This week we want to wrap up a stellar year of topics, guests and unimaginable bubbly behavior, and not just of the kind of champagne at holiday parties.
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Bubble Trouble: 2023 in Review & Predictions for 2024
Bubble Trouble: 2023 & Looking Ahead to 2024
In this year-end episode of Bubble Trouble, co-hosts Will Page and Richard Kramer look back at the action-packed year of 2023 and the spectacular bubbles that burst within it. They discuss the turbulent direction of AI, the volatility in the podcast market, and address podcast topics including the integrity of financial statements and Britain's water crisis. The episode also features a reflection on past guests and their insights on different industry sectors. Looking forward to 2024, the hosts contemplate upcoming bubbles and the potential impact of global politics, elections, and interest rates.
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Part One
01:00 Reflecting on the Journey of Bubble Trouble
01:58 Reflection on the Bubbles that Burst
02:11 The Metaverse, NFTs, and the Reality Check
02:35 The Impact of the Consumer Debt and the Bubbles Bursting
02:58 Predictions for the Bubbles in 2024
04:40 The Role of AI in the Tech World
06:42 The Impact of Interest Rates on the App Economy
07:00 The Economic Climate and Spotify's Job Losses
07:52 The Impact of a Normal Functioning Finance System
21:45 Part Two
21:56 The Podcast Bubble: An Analysis
22:29 The Impact of AI on Music and Entertainment
22:48 The Rise and Fall of Podcasts and NFTs
23:07 The Truth about Audience Figures in Podcasting
24:41 The Future of Podcast Advertising
26:16 The Advertising Market in the Digital Age
26:45 The Challenges of Media Advertising
28:16 The Impact of Time Shifting on Podcast Advertising
28:40 The Dilemma of Monetizing Podcasts
28:55 The State of the Podcast Industry
39:00 The Impact of AI on the Economy
40:06 The Effects of Job Cuts
43:44 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
44:45 Credits
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