Podcast Marketing Strategy: 30% More Qualified Leads
Podcast marketing strategy for a cleantech brand: a B2B podcast playbook drove 30,000+ monthly listeners, a 4.9-star rating and 30% more qualified leads.
About the Client
The client is a leading innovator in the cleantech industry. It wanted to share insights and success stories with industry professionals and potential investors.
The client asked New Perspective to plan, build and run a podcast. The goal was to position the company as a thought leader and open networking opportunities.
- The podcast reached 30,000+ average monthly listeners and a 4.9 average rating.
- AI and automation cut production time by 50%.
- Qualified leads rose 30% over 9 months.
Standing Out in a Crowded Podcast Market
The client wanted a platform for key innovators and leaders in cleantech and sustainability. Together we set five goals:
- Create a professional, engaging and sustainable podcast series.
- Reach and educate cleantech professionals.
- Highlight innovative cleantech solutions and strategies.
- Build connections across the clean energy sector.
- Support long-term business growth.
A Crowded Podcast Market
Many podcasts compete for the same listeners. The show needed a clear position and a strong brand.
Consistent Quality
Every episode needed high-quality video and audio. Content production takes a lot of time, so the process had to be sustainable.
Guests and Scheduling
The show needed a steady flow of guests. Interviews had to fit the schedules of busy industry leaders.
Reaching the Right Audience
Marketing had to reach cleantech professionals and potential investors, not general listeners.
How We Built the Podcast
We handled the full podcast process, from concept to promotion. Select a phase to see the work.
Concept and Planning
We started with research on the podcast market and the audience's needs. Then we built the podcast concept, strategy and full series plan.
The show was planned as video on YouTube and audio on Spotify.

Recording and Editing Tools
We chose the video and audio recording tools and the editing software. The goal was a production process the client could sustain.

Podcast Brand Assets
We created the podcast's brand identity.
- Logos and graphics for each streaming channel
- Animated assets
- Intro and outro videos with sound design

Workflows and Automation
We used AI and automation to cut production time by 50%. This kept the publishing schedule consistent.
- A custom scheduling tool for guest coordination
- A content management system for episodes and guest details
- HubSpot CRM and HubSpot Sales for podcast leads and the production pipeline
- Airtable for the episode database

Episode Production
We produced high-quality video and audio episodes. Each one was edited for the platform it ran on.

Launch and Promotion
We ran a marketing plan to promote the podcast. Short videos were edited for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

What the Podcast Achieved
The podcast built a US-based audience of cleantech leaders and innovators.
Average monthly listeners
Average number of podcast listeners each month.
Monthly averageYouTube views
Total views on the podcast's YouTube videos.
YouTubeAverage rating
Across 120+ reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Spotify and Apple PodcastsShort video views
Views on short videos and reels. The social channels reached 16,000+ followers.
Social mediaMonthly website visits
Average monthly website visits tied to the podcast.
Monthly averageMore qualified leads
Growth in the number of qualified leads.
Over 9 monthsOnly the lead increase has a stated timeframe (9 months). The audience, rating and social figures are reported without a start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
01What results did the cleantech podcast achieve?
The podcast reached 30,000+ average monthly listeners, 300,000+ YouTube views and a 4.9 average rating on 120+ reviews. Short videos drew 300,000+ views and the social channels reached 16,000+ followers. Qualified leads rose 30% over 9 months.
02What did New Perspective deliver?
Podcast strategy, branding, episode production and a podcasting playbook. We also set up workflows and automation, HubSpot CRM and Sales, social video plus video and audio editing.
03How did AI and automation help the podcast?
AI and automation cut production time by 50%. A custom scheduling tool and a content management system handled guests and episodes. HubSpot managed podcast leads and Airtable held the episode database.
04Where was the podcast published?
Video episodes ran on YouTube and audio on Spotify. Short videos went to LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
05Can a B2B podcast generate leads?
In this case, yes. Qualified leads rose 30% over 9 months, with podcast leads tracked in HubSpot CRM.
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