In this episode, Adrian Daniels sits down with Cyril Kwadzo, co-founder and CEO of Gold Coast Report (GCR), Ghana's largest podcast network. They discuss the origins and growth of GCR, the challenges and triumphs of building a podcast network in Ghana, and the importance of consistency and community in podcasting.
Cyril shares insights into the network's popular shows, the significance of live events, and the strategic partnerships that have helped GCR thrive. This episode offers a deep dive into the podcasting landscape in Ghana and the innovative approaches GCR employs to engage and grow its audience.
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Timestamps / Topics
0:00 Incremental Improvement in Podcast Production
18:31 Challenges of Podcasting in Africa
26:44 Mosaic's Evolution and Impact
33:32 Ghana's Podcasting Landscape
35:50 GCR Labs and Podcast Optimization
37:57 Highlights of GCR's Journey
42:04 Building a Sustainable Podcast Network
46:34 Monetization Strategies for Podcasts in Ghana
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Our mission is always the same, to promote Global Ghanaian excellence. And always to bring you closer to Accra, whenever you are, with powerful stories that make you want to take action in your career, business or personal life.
For almost 5 years, we have been championing global Ghanaian founders, entrepreneurship and Creators through podcasting. We've achieved 10s of thousands of audio downloads worldwide and published well over 150 episodes to date.
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