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BlkPodNews Notables

⭐️ BlkPodNews.com Vacation - We're taking a break! BlkPodNews.com is going on vacation starting December 23rd, 2022 and returning January 3rd, 2023. We're so grateful for your continued support and we can't wait to come back with bigger and better things in 2023!

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⭐️ Reuters Institute Unlocks the Power of TikTok for News Distribution - How Publishers are Learning the Benefits - TikTok is an ever-growing social network that serves up a seemingly endless stream of fun, entertaining videos. While it was once known for its fast-paced, meme-filled content, stories about the Black Lives Matter movement, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine have become an integral part of its mix. Changes to the platform, such as longer videos and the promotion of live streams, have made it all the more attractive for news publishers aiming to reach younger audiences.

Despite this, research from the Reuters Institute Digital News Report suggests that news on TikTok is still mostly generated by social media influencers, activists, or ordinary people rather than by journalists. Qualitative studies of younger consumers show that although TikTok is loved for its humor and engaging presentation, many worry about the credibility of the information they see there and the potential for misinformation. That's why it's so important for news publishers to use TikTok to communicate reliable, verified news to their viewers. »Read More«

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This feature gives podcasters the ability to earn crypto as their content is consumed by their targeted audience. With this new feature, content creators who utilize the Disctopia platform have the power to control the value of their work. » Read More «

⭐️ Sounds Profitable Releases Groundbreaking Research on Brand Safety in Podcasting: 'Safe and Sound' - Brands and Agencies are increasingly aware of the importance of brand safety and suitability in the advertising channels they use.

To shed light on the issue, Sounds Profitable has released the first-ever study on brand safety and suitability from the listener's perspective, Safe and Sound.

This comprehensive survey covers a variety of topics, such as:

- What is the most controversial subject matter for podcast listeners?

- How do podcast consumers respond to political content and how tolerant are they of different views?

- Does listener’s perception of content vary between comedy, true crime and news?

- How do podcast consumers perceive brands that advertise on potentially risky content and does it impact their behavior?

- How do age and gender factor into the tolerance of potentially risky content?

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