How DIY Podcasters Can Use Pop-Up Events for Podcast Growth

What if the fastest way to grow your podcast isn't another social media post—but showing up in person? Could one pop-up event create more meaningful connections than weeks of posting online? In this Daily Debrief, Dani Marie explains why physical experiences, QR-powered marketing, and community events may be one of the most overlooked podcast growth strategies in 2026, drawing from firsthand experience promoting businesses during FIFA activations and local events. https://www.plantopodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 – Daily Debrief introduction 00:49 – The biggest marketing window of 2026 01:19 – Why in-person visibility still matters 01:36 – The questions podcasters ask about promotion 01:55 – What I learned working FIFA-related events in Seattle 02:46 – Why pop-up marketing works in the real world 03:01 – Why physical pop-ups are the ultimate marketing bridge 03:29 – This strategy isn't just for podcasters 03:43 – Guerrilla marketing and word-of-mouth still work 04:03 – Introducing the Podcast Pop-Up waitlist 04:22 – The inspiration behind the QR code experience 04:45 – The Nipsey Hussle influence on interactive marketing 05:04 – Turning a QR code into an experience 05:26 – A solution for businesses that can't staff vendor booths 05:41 – How the QR Code Pop-Up Museum works 06:12 – Creating a pressure-free discovery experience for attendees 06:29 – How to join the waitlist at PlanToPodcast.com Hashtags #PodcastMarketing #PodcastGrowth #DIYPodcaster #GuerrillaMarketing #SmallBusiness #QRCodeMarketing #CreatorEconomy #FIFA2026 #PlanToPodcast #PodcastPromotion