How they built Ghana's Biggest Podcast Empire in 8 years: The GCR Story x Cyril Kwadzo | S6 Ep.8
The Sound of Accra PodcastJuly 17, 202400:53:31

How they built Ghana's Biggest Podcast Empire in 8 years: The GCR Story x Cyril Kwadzo | S6 Ep.8

In this episode, Adrian Daniels sits down with Cyril Kwadzo, co-founder and CEO of Gold Coast Report (GCR), Ghana's largest podcast network. 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.

We discussed:

-The origins and growth of GCR

- The challenges and triumphs of building a podcast network in Ghana

-The importance of consistency and community in podcasting.


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0:00 Incremental Improvements in African 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 Optimisation
37:57 Highlights of GCR's Journey
42:04 Building a Sustainable Podcast Network
46:34 Monetisation Strategies for Podcasts in Ghana

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