sales-led B2B teams.
Caspian Studios; sf. Markets’ Hollywood’s storytelling approach blended with revenue-generating tactics. High-end production values compared to typical B2B agencies. One of the only B2B shops doing commissioned fiction scripts by enterprise BRANDS.
Full service indie/smb production: Resonate Recordings, Podigy, Quill, sound that BRANDS
Indie hosts & small media companies sit between “I’ll edit my own” and “I have a $200k agency budget.”
Resonate Recordings; Louisville, KY. Productized tiers. Transparent pricing options: monthly subscription & per episode. Good reputation in audio editing. The video is a new addition.
Podigy; a distributed team. Edit-and-publish workflow. Productized pricing. Natural fit for shows that have format & host figured out & need execution.
Quill is Toronto-based. Created for both indie creators & b2c brand work. The client list includes Interac, Expedia Group, Microsoft & Yelp. Award-winning. Data-driven. Not cheap, but punches above its weight in production craft.
Sound that BRANDS; full service brand storytelling. Clients include Wondery, Acast, Indeed & National Geographic.
The tradeoff when using productized index tiers is that ‘productized’ pricing means ‘productized’ output. If you want a custom intro recorded by specific voice talent or season-long narrative arcs…you are now in agency territory.
Video first podcasts: Vidpros (editing layer pick)
Here’s where we’re honest about who we are. Vidpros publishes this article, and we serve one segment: video editing for podcasts that already have a partner or in-house host for production.
What we are: a flat-rate $1499/month video editing service staffed by editors who edit podcast videos every day. Accept multitrack files from Riverside, Zencastr, SquadCast, Descript, or raw Zoom-rip files. The target turnaround time is 24-48 hours per episode for standard work. Cut all forms of long-form video & vertical clips for IGTV/TikTok/YouTube Shorts plus platform-aspect deliverables.
What we aren’t: a full-service production company. Don’t book guests. Manage hosting. Write scripts. Develop format. If you want any of that…look at the agencies above & pair Vidpros downstream as the editing layer.
Why this slot exists:
Most full-service agencies still produce audio and video podcasts native shows, adding video editing as an add-on side service. Result = The video looks like a podcast somebody photographed, not a podcast somebody filmed. If you publish primarily to YouTube…dedicated video editing throughput is worth its own line item.
High-volume enterprise communication
Caspian studios & contentallies
In high-stakes enterprise communications, you’ll be shooting at a much higher bar than the average b2b or podcasting company.
This is because most of your clients will likely require you to shoot corporate communications such as internal shows, executive interviews, employee onboarding content, sales enablement podcasts, etc.
At this level, it’s very easy to be dropped from consideration by potential vendors simply because they require a security review prior to contracting.
In addition, vetting the crew for compliance-aware post-production (and editing) can also help avoid costly mistakes that may put you out of business.
The two companies mentioned below have both done high-end enterprise work.
Caspian studios – while I couldn’t find information on how often they do high-end “scripted” enterprise-branded narrative work, this is extremely rare among top podcast production studios.
However, since Caspian Studios does produce these types of narratives, they’re well-suited to handle all levels of complexity found in high-level enterprise communications.
Content allies/content allies – same studio/company. They’ve produced b2b work that scales up nicely into high-level enterprise communications. Due to the fact that content allies uses a revenue-aligned business model, they typically view each podcast created for an enterprise client as a way to drive new sales…much like many marketing teams inside large enterprises use similar models.
Therefore, using a revenue-aligned model creates a direct correlation with the approval process used internally by large enterprises’ marketing teams to determine whether to approve/push for a new budget.
When working with large enterprises, always ask, but rarely will they tell you about the ownership of the master recording(s), ownership of edited versions of said recording(s), what happens to the content library if the contract with them ends, and where guest audio release forms are stored.
High volume editing throughput: Vidpros & podcast magician
Some shows require more raw production throughput than strategy…daily deliver podcasts…multi-show networks…& B2B teams running 3+ shows under one umbrella.
Vidpros – a flat-rate monthly subscription allows you to grow to 4-8 episodes per month per show without escalating costs per ship.
Podcast magician – distributed team. Productized tiers. Designed for volume. Solid for audio editing throughput at a predictable monthly cost.
Per Episode services – Pro Podcast Solutions ($127/Episode) & Sonics (£110/Episode). A good option if you prefer paying per shipment over per month. Math flips around 6-8 episodes per month; above that point, monthly subscriptions usually win.
Your show publishes daily, your creative direction isn’t the bottleneck. It’s the post-production conveyor belt. Choose based on throughput, not awards reels.
