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The Podcast Ecosystem in 2019 – a16z’s 68 page analysis (Guest essay by Li Jin)

Andrew Chen

The primary goal behind these podcasting initiatives is mostly brand-building and marketing, rather than driving revenue. NPR sells ads on its podcasts and has teams of designers, planners, and strategists, but is technically a non-profit media organization. Non-media businesses and nonprofits that also produce podcasts.

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The Podcast Ecosystem in 2019 – a16z’s 68 page analysis

Andrew Chen

The primary goal behind these podcasting initiatives is mostly brand-building and marketing, rather than driving revenue. NPR sells ads on its podcasts and has teams of designers, planners, and strategists, but is technically a non-profit media organization. Non-media businesses and nonprofits that also produce podcasts.