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In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It

🗳️ Axios outlines some interesting info about what young podcast listeners choose based on their political affiliation.

🛠️ MarTech looks at 12 overlooked content marketing tools you should be using.

😄 This review in The Guardian of Meghan Markle's podcast is worth a read simply for the vitriol. Extra points for the use of "stomach-turning" and "sycophancy".

🎞️ Sounds Profitable takes a magnifying glass to Spotify Video, warts and all.


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