What podcast production services actually include
Production services are a menu, not a single bundle. Most full-service podcast production company retainers in 2026 cover some version of these seven line items, with cheaper tiers cutting back & premium tiers offering much more.
1. Planning pre-production
Outline Episode plans…guest briefs… Recording schedule… run-of-show documents… pre-flight tech checks… where most first-time hosts underinvest & later pay for unusable footage.
2. Recording (in studio… remote…or mobile)
Cheapest place to lose audio quality & easiest place to overpay.
Remote Recording runs $20-$40 per host per month for Riverside/Zencastr/SquadCast… right answer for ~80% of shows…. Each guest records locally…. WAV tracks separately per speaker.
In-studio recording runs $300-$1k per session in most major cities… good enough use case for treating room saves an hour of post… also, catch mic placement mistakes while still on tape… Skip if just two hosts are recording in different cities.
Mobile field recording – documentary-style shows contract a sound recordist’s day rate ($600-$1200) plus rental gear costs. Most pods don’t need it
3. Editing and mixing for Audio
This is the area where most of your budget will be spent on an audio-only podcast.
Basic editing costs $40-$200 per completed episode for a freelancer. Basic editing includes noise reduction, removing fillers, using basic music beds, and leveling the voices.
Advanced editing is professional editing and will cost a freelancer $300-$800 per episode. Professional editing includes equalizing and compressing each person’s voice, lowering the music beneath speech, creating transitions between segments, making judgments about removing unnecessary fillers, and providing timestamped show notes.
Producer-led editing costs $200-$5,000 per episode and provides NPR-level narrative production where the producer writes the script in post. If the show is “just two people talking for an hour”, you won’t be purchasing this.
4. Video production for podcasts (Vidpros lane)
Standard scope per long-form video podcast episode in 2026:
- Multi-camera edit on host and Guest cameras, intended cuts on speech beats
- Color correction to match camera and lighting conditions
- Lower thirds, Intro animation, consistent branding throughout
- Syncing Audio from the WAV multitrack instead of the camera Audio
- Captions embedded into the Video or provided as a sidecar SRT
- Three to ten short-form vertical videos per episode for reels, shorts, and TikTok
Pricing varies depending on the provider: $400-$2,000 per long form episode, plus additional fees of $30-$80 per short form episode.
Subscription-based video editing providers package a certain amount of edits per month for a flat fee. Less expensive if you provide a regular schedule for releases.
Call-out to Bundling: Bundling video with a generalist agency hurts the most because few full-service podcast production companies provide video as part of their offerings. If video is important to your ability to reach audiences through distribution platforms, hire a video-specific provider.
5. Mastering & Intro/outro production
Mastering is a 10-minute process that takes your finished episode and raises its volume to -16 LUFS stereo (per AES standards for streaming). In addition, a final limiter is applied. Most audio editors factor this into their cost per episode. If they don’t, it’s an additional $30-$80 per episode.
Intro and outro creation represents a single initial investment, with custom commissions typically costing between $300 and $2,000 for a 30-second segment.
For most standard needs, royalty-free music subscriptions from providers like Epidemic Sound, Musicbed, or Artlist offer a more economical alternative, generally priced from $15 to $60 monthly including podcast distribution licensing.
6. Set-up of hosting platform & distribution
In order to publish your podcast, you need to store your audio file somewhere, create an RSS feed, and submit it to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon, and many other directory sites. Buzzsprout, Captivate, RSS.com, Transistor, and Libsyn are popular choices.
Set-up of the hosting platform is a one-time job. Freelance providers charge $200-$500 for set-up if you’re unwilling to complete it yourself. Call-out to Bundling: Hiring an agency within a retainer agreement to set up your hosting platform is overpaying.
Purchase hosting directly and maintain control of the account – if your agency controls your hosting account, you lose access to all historical statistics when you switch agencies.
7. Growth & Ad sales
Least defined area with the highest likelihood of being overpaid. What is commonly referred to as “podcast marketing”: creation of social clips with copy and scheduling, paid advertising on Meta & YouTube, optimization of search engine results pages (SEO) for show notes, coordination of cross-promotional activities with other podcasts, newsletter syndication, and ad sales.
- Social only management – $500-$2,500/month
- Growth retainer – $3,000-$15,000/month
- Ad sales – 25-35% commission with a $5,000-$10,000/month minimum on large deals
Realistic perspective: Most shows producing less than 5,000 downloads per episode should not spend money on ad sales. Not nearly enough sponsorships exist at that level of listener engagement.
Podcast agency vs. Production company vs. Editor on retainer
Three vendor types are frequently interchanged, but each type has significant differences in terms of cost and scope.
