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

Andrew Chen

After this analysis, I’m looking for really differentiated verticals of audio. New devices made it easier to listen: Alexa launched in 2015, Google Home and AirPods in 2016. Many apps for listening to podcasts, but little differentiation or loyalty. but may not directly sound like podcasting. The app landscape.

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

Andrew Chen

After this analysis, I’m looking for really differentiated verticals of audio. New devices made it easier to listen: Alexa launched in 2015, Google Home and AirPods in 2016. Many apps for listening to podcasts, but little differentiation or loyalty. but may not directly sound like podcasting. The app landscape.