

Jessica Testa
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Spotify Sells Itself to Advertisers as an Alternative to ‘Doom Scrolling’
After finally achieving profitability, the streaming platform wants to be a healthy alternative to “doom scrolling.”

Why TV News Anchors Like Joy Reid and Don Lemon Are Moving to Substack
Don Lemon, Joy Reid and Jim Acosta, exiled or extricated from their networks, are now on Substack, trading sleek studios and “pancake makeup” for their...

Amazon Gets Into the LeBron James Business
The basketball star has signed a podcasting deal with Wondery, furthering Amazon’s wider push into sports.

LeBron James Signs Podcast Deal With Amazon’s Wondery
The basketball star has signed a podcasting deal with Wondery, furthering Amazon’s wider push into sports.

Michelle Obama’s Next Act: Video Podcaster
Through her production company, Higher Ground, Mrs. Obama, along with her brother, Craig Robinson, will interview celebrities and offer advice on various topics.

A Political Reporter Takes Her Scoops to YouTube
Most online political media stars traffic in highly partisan viewpoints. Tara Palmeri hopes that playing it straight will pay off.

‘Heavyweight,’ an Acclaimed Narrative Podcast, Returns
Pushkin Industries, the podcast company that will release the show, is betting that documentary-style audio programs can still win an audience.

Inside Fashion’s Mysterious St. Catherine’s Day Celebrations
How a tradition that started off as a way to find a partner became a day for the industry to celebrate itself.

How Emily Sundberg’s ‘Feed Me’ Newsletter Made Her Into a Rising Substack Star
Emily Sundberg’s business newsletter, Feed Me, has made her a rising Substack star.

Why Kylie Kelce’s Podcast, ‘Not Gonna Lie,’ Is a Breakout Hit
But in her first interview since her podcast reached No. 1, she does share ideas about why the show has become a breakout hit.