Production Company – delivers a full-service solution from development to final product. Best choice if you want a finished show that has been completely created in-house, but do not currently have the capacity or resources internally to produce your own show. Most expensive cost per episode.
Podcast Production Agency – A Podcast Production Company with strategic and promotional services, as well as a plan for growing your audience and expanding your reach, offered in more expensive retainer packages.
There are two types of Agencies (Caspian, Fame & Content Allies) which provide both agency services & podcast production services; there are also purely podcast production companies. Before signing with an agency, ask them what additional services they can include in their package.
Editor On Retainer – A flat rate paid to your editor each month, while you are still producing your content including editing, hosting, and growing your audience. This is the cheapest way to go.
However, this is the most work you will need to put into producing your content. Ideal for brands who feel confident in their hosts, know how to develop a defined format, and require high levels of output for video and/or audio without the costs associated with using an agency.
Most common use case: Brands hire an agency for 6-12 months to help them define their format and then move on to hiring an Editor on Retainer once their show is up and running. As long as the parties have made it clear who owns what, prior to making the switch to the editor on retainer, the agency should be able to make a seamless handoff.
When to engage a podcast production agency (vs. When one shouldn’t)
An agency is positioned at the top of the outsourcing hierarchy. They represent the greatest cost & perform the greatest number of functions, & for approximately fifty percent of the brands that employ them, they represent the incorrect fit – a freelance editor or flat-fee editing service could accomplish the task at a fourth of the cost.
Four jobs that agencies complete best
1. Developing strategy & defining Format – conceptualizing show idea; determining optimal host(s); structuring episode layout; identifying target audience; establishing launch timeline. The majority of brand podcasts that failed did so due to an inadequate definition prior to commencing recording.
2. Booking guests & preproduction – identifying & vetting guests; coordinating schedules; preparing guests for interviews; creating show prep materials.
According to rise25’s 2026 production pricing study, guest booking represents an estimated 10-200 hours/month of labor, equivalent to executive opportunity costs ranging from $15,000-$40,000/month if accomplished internally by a senior team member.
3. Consistent output quality across all episodes – producing high-quality audio & video outputs for each episode; developing custom music; transcribing episodes; generating show notes; generating social media posts. Agencies have developed the workflow necessary to achieve consistency, thus saving the brand 4-8 months’ worth of learning curve.
4. Business development & growth strategy – growing listenership; locating new revenue streams through sponsorships; securing reciprocal promotional opportunities with other podcasts; executing paid media campaigns during episode launches.
This is essentially what most B2B marketers purchase when engaging an agency.
Should your brand require full-scope services provided by one partner, an agency is the correct decision. However, if only two services are required, you’ll likely be paying too much.
Patterns where the agency model fails:
- Low budget under $2,000/month – agency retainers typically begin at $2,000/month with maximum rates reaching $20,000+/mth. At $500-$1,500/month, freelance editors/boutique editing services will meet all your editing requirements perfectly. Agencies charging sub-$2k/month are likely merely rebranded freelancers.
- Single creator with simple Format – solo host; single microphone; weekly Audio-only podcast. No need for an agency. You simply need an editor & possibly a virtual assistant to assist with generating show notes.
- Already have a clear format definition – simply need throughput. I already know who you are, what you are publishing, and the frequency of publication. The agency’s strategic work is unnecessary. Hire a podcast production company/editing subscription that invoices based on episode quantity, not hourly strategy work.
Video podcast producers; full-pipeline vs editing-only
Realistically honest upfront: Vidpros does not produce full-pipeline video podcast productions. We are the editing-and-shorts component.
Therefore, this section is aimed at hosts attempting to determine if they need a full-pipeline production company (Caspian, We Edit Podcasts, ProduceYourPodcast, Resonate) or merely an editor that will pick up where they leave off in regard to editing.
Components included in Video podcast production:
End-to-end production with video incorporated into every phase encompasses six lines:
- Pre-production – develop Format; book guests; develop content outline; prepare brand kit
- Recording – capture multi-camera footage (in-studio or remotely); separate Audio tracks per speaker; 1.5-hour recording sessions
- Post-Audio production – noise reduction, mixing, mastering, creating custom intros/outros, applying sound effects
- Post-Video production – Color correction; transitions; captioning; multi-camera switching; 4k output
- Repurpose – generate short-form clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn
- Publishing – create RSS feeds; upload files to Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music; upload episodes to YouTube channel.
