Pandora has been doing some incredibly interesting re-invention lately with new programming in "Pandora stories" https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/08/pandora-expands-its-music-and-podcasts-product-pandora-stories-with-help-from-siriusxms-guests/ as well as their new sound logo https://adage.com/creativity/work/pandora-sonic-logo/1729321. They're not afraid of being brave and trying something that may just be a bold move in the right direction.
Speaking of bold, let's talk podcasters. Some consider them artists but a vast majority do not. However, they have a message and a product and they are making a place for themselves within the platform and getting their voice heard. And with the statistics of 61% of podcast listeners purchasing something from a podcast ad, they could really be highly benefited from taking this chance and being "uncomfortable" http://www.whypodcasts.org/audience/ .
They are brave and, in my opinion, it will pay off for them in one way or another.
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