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The End of the Download Era: Why Podcasting Needs a New Measurement Standard - The podcast industry is at a turning point. For years, downloads have been the default metric for evaluating a show’s performance. However, recent developments, especially Spotify’s move to publicly display play counts, have made the flaws in this system impossible to ignore.

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The End of the Download Era: Why Podcasting Needs a New Measurement Standard — Merrion Digital The podcast industry is at a turning point. For years, downloads have been the default metric for evaluating a show’s performance. However, recent developments, especially Spotify’s move to publicly display play counts, have made the flaws in this system impossible to ignore. The Problem with Do...

Livestreaming is on fire. According to eMarketer, 176 million Americans are projected to tune in to see their favorite content creators go live by 2025. https://www.adweek.com/sponsored/how-livestreaming-shatters-the-fourth-wall/

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This article about has created controversy! ‘Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model’ ↓

“Her life, meticulously managed by a PR machine, represents a filtered façade rather than genuine reality. What young girls truly need, perhaps without fully recognizing it, are role models who provide both authenticity and actual depth, rather than artificial narratives and superficial glamor.”

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Top 10 Announcements from Apple WWDC 2024

1. AI Integration Across Platforms 🤖
Apple introduces “Apple Intelligence,” enhancing Siri and integrating AI features like message assistance, text summaries, and auto-generated playlists across devices.
2. iOS 18 Updates 📱
iOS 18 brings RCS support for better messaging with Android users, improved home screen customization, AI enhancements in apps, and new security features like app locking with Face ID.
3. macOS 15 💻
New AI-driven features, a revamped System Settings app, and better integration of iOS app updates are coming to macOS 15.
4. watchOS 11 ⌚
Minor updates with new AI functionalities and potential health monitoring features, including detecting hypertension and sleep apnea.
5. iPadOS 18 📲
Significant software improvements and enhanced AI features, aligning closely with iOS 18.
6. New Productivity Tools 🛠️
AI functions in Keynote and Pages, and a new Passwords app for streamlined password management across devices.
7. HomePod and tvOS 18 🏠📺
AI integrations in HomePod software and tvOS 18, enhancing smart home automation and user experience.
8. Apple Music and Maps 🎵🗺️
Auto-generated playlists in Apple Music and custom routes in Apple Maps, along with topographic maps.
9. Calculator App Overhaul 🧮
Major updates to the Calculator app with new features like Notes integration, better unit conversions, and availability on iPadOS.
10. Focus on Software Updates 🚫🔧
This year’s WWDC focused entirely on software updates, with no new hardware announcements.

New artist on Spotify ‘raiden’ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5uUFYhMrh004uq4RNL8wmT Spotify.

raiden Artist · 7 monthly listeners.

Bumble’s new AI tool identifies and blocks scam accounts, fake profiles https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/05/bumbles-new-ai-tool-identifies-and-blocks-scam-accounts-and-fake-profiles/

Bumble's new AI tool identifies and blocks scam accounts, fake profiles | TechCrunch Bumble announced today that it's launching a new AI-powered feature that is designed to help identify spam, scams and fake profiles.

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TikTok · Saturday Night Live - SNL 692.4K likes, 1852 comments. “big dumb cups”

Are you doing a good job of marketing? (Storytelling) https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGe6NJm9L/

We love helping companies improve their storytelling to reach, resonate, and recruit new revenues and loyal customers.

TikTok · TheBrandSpike | Business Vids 398 likes, 4 comments. “Seth Godin Explains The True Meaning Of Marketing”

Netflix subscribers grew by 8.76 million in the third quarter of 2023, totaling 247.15 million by the end of the fiscal period Sept.
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/netflix-subscribers-q3-earnings-1235760620/

Netflix Adds Nearly 9 Million Subscribers in Q3; Streamer Says Ad-Supported Plans Up Nearly 70% From Q2 Netflix subscribers grew by 8.76 million in Q3, totaling 247.15 million by the end of the fiscal period September 30.

Paris Hilton Inks Content and Commerce Deal With Elon Musk’s X/Twitter, Will Host Videos Featuring Live Shopping

Paris Hilton Inks Content and Commerce Deal With Elon Musk’s X/Twitter, Will Host Videos Featuring Live Shopping Paris Hilton announced a deal with Elon Musk's X/Twitter for an array of content and commerce initiatives.

Design: Wonderful Waste

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