Welcome to Parke Podcast Academy
First impressions are lasting, and we’re here to help you make yours unforgettable.
At Parke Podcast Academy, we offer a comprehensive educational program designed for both individuals and business professionals. Our curriculum covers creating, producing, and distributing high-quality audio and video content. Participants will master the essential technical and creative skills to produce compelling podcasts. This includes everything from recording techniques and editing software to audience-building strategies.
Our classes, led by industry experts, provide a thorough understanding of podcasting as a powerful medium for self-expression and communication tailored for personal growth or professional development. Join us to transform your podcasting vision into reality!
The Benefits of Podcasts
Podcasts can reach a global audience, as listeners can access episodes anytime + anywhere with an internet connection.
REACH + ACCESSIBILITY
Podcasts drive innovation by fostering new + creative ways of storytelling, content, creation, + audio production.
INNOVATION
Podcasts allow creators to focus on specialized topics, catering to specific interests + attracting dedicated audiences.
NICHE CONTENT
Podcasts are a powerful tool for education + empowerment, offering access to valuable information + resources that can positively impact lives + communities.
EDUCATION
+ EMPOWERMENT
Podcasts' conversational + personal nature can build strong connections with listeners, fostering loyalty + engagement.
ENGAGEMENT
+ LOYALTY
Hosting a podcast can establish individuals or brands as thought leaders, showcase expertise, + enhance credibility in their field.
AUTHORITY +
BRAND AWARENESS
Podcasting is a cost-effective medium, requiring minimal production costs + equipment compared to other media formats.
COST-EFFECTIVE CREATION
Podcasts offer various monetization options, including sponsorships, advertisements, merchandise, + premium content subscriptions.
MONETIZATION OPPORTUNITIES
Meet Jacqueline
Jacqueline N. Parke is an author, educator, content strategist, and the founder of Parke Podcast Academy. She has over 25 years of marketing, business development, and communications experience in the legal, sports and entertainment industries.
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At the helm of her podcast production and marketing company Sweet G. Communications, she was the Executive Producer of HWTP Sports Talk with David Weinstein, featuring 5x Super Bowl champion Pepper Johnson – a podcast that discusses social issues with a sports focus.
She also produced The Luke Show with music pioneer Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, among others. Jacqueline produced several proof-of-concept podcasts for Warner Bros. Discovery’s One-Fifty brand writers and producers. Other clients include Lawdragon, a nationally known legal publication, and Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, a nationally known law firm.
Jacqueline is the author of “The Podcast Handbook: Create It, Market It, Make It Great,” an academic book on everything you need to know about podcasting. She is also a Senior Instructor at Mercy University (Dobbs Ferry, NY), where she teaches a course she created called Podcasting: Creation and Strategy. Jacqueline holds a Master of Science degree in Communications from S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in Communications-Public Relations from Mercy University.
Sweet G. Communications is named in honor of Jacqueline’s mother, Gloria Parke (1940-2005). Sweet G. was the nickname given to her mother by her father, Keith Parke (1936-2017), a former CBS technician. Sweet G. Communications and the Parke Podcast Academy are owned and operated by JN Parke Enterprise LLC.
The Podcast Handbook purchase on Amazon
This handbook is a comprehensive overview of the burgeoning podcast industry. It covers the history of podcasting from its roots in radio; the variety of genres, topics and styles of today's podcasts (both individual and corporate); and the steps required to build your own podcast.
The handbook covers all the elements needed to create a successful podcast including platform options, programming, advertising and sponsorships. Supplemental essays from professionals in various industries provide information and tips to enhance the podcasting experience. The structure of the book is easily adapted into lesson plans, and the exercises included for readers make it a book well suited for classes on podcasting.
