A lot of people are skeptical about listening to podcasts because they assume that they’re boring or that they’re too similar to audio books. Well, they couldn’t be any more wrong! Listening to podcasts is one of the more productive forms of learning about a new skill, what’s going on in the world, how your favorite celebrities live their lives, and even what changes are happening in your industry. Not to mention, most podcasts give you the information you’re looking for while also providing you with a mental break. Podcasts are really just a way for you to listen to other people joke around or share experiences.

So next time you’re in the car, cleaning your house, or going on a walk, skip the music and throw on a podcast. Included below are some of the best marketing podcasts, all of which are sprinkled with humor and tips on productivity! 

Give them a try, I promise they won’t disappoint!

The Harvard Business Review IdeaCast is a reliable source for advice and opinions for professionals in any business role. In this podcast, they discuss strategy, business philosophy, personal motivation, growth, marketing, and many other topics that entrepreneurs, managers, and CEO’s should always be thinking about. Not to mention, they sit down with some of the biggest and most successful names in the industry to share their business and life tips!

This podcast gets down to what it takes to get your business seen by potential customers. Duct Tape Marketing covers everything from branding, creating content, how to implement mobile targeting strategies, and even what landing pages are and how they can help you generate sales. If you want to grow your business using the same marketing techniques as some of the top practitioners in modern marketing this podcast is for you. There’s really only one obstacle that stops most people from becoming a great marketer, and that’s lack of knowledge. Marketing is about learning from experimentation, and this podcast will help you discover and understand the different techniques and approaches for your business.

A weekly podcast, where hosts, Natalie and Alex, walk you through one task to get done for your business that week. From updating your website to handling taxes and finances, getting your marketing in order to taking care of yourself as a business owner. One challenge a week? Perfect, because who needs to add more than one item to your already never ending to-do list as a small business owner.

This is a regularly published podcast featuring the wit and banter of Jim Hedger and Dave Davies. Webcology gets you up to date with the latest and most interesting developments in SEO and also features the industry’s best guests. Both Jim and Dave are industry veterans with years and years of experience.

Social Media Examiner offers two weekly audio podcasts and a weekly live video talk show to help boost your marketing skills and keep you up-to-date with the ever-changing world of social media. What changes should you expect from META this week? When and what should you be posting? What is the best platform for you? Social Media Marketing will answer it all.