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The two things that make podcasts unique

The two things that make podcasts unique

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  • Podcasts are a unique form of media because people use them both to learn and to be entertained, according to The Canadian Podcast Listener 2020, which has released a sneak preview of some of its findings. The research says that the attentive, lean-in audience for podcasts is great for advertisers.


    Aug 28 2023: This broken link now points to the Internet Archive.
  • City Cast has been announced - a new US network of daily, local podcasts, “launching this winter in a handful of cities”. Its CEO is David Plotz, the former Editor-in-Chief of Slate magazine. They’re hiring.

  • Podcast Movement

    Podcast Movement Virtual starts today - with a set of keynotes. Our Editor, James Cridland, is moderating a session about emerging podcast markets later today - join him with guests from Asia, Africa and Europe. Yes, there’s still time to register. (Hint: look in the classifieds)

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    Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead, a Spotify exclusive, launched today. Here’s a quote: “We can’t get to courage without rumbling with vulnerability. And that is at the heart of daring leadership. This deeply human truth. That’s rarely acknowledged, especially at work. Courage and fear are not mutually exclusive. Most of us feel brave and afraid all day long at the exact same time.”

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