The podcast is going to be improved by hiring more people and increasing distribution across various channels.
The pressure for media companies to deliver high numbers and rely solely on advertising can lead to a stressful workplace, even if they're not necessarily going out of business. A subscription-based business model can offer some relief from that stress.
Advertising can be part of a media mix, but it can also pose a challenge when it comes to situations that affect the brand's reputation. This podcast episode brings up a situation of a brand pulling out of advertising after their reputation was affected negatively by other news events.