Dozens of copycat podcasts distributed by Spotify-owned hosting platform Anchor.fm have swamped the ecosystem.
| Over the past few weeks, Spotify has been caught off-guard by a crop of counterfeit shows distributed by its hosting platform, Anchor. The free distribution platform has allowed shady creators to distribute dozens of shows with the same names as popular podcasts, including “Serial,” “Call Her Daddy,” “Office Ladies” and “The Joe Rogan Experience." The fake shows appear designed to trick listeners into listening to them, so they can be monetized through ads injected automatically using Anchor technology. Read more below. Dozens of copycat podcasts distributed by Spotify-owned hosting platform Anchor.fm have swamped the ecosystem. In June, agencies began to release employee data with regard to race and committed to become more diverse and inclusive. How agencies have addressed the call to action in the months since then varies. Following a steep increase in e-commerce revenue during the second quarter, Hearst UK is seeing normality return to some categories. Part of a strategy to drive larger and longer term partnerships, Group Nine's branded verticals allow the editorial teams to control the brands while sales seeks a high-spending advertiser. If Microsoft succeeds in buying TikTok, its involvement in the platform's ad business should be limited to developing its back-end reporting, say agency executives. Other things to know about The Worklife Awards will showcase top employers and the values that make them unique across media, marketing, fashion, beauty and retail including categories like Most Passionate Employees and Most Innovative Culture. Check out the full list of categories and submit before the regular deadline today to save on entries. New research finds that most workers believe they’ve become more productive as remote workers. Nonetheless, 25 percent expect an end to at-home work — and the rise of contactless technology is likely to ease the transition. Sponsored by DailyPay. | | |
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