#The Pivot podcast is shaking the athlete-media paradigm

#The Pivot podcast is shaking the athlete-media paradigm

“The Pivot podcast is shaking the athlete-media paradigm” They don’t consider themselves traditional media, and don’t necessarily want to be. But they’re at the forefront of its ever-evolving evolution.  Former NFL stars Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder – hosts of the rapidly growing and increasingly influential podcast “The Pivot” – bring a new dynamic…

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#Don’t be afraid to jump into a new career feet first

#Don’t be afraid to jump into a new career feet first

“Don’t be afraid to jump into a new career feet first” Melissa Ben-Ishay started scrolling through TikTok two years ago. “It seemed like a virtual scrapbook — you can piece together little clips of what you create,” said Ben-Ishay, 38, the founder, president and CEO of Baked by Melissa. “I love to cook. I spend…

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#Meet the TikTokers who found fame during the pandemic

#Meet the TikTokers who found fame during the pandemic

“Meet the TikTokers who found fame during the pandemic” Hunkered down with nothing to do, Americans flocked to TikTok during COVID lockdowns. The video-sharing platform exploded in popularity during the pandemic, with a staggering 850 million downloads in 2020 alone. Before lockdowns, TikTok had less than 600 million monthly active users. Today, it’s nearing 1.4…

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#’I gained 2 million subscribers’

#’I gained 2 million subscribers’

“‘I gained 2 million subscribers’” What doesn’t cancel you only makes you stronger? Attempts to cancel Joe Rogan have apparently only had the opposite effect: The “Joe Rogan Experience” host claims that he’s amassed millions of Spotify subscribers amid ongoing uproar over past episodes, in which he’d featured alleged anti-vaxxer guests and dropped the “N-Bomb.”…

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#Why Spotify dropped its deal with Barack and Michelle Obama

#Why Spotify dropped its deal with Barack and Michelle Obama

“Why Spotify dropped its deal with Barack and Michelle Obama” The Obamas are searching for a new home for their podcasts after Spotify reportedly declined to offer the former first couple a new contract because they didn’t make enough personal appearances on the streaming service. Barack and Michelle Obama are reportedly in talks with several…

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#Jalen Rose and Wayne Brady talk image and Dave Chappelle

#Jalen Rose and Wayne Brady talk image and Dave Chappelle

“Jalen Rose and Wayne Brady talk image and Dave Chappelle” There’s a reason why Wayne Brady is an old-school, multidimensional talent, who can seemingly do everything: sing, dance, act, improv comedy, host and produce. First of all, the man works hard. And then there was his childhood. “My grandmother didn’t let me watch a ton…

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