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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 919 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyBusiness | |||

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Why does this show keep appearing on my screen? I’ve never searched for it. Have zero interest in the topic. Just this moment I was eating lunch, reading a book, not even touching my phone. Suddenly the screen lit up and the podcast app spontaneously landed on the show page—again.
What sorcery is this? Please stop.
Dude wants to turn personal podcast queue management into yet another media gavage? Wut?
These people are why your phone is tracking everything you do. And selling that info. They sound like your friends. They’re not.
It seems that every time they quote stats in this show, they twist them to make it seem like there should be more advertising in podcasts. As if the skip button doesn’t exist. As if the metrics are honest. As if the numbers don’t actually show audience prefers no ads. It all s... more
Dude wants to turn personal podcast queue management into yet another media gavage? Wut?
These people are why your phone is tracking everything you do. And selling that info. They sound like your friends. They’re not.
It seems that every time they quote stats in this show, they twist them to make it seem like there should be more advertising in podcasts. As if the skip button doesn’t exist. As if the metrics are honest. As if the numbers don’t actually show audience prefers no ads. It all s... more
These people are why your phone is tracking everything you do. And selling that info. They sound like your friends. Their not.
It seems that every time they quote stats in this show, they twist them to make it seem like there should be more advertising in podcasts. As if the skip button doesn’t exist. As if the metrics are honest. As if the numbers don’t actually show audience prefers no ads. It all seems dishonest and bad for podcasting long-term.
They ran some experiments with their feed ... more
It seems that every time they quote stats in this show, they twist them to to make it seem like there should be more advertising in podcasts. As if the skip button doesn’t exist. As if the metrics are honest. As if the numbers don’t actually show audience prefers no ads. It all seems dishonest and bad for podcasting long-term.
They ran some experiments with their feed early on so now I have 4 separate feeds for this in my player. And the main part of their feed is now a whole different show, w... more
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This podcast examines the rapidly evolving landscape of the podcasting industry, focusing on its implications for various stakeholders, including podcasters, advertisers, and technology providers. It features in-depth discussions on pressing topics such as podcast advertising trends, demographic shifts among creators, and the integration of technology into audio content. Unique to this podcast are its efforts to challenge prevailing assumptions and conventional wisdom within the industry, aiming to pave the way for innovative practices that can dramatically increase ad revenues. It also combines expert interviews and industry research, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in podcasting or audio advertising.
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