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The Next Phase of Social? Listen Closely | Andreessen Horowitz
Audio that’s part of a broader membership program or fan club, whether informational or entertainment.
Dan Frommer • Subscription podcasting is not a breakout success
What today’s social apps can learn from Web 2.0, the social network revolution from 15 years ago at andrewchen
Andrew Chenandrewchen.comIt’s becoming increasingly common to monetize podcasts via a direct connection with listeners, whether via merchandise, donations, live events, or bonus or ad-free content. Big networks and publishers are doing it (e.g., Wondery Plus, Stitcher Premium, Slate Plus) and independent creators are too (via Patreon, Memberful, or other solutions).
Caroline Crampton • Open or closed: Who will control the paid-podcast experience, podcasters or tech companies?
When a creativity medium is democratized, the volume of available content swells, necessitating a curational layer. We’ve reached this third stage for podcasts.