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Sometimes, you don't want to use or don't have a photo. That's where a nice white logo on black with a one-color accent makes a bold statement and stops the scroll. This caught my eye and made me laugh. Great work Newsweek. Today I learned about trucks from Eileen & Nicole. 🤩
- Benedict Evans' annual report on global macro tech trends is back and it does not disappoint. Don't miss his deck on 'The New Gatekeepers.'
- Instagram appears to be prioritizing photos over videos now, with some accounts seeing as much as a 20% decline in Reels views, reports Adweek (gated).
- Max Cutler shared some great points about why now is the best time to be in podcasting.
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Join 180,000+ creators receiving insider insights about the audio industry, covering podcasting, content marketing, and social media. Wavve is a technology company helping audio creators and brands easily amplify content to grow their audience, impact, and influence.
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