How Custom Backdrops Enrich Podcast Experience
Entertainment and hard news industries have transformed with the rise of podcasting. This field is predominantly filled with former mainstream media professionals who now manage their own shows or programs.
In the entertainment realm, figures like MacGyver Mukwevho, popularly known as McG, have made a significant impact, drawing attention to their content and competing with major media companies.
Meanwhile, in the realm of serious discussions, some individuals have attracted a following interested in in-depth political discussions. It's worth noting how podcasters use their backgrounds or backdrops to establish the tone or mood of their shows. These visual elements help convey whether the program is focused on serious discussions or is more light-hearted and gossip oriented. Podcast backdrops also play a crucial role in the promotion of brands and products. In this blog, we explore the significance of podcast backgrounds and backdrops.
Mood Setting: Backdrops play a crucial role in establishing the mood and tone of podcast shows. They help convey the show's theme to viewers. For comedic podcasts, the backdrop tends to be vibrant and lively. In contrast, serious or intellectual shows often feature simpler backdrops or subtle graphics, like bookshelves, that convey a sense of seriousness and intellect.
In the show Podcast and Chill, hosted by McG, the background features dramatic graphics of speech bubbles that evoke a sense of gossip and humour. McG's choice of a bright yellow theme contrasts sharply with the more muted colours used by podcasters like Penuel Mlotshwa of the Penuel Show. While McG's colours reflect light-heartedness, Mlotshwa's plain and dull coloured background theme emphasises the serious and often politically charged nature of his show.
Brand Recall: Just as signature musical tunes captivate our sense of hearing, custom branded backdrops offer a powerful visual appeal that boosts brand recall while reinforcing visual identity. By making key elements, such as brand-defining text, more prominent in your podcast, you help these elements stick in your audience's memory.
For instance, consider how McG cleverly positions his podcast’s name in the backdrop, right next to his head and aligned with his eye level. This ensures that viewers who focus on him will repeatedly see the text, enhancing brand recall. In contrast, I’ve seen podcasts with plain backgrounds, and if you asked me the names of those podcasts, I wouldn’t be able to remember them.
Promotional Opportunities: Backdrops do more than simply provide a background—they serve multiple functions. Another key role of backdrops is to promote products and services. You can use them to showcase your own offerings, which can help support your podcast. For example, Podcast and Chill feature their own drink, Chillers Punch, on their backdrop. The approach helps to increase brand recognition among their audience. This can be enhanced with additional promotional items like custom branded mugs, apparel, and other personalised props for decoration while subtly promoting your brand.
Partnership Displays: Think about incorporating space for sponsor logos on your podcast backdrops. This strategy can help you generate extra revenue and attract more sponsors who are interested in reaching your audience and having their brands featured.
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