Congratulations! You’re a Signal Awards Finalist! Here you’ll find everything you need to help promote your achievement and get those important Listener’s Choice votes!
PR TIPS
1. Launch a Campaign to Share the News
Encourage fans, partners, employees, friends, family, and the general public to vote for your work in The Signal Listener’s Choice Awards. Wondering where to start? As a Finalist you have access to the social assets below. From there, the sky’s the limit. Be creative, be confident, be loud! Get your audience to hit social media and spread the message far and wide!
2. Issue a Press Release
To make the most of your Signal Awards Finalist nod, devise a targeted outreach plan to hit a variety of national, local, and online media. A good place to start is distributing a press release to help get out the vote. This is a key part of developing your media campaign to generate attention from broadcast, print, radio/podcast, and online outlets.
3. Put a Signal Finalist / “Vote for Me” Logo on Your Site
A little online makeover can go a long way. Call attention to your achievement, and spruce up your homepage with one of the badges we’ve made for you below.
4. Dispatch the News to a Listserv
Do you run a Substack or send a weekly newsletter? Spread the news of your achievement through a dedicated email, and communicate the significance of your Signal Award Finalist acknowledgement. Your subscribers have supported your podcast and your journey, so they’ll be thrilled to learn that your podcast is now a Signal Finalist! Here’s a tip: Try to reach as many people as possible, and get personal. People want to know what this moment means to you.
5. Talk About it on Your Podcast
This should probably be number one on our list 🙂 The best place to advertise your Signal Award Finalist is on your podcast! Your audience wants to know where and how to vote, so don’t be humble. Use your intro to talk about getting that essential vote!<
6. Write Blog Posts or Article
Once you’ve been selected as a Signal Award Finalist, it’s time to spread the news. Crafting original content lets you tell the story of your Signal-honored work, and remain true to your brand’s voice while boosting engagement, site traffic, and overall support.
7. Spice Up Your Email Signature
Have your team highlight their Signal Finalist recognition in their email signatures. It’s the last thing people read in emails—why not end on a high note?
SITE BADGES AND LOGOS
Show the world that you and your content have raised the bar for podcasting! Spread the word on social media and your website by downloading your badge.
