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

Andrew Chen

In 2014, the first season of Serial aired, considered to be the first breakout podcast, with its narrative audio journalism drawing in 5M downloads in the first month. The primary goal behind these podcasting initiatives is mostly brand-building and marketing, rather than driving revenue.

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

Andrew Chen

In 2014, the first season of Serial aired, considered to be the first breakout podcast, with its narrative audio journalism drawing in 5M downloads in the first month. The primary goal behind these podcasting initiatives is mostly brand-building and marketing, rather than driving revenue.