Do you have a friend or family member who has never listened to a podcast?

It might sound bananas, but those people are out there. If we want the podcast industry to grow, we need to turn those non-podcast listeners into podcast listeners.

April is Adopt-a-Listener Month

A new initiative from Tink Media starts in April, but we hope it never ends

 
 
 

Our Mission

Tink is on a mission to help non-listeners find THE show. You know the one. The one that makes a person feel like it was made for them.

We think that if they just heard one podcast — the perfect show for them — they might just listen. Then listen to another. And another…Sending them on the beautiful journey of a bottomless queue.

But we need your help…

 
 
What is adopt a listener?
 

It’s a group effort. A grassroots campaign where listeners podcast lovers help non-listeners turn into listeners. Through resources, collaborations with podcasts, and even an “official” adoption process, we’re providing all the support we can to make this initiative move the needle.

Here’s how you can get involved:

 
 
 
Podcast Classics

Those shows that are high quality, fan favorites, easily recommendable (aka not toooo niche).

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Listening to at Tink

A playlist to track what everyone at Tink is listening and loving right now according to our slack. Updated weekly!

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Adopt a Foodie

Do you have a friend who is a foodie? Share this list of podcasts they'll definitely drool over...

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Adopt a Movie Buff

Got any movie buffs in your circle who haven't yet tried podcasts? Share this list with them.

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Adopt a Music Fan

Know any music fans? Here are some podcasts for them.

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Adopt a Science Lover

Do you have a friend who loves science but is skeptical about podcasts? Here's a list of shows you can recommend to them.

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Adopt a Bibliophile

Got friends who enjoy books? They might enjoy these audio pageturners.

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Adopt a TTRPG Player

Got friends who aren't podcast super listeners but are TTRPG players? Send theme these podcasts.

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If you are looking to learn about running or growing a business, these podcasts are very inspiring!

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Adopt a History Lover

If you know someone who loves learning about history. They'll love these podcasts!

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Adopt a Pop-Culture Obsessed

Do you know someone who is obsessed with pop-culture? Send them these podcasts.

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If you or someone you know thinks A LOT about self-growth and becoming a better person, you'd love these shows.

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Adopt a romantic

Love loves to love love with these podcasts.

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Some of us like to get a little spooked from time to time. This list of shows will give a horror fan the shivers!

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If you love journeys, these audio tales are for you.

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Let these shows take you on a wild and cult-y ride.

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A list of investigative podcasts for your friends who love true crime stories!

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Yes, Scam Podcasts are a whole genre. Do you have friends who loved "Inventing Anna" and "The Dropout"? Well, these podcasts are for them!

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Are you adopting someone who is surrounded by kids and is looking for fun insightful media to share with them that DOESN'T require staring at a screen? These shows are a great start!

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So, you're a podcaster who wants to spread the word about this initiative?
 

Promotional materials

  • Tell your community about the campaign with these 30 and 60 second scripts you can read on your podcast

  • Insert a 30, 45, or 60 second pre-recorded promo for this campaign on your podcast

  • Post about the campaign on your social media or in your newsletter with these media assets

If you do promote our initiative, we’d love to recognize your support and feature your show on this page! Fill out this form to show your support.

 
 
So, you've successfully adopted a non-listener to become a listener
 

Official Adoption Form

Fill out this form to tell us about your adoptee’s listening experience! We’d love to hear what helped get them interested. Plus, you’ll receive a digital certificate to celebrate your success!

 
 
 

We’d love for you to join us and find someone who says “podcasts aren’t my thing,” and give them a thoughtful recommendation.

Thank you for spreading the word of podcast goodness. Happy listening!

 
 

We are so grateful for support from: