Adrian Ng

Adrian Ng is a sound creative and founder of Backbeat Studios. He helps video creatives, marketers and online learning producers to create solid audio content that keeps clients happy and returning always.

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Podcast trends in 2026: How podcasting is evolving — and what it means if you’re starting a podcast

Podcasting has seen strong growth over the past few years, and 2026 may well turn out to be its strongest year yet. Netflix has just begun its serious podcast experiment, with sports podcasts leading the way. The Golden Globe just handed out its inaugural Best Podcast award to ‘Good Hang With Amy Poehler’. Video podcasts …

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The Rise of Video Podcasts: Challenges, Benefits, and a 30-Day Power Launch Guide

You’ve probably noticed it: more brands are showing up on YouTube and LinkedIn, not just with podcasts you can hear, but podcasts you can see. Video podcasts are everywhere. From thought leaders talking to cameras, to brands repurposing interviews into slick clips that rack up thousands of views on TikTok and YouTube Shorts. And yet, …

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Starting a Podcast? Why Podcast Gear Isn’t Everything (And What Really Matters)

It All Started with an iPhone Thinking of starting a podcast for your brand or business? The top question for many is — how good must my podcast gear be to create a podcast of quality? A couple of days ago, a guy named JD posted in a podcasting Facebook group. The post went something …

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YouTube Monetisation Crackdown 2025: AI Voices, Slop Content & Reused Videos Face Demonetisation

YouTube’s War Against AI Slop Content Begins Starting July 15, 2025, YouTube will enforce one of its most significant policy updates in recent years, tightening its monetisation rules to clamp down on what many call “AI slop content.” Under the revised guidelines, channels that rely heavily on AI-generated voiceovers, reused video clips, and low-effort compilations …

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Why Podcasts Work Better Than Ads — If You Get This One Thing Right

Podcasts aren’t just for thought leaders, bro-marketers, or influencers trying to sell supplements. In 2025, they’ve quietly become one of the most versatile, human, and strategic tools for brands looking to build trust — especially if you’re speaking to startup founders, entrepreneurial teams, or niche professional communities. But here’s the rub: most branded podcasts fail. …

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How Many Episodes Should You Publish When Launching a New Podcast

Can’t wait to launch the first episode of your new podcast? Launching a new podcast is an exciting milestone, but its success hinges on valuable and engaging content that resonates with your audience and so much more! One critical decision is how many episodes to publish on launch day. Should you release just one, or …

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