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Wavve Audio Insider
Each week, we bring the Wavve Maker community relevant news and encouragement in the world of audio marketing and podcasting.
In this issue:
- Wavve design highlight from a recent Wavve Maker
- Jeff Dolan sits down with Jan Ditchfield on her podcast
- A podcast is selling for how many millions?
Wavve Design of the Week
I really like the concept of this wavve video. It has plenty of space to understand the details, uses color to pop off the background, and uses the photo as a textured background as well as a reinforcement of the theme. Nicely done!👏
In Case You Missed It
- Jan Ditchfield interviewed me on her No BS Business School Podcast talking about "Blending Creativity with Business."
- Would you buy a podcast if you had $16M? Do you plan on ever selling your show?
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I hope you enjoyed this week's Wavve Audio Insider. Keep creating. Stay consistent. And focus on the positives.
Human Jeff
CEO
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Wavve Audio Insider
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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