Unpopular opinion: all of the good discussions about consumer facing AI products is happening on Twitter like nowhere else. I don't know why, it's just what I've observed.
Spotify is trying to dethrone YouTube with video podcasts, so naturally, they threw an LA event with bagels and Erewhon smoothies. Nothing says “creator empowerment” like handing out green mush in glass jars that cost more than the Uber to get there.
Creators are worried about splitting their audience by posting on Spotify. It’s like when McDonald’s introduced salads—sounds smart, but no one’s pulling up to the drive-thru for kale with croutons. They’re here for fries, shame, and that McFlurry machine that’s definitely broken.
Ek claims fans “love uninterrupted video podcasts.” Sure—and I love uninterrupted naps, but I’m not paying $9.99 a month for it. They’re pitching creator empowerment, but all creators hear is, “Here’s a smoothie. Good luck!”
Unpopular opinion: all of the good discussions about consumer facing AI products is happening on Twitter like nowhere else. I don't know why, it's just what I've observed.
Spotify is trying to dethrone YouTube with video podcasts, so naturally, they threw an LA event with bagels and Erewhon smoothies. Nothing says “creator empowerment” like handing out green mush in glass jars that cost more than the Uber to get there.
Creators are worried about splitting their audience by posting on Spotify. It’s like when McDonald’s introduced salads—sounds smart, but no one’s pulling up to the drive-thru for kale with croutons. They’re here for fries, shame, and that McFlurry machine that’s definitely broken.
Ek claims fans “love uninterrupted video podcasts.” Sure—and I love uninterrupted naps, but I’m not paying $9.99 a month for it. They’re pitching creator empowerment, but all creators hear is, “Here’s a smoothie. Good luck!”
You could migrate over your YouTube show to Spotify, it’s a great watch.