When to provide full-pipeline production vs. When to provide only post-production editing:
Provide full-pipeline production when: no recording equipment/studio space exists at your location & no plans are made to obtain either item; requirement for consistently delivering broadcast-quality product across 12+ episodes/year; planning a B2B podcast designed to drive lead-gen opportunities; no available personnel time required for managing logistics/distribution.
Provide only post-production editing when: existing recording equipment/camera system (Riverside/Zencastr/In-house) exists at your location; capable of recording w/o producer in attendance; require lower cost per episode & faster turn-around times; staff capable of handling Guest scheduling/publishing.
Cost test: full-pipeline production = $50k+ per season for a B2B series. Editing-only services = $278-$1800/month at similar episode cadences. Cost difference = 5-20x greater than capability gap – therefore, justifiable cost-wise for most hosts producing weekly episodes utilizing their own recording equipment/rig.
The video b2b podcast Production process
A functioning Production team views video podcast Production as eight steps: pre-Production, recording, file transfer, editing, mixing audio, color and graphics, quality control, and distribution. Each step will have a defined input, a defined output, and a definition for the handoff to the next step. Allowing any of the steps to be skipped means there will be no final product in the last episode.
A 60 minute video podcast takes approximately 8-15 hours to complete for one person as post-Production. Less time will be required if the team uses a methodical process with specialized individuals. Adding vertically formatted clips may increase this time frame by another 2-4 hours.
Podcast Production Company: Pricing Models
There are three types of models that dominate today’s marketplace regarding pricing for podcast production. These models map directly into show formats.
Per-episode pricing ($50-$2,000+ for audio and $500-$15,000+ for video content)
This model works well for infrequent publishers of a podcast. They also tend to work well for one-time projects or launching new podcasts. Although this model provides the cheapest per-episode pricing for low-volume podcasts, it does not reserve editorial capacity for teams that produce a lot of shows.
Monthly retainer ($1,000-$12,000+/month)
This is the most common type of business-to-business (B2B) agreement used in podcast Production. By using a monthly retainer, producers receive reserved capacity for creating episodes (typically 4 episodes/month), a named producer, and predictable costs. In accordance with Content Monsta’s transparent pricing, a remote producer audio retainer is priced at $1,800/month for 2 episodes and $2,800/month for 4. A Remote Producer Video retainer is priced at $3,600 and $5,800, respectively. Full-service strategic agreements can be priced at $20,000/month and include content repurposing and paid media.
Full season project pricing ($40,000-$100,000+ per 8-12 episode season)
This type of pricing model is used primarily for true crime and narrative-style limited series productions. The upper end of the spectrum includes NPR-style production that can range from $5,000-$25,000+ per episode.
As video is added to a podcast Production, the cost tends to multiply by 1.5x to 3x. As examples illustrate, identical sounding deliverables can vary by 5-10x depending on the vendor. That’s why getting at least 3 bids for every production job always pays.
What each pricing tier actually buys
- $2,000-$5,000/month – Production of 2-4 episodes (light video emphasis with an audio focus)
- $5,000-$10,000/month – growth strategy development & content repurposing
- $10,000-$20,000+/month – guest booking & paid media management + multi-show coordination
- $20,000+/month – custom scopes + Enterprise territory
Choosing the best podcast Production companies
When evaluating potential partners for your podcast Production needs, the following 5 decision making factors become more important than vendor reputation:
1. Scope clarity – obtain a written list of deliverables with quantifiable amounts: “one long-form audio episode”, “one transcription”, etc. If your scope is vague, it will lead to overrun issues.
2. Ownership of intellectual property – you retain all masters and derivative works and ownership of the show RSS feed. Your vendor retains a license to reuse portions of the footage created for your show in order to promote themselves, as long as you allow them. Be aware of perpetual irrevocable rights language, as it allows your vendor to continue to use your content even after your relationship ends. This alone accounts for more lost relationships in the industry than pricing ever could.
3. Capability to produce video – if you plan to produce video content in addition to audio content, you should request video samples along with multi-camera edits. While some vendors claim to “do video”, many actually sub-contract their video requirements, and the quality of said video can be extremely variable.
4. Editorial throughput – how quickly will a 60-minute episode be completed? Are there rush tiers available? Is there a surcharge associated with rushing?
5. Reference checks – request references from 3 active clients currently using the vendor’s services. Do not accept vendors that refuse to provide you with referrals unless you have a legitimate concern about the vendor’s history.
In order to evaluate whether or not a vendor is a good fit for you, perform a 15-minute reference call with each of their three provided references.
During this phone call, ask them five questions related to communication, deadlines, quality, problem-solving, and whether or not they intend on continuing to work with the vendor moving forward. Based upon your answers to these questions, you will likely determine within 45 minutes whether or not the vendor is a good fit.
