Weekly Wrap: Joe Rogan's Big Score Wraps Up the 2024 Presidential Podcast Campaign



In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It

🗳️ There's power in podcasting. Joe Rogan's big interview score emphasizes the role of podcasts in this election.

🎧 This week's best of list from The Guardian includes five legacy podcasts that have a twist. There are some classics in here, like the amazing S-Town.

📺 But wait, there's more! Sounds Profitable offers up the second part of its examination into the differences between audio and visual podcast consumers.

🚀 Future stars. NPR release its list of honorable mentions from its 2024 Student Podcast Challenge. There's likely something to learn from the podcast youth.

📊 But what about all of those blogs? An insightful deep dive by Marketing Week into the current state and value of content marketing.


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