A wise educator once said, “One of the most important things you can do as a head of school is to be in the carpool line each morning, opening doors and greeting families.” Likewise, when a school leader starts the week on a ZipCast spending just 2–3 minutes sharing stories, offering encouragement, and providing updates, it helps connect their voice to the community—strengthening relationships, building awareness, and fostering understanding.  

In a world where emails, newsletters and in-person events are competing for attention, it's time for ZipCast - your voice to your people!

It’s simple. Parents scan a QR code at the start of the year to subscribe via text. Each week (typically Mondays around 7am), they receive a reminder and a direct link. With one tap, they’re listening in a web browser—no apps, no downloads, no friction.

We hope the 10 mins or so required in the week to listen can happen together as a family - often driving in the car on the way to school.   ZipCasts are best experienced as a shared audio activity rather than an isolated head down/looking at a screen experience. Our 90-second segments serve as informative previews, sparking deeper discussions and longer engagements with content and embodied community.

Preparing your own ZipCast using your local voice talent only takes a few minutes each week yet it makes a BIG impact. Some school leaders have access to an easy to use website to create, schedule and measure the ZipCast impact each week. The best custom segments are when the voices of the school share what’s on their mind (think fireside chat!) along with 3–4 key announcements. They’ll often point listeners to the ZipCast show notes, the school newsletter, or other resources for more details. Think of ZipCast as your megaphone—amplifying all your communication in one clear, consistent voice.

ZipCast pricing is based on student enrollment, with a sliding scale to fit schools of all sizes and budgets. Whether you're a small start-up or a large school with over 1,000 students, there’s a plan for you—ranging from $2,000 to a max of $6,000 per year.

Here’s the best part: many schools get ZipCast for free or at a reduced rate by partnering with families whose businesses sponsor the show. Their business gets a shoutout, and your school gets ZipCast—it’s that simple. Just ask us how!

With an average cost of about $75 a week, you’re reaching every parent, every week, for 40 weeks a year. That’s impact. Our goal? To be the best value of any resource your school invests in. Remember it is your voice customized to your people every week!

Yes! The new ZipCast platform, launched in Fall 2025, makes customization easier than ever.

Every school ZipCast includes:

1. A branded audio welcome

2. One custom “fireside chat” segment

3. A few school news highlights

With the updated platform, you can now add up to three custom content segments per episode—including separate tracks for lower and upper school if you’d like. You can also blend your local updates with our growing syndicated library of expert voices.

A ZipCast isn’t meant to replace your podcast—it complements it. Podcasts are great for longer stories or internal training, but ZipCast is built for weekly parent engagement: short, simple, and scalable.

The difference? We handle the production, scheduling, and distribution, so your team stays focused on content while we ensure your message gets heard. Parents also benefit from hearing not just your updates, but curated insights from a broader network of trusted voices.