Podcasting in 2025 is more competitive than ever — and creators need tools that go beyond basic hosting. Stronger analytics, dynamic promotion options, and video-ready content are now essential for growth.
That’s exactly why Blubrry created the Thrive Bundle: a powerful, affordable add-on that helps your show perform better, reach more people, and stand out across platforms.
The Thrive Bundle isn’t just another upgrade — it’s your podcast’s growth engine.
What Is the Thrive Bundle?
The Thrive Bundle is Blubrry’s premium add-on designed to help podcasters understand their audience, expand their reach, and optimize every episode.
It includes five major feature groups:
1. Pod2Vid – Convert Audio Podcasts Into Video
Video continues to dominate podcast discovery — especially on YouTube.
Pod2Vid makes it effortless to turn your audio podcast into a video, complete with optional images or chapter visuals, so you can reach audiences who prefer watching over listening.
2. Dynamic Ad Insertion (Pre-Roll)
Promote previous episodes, upcoming events, offers, or sponsorships with automatic pre-roll ad insertion — now available to all Thrive users (previously only for Blubrry’s pro hosting tier).
3. Advanced Audience Metrics
Access deeper listener data not available in standard hosting:
- Episode ComparisonCompare up to five episodes to see which ones grow the fastest and which promotion strategies perform best.
- Estimated Audience (Listeners vs. Subscribers)A uniquely powerful metric that separates your average daily listener activity from subscriber activity, giving you clarity on your show’s real growth.
- Average Daily Plays (ADP)Track long-term show performance and consumption trends across your last 12 episodes.
4. Apple Podcast Reviews in Your Dashboard
See your latest Apple Podcasts reviews right inside Blubrry and share them instantly on social media.
Why Upgrade?
As your show grows, basic analytics and simple distribution aren’t enough. The Thrive Bundle helps you:
Work Smarter with Clear Data
Understanding what your audience actually does is the key to consistent growth. With Thrive’s advanced stats, you can see:
- Which episodes attract new listeners
- How quickly episodes gain traction
- Which topics resonate
- How engaged your core subscribers are
No more guessing — just real, actionable insights.
Expand Your Reach with Video
If you’re not on YouTube, TikTok, or any kind of visual platform, you’re missing a massive audience. Pod2Vid makes video podcasting accessible to every creator, even without video equipment or editing skills.
Promote Strategically with Dynamic Ads
Insert pre-roll ads or promos without re-uploading episodes or editing audio manually.
Perfect for:
- Announcing new series
- Promoting older episodes
- Running sponsor ads that you manage yourself
- Seasonal content pushes
Showcase Your Credibility Instantly
Reviews drive trust. Thrive lets you easily monitor and share your Apple Podcasts reviews to boost your reputation on social media.
How It Works
Upgrading to Thrive is simple:
- Add the Thrive Bundle add-on to your Blubrry plan.
- Activate Pod2Vid for video conversions.
- Use the Dynamic Ad Insertion tool to place pre-roll promos.
- Explore your new audience metrics to refine your content strategy.
Everything integrates directly into your Blubrry dashboard — no extra software, no switching platforms.
Why Thrive Matters for Podcasters in 2025
The podcasters who succeed today are the ones who combine creativity with data-driven decisions and smarter distribution.
The Thrive Bundle gives you:
- More visibility through easy podcast-to-video conversion
- More engagement with strategic pre-roll ads
- More clarity from unique audience metrics
- More credibility through integrated Apple reviews
For only $10/month, you unlock tools that can transform how your podcast grows.
Why Thrive Matters
For podcasters balancing creativity, quality, and growth, Thrive delivers the perfect combination of control and automation.
- Better Sound = Stronger First Impressions. Auphonic ensures professional, balanced audio every time.
- Smarter Stats = Smarter Strategy. Advanced Stats help you understand your audience and refine your approach.
- More Reach = Less Work. Vid2Pod extends your content from video to audio — effortlessly.
You’re not just improving one piece of your show — you’re optimizing the full production cycle from start to finish.
Final Thoughts
The Thrive Bundle is about more than features — it’s about helping your podcast operate like a top-tier production without the complexity or cost. It gives you the insights, reach, and promotional power you need to move from “just publishing” to truly growing.
If you’re ready to elevate your audio, refine your strategy, and reach new audiences in 2025 and beyond — it’s time to Thrive.
