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Do You Know?

NoteBookLM can Turn Any Marketing Strategy Into an Interactive Podcast

Let’s say you’re running XYZ Startup and your team needs to absorb the key points from your latest marketing strategy, and fast.

Instead of scheduling another call, we uploaded the report to NotebookLM, generated a podcast with two AI hosts, and shared the audio link. Within 15 minutes, everyone was up to speed—and actually listened all the way through.

Why NotebookLM Works for Instant Business Podcasts

• Turns any doc into a natural-sounding, two-host podcast—no recording or editing required

• Handles Google Docs, PDFs, web pages, and video links—use whatever source you’ve got

• Lets you steer the conversation to focus on what matters to your listeners Instantly shareable and downloadable for team updates, client briefings, or content marketing

• Saves hours—you skip the manual prep and get straight to the insights

Exactly How We Did It

1 – Create a New Notebook

We jumped onto Google NotebookLM and set up a notebook called “Q3 Marketing Strategy.” This kept the project tidy and easy to revisit.

2 – Upload the Source Material

We added the marketing strategy directly from our PDF. NotebookLM also takes Google Docs, web pages, or YouTube links. Sticking to one main theme (marketing insights) kept the output focused.

3 – Generate the Audio Overview

In the Notebook Guide, we hit “Generate” under the Audio Overview section. NotebookLM processed the doc and spun up a podcast: two AI hosts summarizing and debating the report’s big ideas.

4 – Customise the Podcast

We used “Customise” to tell the AI hosts to dig into actionable marketing tips for startups. You can prompt them to cover specific themes (“growth strategies for small businesses”) or tweak the tone for your team.

5 – Listen & Share

We played back the podcast right in NotebookLM. The banter sounded surprisingly natural, with hosts riffing off each other. Sharing was one click—public link for the team, or as a downloaded file for the company hub.

If you’re curious how our experiment played out, check out the finished XYZ marketing podcast here, or on the image, to hear the AI hosts in action.

6 – Refine & Iterate

We tried different prompts and uploaded extra sources to fine-tune the focus. For deeper dives, NotebookLM’s interactive mode let us ask follow-up questions to the AI hosts.

Other Use Cases

This podcast workflow isn’t just for founders or marketing teams. It fits any business that needs to share info quickly and clearly.

• Consultants: Turn research or client deliverables into quick-listen updates

• Educators: Convert lecture notes into student-friendly audio

• HR Teams: Make onboarding docs or training guides more engaging

• Authors: Create audio previews of book chapters for promotion

• Product Teams: Summarize specs or user feedback for stakeholders

This workflow took what would’ve been a two-hour reading slog and turned it into a 10-minute, engaging podcast briefing—saving time and making the update actually enjoyable.

Bonus Pro Tips 💡

• Group Related Sources: Upload all relevant docs and links for a more complete episode

• Prompt for Your Audience: Use “Customize” to direct hosts to the insights your team (or clients) care about

• Review Before Sharing: Listen through to catch any off-notes or missed points—AI is good, but not perfect

• Refresh & Update: Easily revise your podcast as your business (and docs) evolve.

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