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Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As the award winning network rolls into its third year, we plan to continue to authentically celebrate, amplify and engage with the Black Community through our flagship shows, social media, and live events. Starting February 1st we are back with all new episodes of your favorite podcasts!

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.

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An Improved Subscriber Experience with BlkPodNews.Com's Newest Changes!

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Since the launch of this newsletter in August 2022, our mission has been to provide a unique platform for Black podcast creatives and professionals in the podcasting industry. Over the past few months, we have made several changes to ensure that our subscribers are receiving the best possible experience.

Now, we are taking things one step further. We have decided to make our content delivery more streamlined and user-friendly, while making sure to keep you informed with the latest news and updates.

This means that rather than presenting a single, overwhelming weekly edition, we will be breaking down our content into smaller, more manageable pieces. This allows us to give you the information you need without overwhelming you. We hope that this new approach will provide a more enjoyable and engaging experience for our subscribers.

We are excited to announce that we are evolving our platform to offer more organized and curated content! Starting this week, we are rebranding “This Week In BlkPodNews” to “The BPA Insider”. The BPA Insider will feature the most up-to-date happenings in the BPA and the podcast industry.

For those of you looking for fresh content, we have several other sections you can check out. Our New Releases section will keep track of new podcast launches and released episodes. Feature Fridays will highlight a creator or professional in the podcast industry each week, and The A/V Club will provide the latest information on technology, audio and video news.

We are really excited about these new changes and are eager to hear your feedback. If you'd like to learn more, please check out the FAQ section. Your input is invaluable and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Sincerely,

Corey Gumbs

Unveiling a New Era of Representation: She Podcasts & KaSa Media Launch the Sonic Bloom Awards to Honor Underrepresented Voices!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Sonic Bloom Awards – a groundbreaking awards program that will celebrate and honor podcasting projects made and hosted by underrepresented voices from around the world.

Our goal is to amplify and recognize the work of cis and trans women, non-binary people, and all gender-fabulous creators who are making innovative, creative and impactful podcasting projects.

By celebrating independent podcasting creators who are pushing the boundaries of progress, we can foster a supportive, educated and inclusive podcasting community.

Through The Sonic Bloom Awards, we will shine a light on the amazing podcasting projects by underrepresented voices and honor those who are making a big difference in the world.

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Podcast Producer Quincy Lewis Crowdfunding for New Documentary About Sleep Apnea: Dying To Sleep

Good afternoon and Happy New Year!

I'm reaching out to you and a few other business owners and friends to tell you about my important Sleep Apnea Documentary. Sleep Apnea is becoming a major issue in the Black community, with related deaths on the rise. I'm creating a documentary to provide awareness of this issue and resources for our community to get diagnosed and seek proper treatments.

To get the documentary completed, I am raising funds to secure locations, upgrade equipment and hire help. Unfortunately, I am still about $5k short of my goal. So I'm asking for your help.

If you'd like to contribute to this important project, no matter the amount, you can use any of the following avenues:

Cash App - $flipsideink

Venmo - @flipsideink

Zelle - qlewis@flipside-ink.com

PayPal - eblockradio@gmail.com

Thank you for your consideration and I hope you can help me make this documentary a reality. Your contribution will help provide resources and awareness of Sleep Apnea in the Black community.

Check out the YouTube Channel to see where the project is heading - https://www.youtube.com/@dyingtosleepllc

Sincerely,

Quincey Lewis

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BlkPodNews Notables

⭐️ Edison Research Releases New Report Unveiling Most-Efficient Podcasts for Ad Buyers Across Four Domestic Regions - The Efficiency Ranker from Edison Podcast Metrics gives advertising buyers and sellers powerful data to make informed decisions about which of the largest podcasts offer the greatest efficiency when it comes to targeting their advertising goals. » Click Here For More «

⭐️ Will Google Podcasts Be Phased Out? - Google Podcasts has been removed from Google Search in English, as reported by Podnews earlier this week. This is primarily due to the fact that the app has had no updates since 2021, and Google's lack of attention to the product is a clear sign that they no longer see it as a profitable venture. » Click Here For More «

⭐️ 2023 Africa Podcast Day Event Cancelled: What Next? - In December, cofounders Melissa Mbugua and Josephine Karianjahi regrettably announced that they had to cancel the upcoming event, despite having made preparations and sold tickets. Muzhinga Kankinda, journalist, brings some insights on the cancellation and its affects for podcasters in Africa. » Click Here For More! «

⭐️ CNET Money Finds Errors With It’s Own AI Produced Test Stories - CNET Money attempted to use AI to create short finance stories - only to quickly learn a valuable lesson. Unfortunately, a factual error was quickly discovered, and the team performed a full audit. The results were less than ideal: some stories needed to be corrected, some needed substantial correction. » Click Here For More! «

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Starting February 1st, Black Love, Inc’s Podcast Network is back with all new episodes of your favorite podcasts!

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