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A look back at 20 years of podcasting
Dec 23, 2024
Nicholas Quah, a podcast critic for Vulture and New York Magazine, dives deep into the fascinating evolution of podcasting over the last two decades. He highlights the origins of the term originating with the iPod and Apple’s groundbreaking role in popularizing the medium through iTunes. Quah discusses monetization strategies that emerged, the impact of YouTube's rise, and how celebrity involvement has reshaped the landscape. He also considers the identity crisis between audio and video formats that creators face today.
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- The podcasting industry initially struggled with monetization, as creators lacked effective business models and advertisers faced engagement challenges.
- Technological advancements and the rise of platforms like YouTube have prompted podcasters to adapt, blurring the lines between audio and video content.
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The Evolution of Podcasting Business Models
In its early days, podcasting lacked a solid business model, with creators primarily sharing content without monetization strategies. The mid-2000s saw a rise in podcast networks attempting to sell ads directly, but challenges persisted as advertisers struggled to gauge audience size and engagement. This uncertainty hindered podcasting's growth as a profitable medium, unlike blogs that benefited from ad networks. Over time, as technology advanced, the introduction of audio streaming and improved analytics began to reshape the landscape, allowing podcasting to demonstrate listener engagement better.
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