The Short Stack
A taste of what's hot in podcast and streaming tech, and at SoundStack HQ.
What AI Can’t Do - The Short Stack
Edition 5 • June 2023
Maureen Dowd wrote in The New York Times that “AI is [technologists’] baby, hurtling toward the rebellious teenage years.” Touchy issue. And yeah, hopefully AI never takes over her column.
Back to Basics at NAB – The Short Stack
Edition 4 • May 2023
We had so many amazing conversations with broadcasters large and small at the NAB Show Centennial in Las Vegas. Like the 99 NAB shows before it, there was a lot of focus on bright, shiny objects – the new innovations that will help those broadcasters continue to engage massive audiences and grow their businesses.
Power of independence with Kast Media - The Short Stack
Edition 3 • April 2023
As you’ve seen, we put a lot of focus on audio creators over here. That’s not to say that every player in digital audio – networks, platforms, advertisers, and more – isn’t equally important. But none of us would be doing what we’re doing without the creator – the maker of the feast.
Power of independence with Kast Media - The Short Stack
Edition 2 • March 2023
Look at it from the creator’s perspective. Putting aside their higher purpose for a moment – to bring new insight and/or joy to the world – let's agree that most podcasters are otherwise looking for two things: 1) a big audience, and 2) easier ways to earn revenue that keeps them growing.
Audio opens up in '23 – The Short Stack
Edition 1 • January 2023
The more careful approach in media overall is, no surprise, mostly about the current and future state of the economy. That affects everyone, no matter how entertaining or informative your audio content is or how powerful the technology is behind it.