Options for outsourcing: marketplaces, agencies, subscription editors
Marketplaces (Twine, Upwork, Fiverr & Matchmaker.fm): the least expensive option with the greatest variance in quality. Best used when you have time to review between 5-10 candidates. Better suited for one-time services vs ongoing productions
Production companies & agencies (Rise25, Quill, Sound Cartel, & East Coast Studios): more expensive option with lower variance in quality. Typically requires a monthly minimum of $2,000-$5,000 with contract length expectations of 3-12 months. Best used when you need a single point of contact.
Subscription editor services (Vidpros & others): predictable cost on a monthly basis ($1500-$4000); capped throughput; turnaround times range from 24 hours to 72 hours.
Brands creating podcasts over long-term use a stack that wins most often using: a Production company for produced episodes & an editing-throughput add-on service (such as Vidpros) for social clips and volume requirements on video.
The Production company handles craft, while the editing service handles volume. Together, their costs will generally be less than hiring one vendor who can handle both tasks, and the output will usually be better because each player does their job well.
Trust signals worth weighting on agency websites
All agency websites look professional. The following items are significant:
- Clients named in the Case study with linkable shows beat anonymous Fortune 500 mentions
- Multi-year client relationships beat large rosters with short tenure
- Producer & editor names on team page beat anonymous “team of editors”.
- Actual podcast examples beat generic “we helped them grow”.
- Clear scope conversations during the sales process beat aggressive upsells to high tiers
- Good company sign: published Case studies w/ consult-able clients & money back guarantee/refund for the first month.
What real podcasters say about their experience (reddit):
A healthcare podcast host on r/podcasting describes a typical scope issue: “I have a healthcare podcast where I do solo and guest episodes (one each month). I’d love to delegate almost everything I do for my podcast, but in the most cost-effective way possible.
I’d like a service that can manage the following items: audio editing/podcast platform/publishing/show notes/podcast description/marketing/social media/video production for my Instagram/YouTube/TikTok videos” (u/ReferenceLanky7812).
The response that identifies the real market: “To my knowledge, it is very difficult to find a service that can manage all these things. If such a service existed, they would probably charge you thousands of dollars a month” (u/Le0nB, same thread).
Specifically named-vendor recommendation: “I’ve had excellent results from Ginni media. It is affordable. Their quality is exceptional. They have an amazing team. They produce several award-winning shows” (u/Imaginary_Value1059).
Pattern across threads: Production company quality varies more by segment specialty than by size or marketing presence. Choose a specialist for your segment rather than a generalist with larger client logos.
Where Vidpros fits (and where we don’t fit)
We fit when:
- You already have a Production partner or host in-house.
- Video is the primary or secondary distribution channel (YouTube/LinkedIn/TikTok).
- You need consistent weekly video output without paying agency rates per episode.
- Your current audio editor does not ship video at the quality you want.
We don’t fit when:
- You need a strategy format development or guest booking.
- You are producing a scripted narrative requiring a creative director.
- Your show is audio only, and your existing vendor has fine post work.
- Your volume is below two episodes per month (per-episode services are less expensive).
If you’re shopping for a full-scale podcast production company, use an agency model above and bring us in for video once your in-house staff can keep up with editing throughput. We edit Riverside/Zencastr/Squadcast/Descript/raw Zoom rips on a flat monthly subscription fee. Please send a sample episode, and we’ll edit the first one free.
Faqs
What does podcast Production cost per episode in 2026?
- Audio only: $40-$800.
- Mid-tier w/notes & socials: $1,500-$4,000.
- Full-service retainer w/guest booking & marketing: $4k-$10k/episode equivalent.
What’s the difference between a podcast Production agency & a Production company?
A production company produces production (recording/editing/delivery). A podcast production agency offers strategy/marketing/growth services above production. There are agencies that use both terms interchangeably…ask what’s included in your scope prior to signing.
Do I need a podcast producer if I am just recording two people talking?
No. Reliable editing and a clear format will get you farther than hiring a producer. Producers get paid based on the number of cameras/narrative storylines/sales motions involved in your podcast.
Should the same vendor handle audio Production & video Production?
Only if their video work is good. Most audio-first podcast companies produce terrible video work. If video plays a significant role in your distribution plans, hire a separate video specialist.
Does the Production vendor own my podcast feed?
No. Always own your hosting account/feed. If a vendor sets up hosting, immediately transfer ownership of the account/feed back to you prior to sending them a second payment.
How much time does it take to create video podcasts?
8-15 hours of post-Production for 60 minutes of video podcast content + 2-4 hours for vertically formatted clips
