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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. Many apps for listening to podcasts, but little differentiation or loyalty. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s letter about their “audio-first” strategy is worth a read. through its wide range of content types, monetization strategies, and interactivity.

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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. Many apps for listening to podcasts, but little differentiation or loyalty. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s letter about their “audio-first” strategy is worth a read. through its wide range of content types, monetization strategies, and interactivity.