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  • S1 Ep11: Season Finale! Plus Amazon’s New Radio-on-Demand Platform

    S1 Ep11: Season Finale! Plus Amazon’s New Radio-on-Demand Platform
    2022/10/25
    Brett and Ben round this season off with some insightful conversation around Amazon radio, YouTube’s latest creator incentive, and Mr Beast. Join the pair as they get into the chatter around AMP, Amazon’s attempt at creating a music and conversation radio platform. Will it allow budding talent through or is it just catering for the big names? You’ll hear their insights on what it means for Mr Beast’s management company to form a partnership with a venture capital firm, and why Patreon is in hot water. If you’re a creator, this is the news you’ll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: twitter.com/brettdash_ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brettdash Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_
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    28 分
  • S1 Ep10: Why Instagram is Hemorrhaging Creators to TikTok

    S1 Ep10: Why Instagram is Hemorrhaging Creators to TikTok
    2022/10/18
    Why is Insta losing so many creators to TikTok and what exactly do they plan on doing about it? Join Ben and Brett as they explore hot topics in the creator economy from ESPN’s new creator network to the rise of YouTube shorts. If you’re a creator, this is the news you’ll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: twitter.com/brettdash_ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brettdash Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_
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    29 分
  • S1 Ep9: How Walmart is Getting Into The Creator Economy And Tik Tok’s Latest Play

    S1 Ep9: How Walmart is Getting Into The Creator Economy And Tik Tok’s Latest Play
    2022/09/13
    Brand giant Walmart appears to be getting into the creator realm, but what exactly are they up to? Join Ben and Brett as they explore the latest creator trends. Ben and Brett talk Walmart, creator platforms, and Tik Tok’s latest play: Live streaming, to compete with the likes of Twitch. Finally, Ben asks: What feels like play to you, that feels like work for everyone else? Head over to Twitter to carry on the conversation, handles below. If you’re a creator, this is the news you’ll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: twitter.com/brettdash_ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brettdash Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ Ben is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
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    23 分
  • S1 Ep8: Is BeReal Really Taking On Tik Tok?

    S1 Ep8: Is BeReal Really Taking On Tik Tok?
    2022/09/06
    BeReal is the social media channel outperforming TikTok in downloads. Brett and Ben explore what it means for creators, plus more of the latest trends in the creator economy. Join Ben and Brett as they get straight into the weeds of BeReal’s point of differentiation and what that means for creators. You’ll also hear the pair get into the growth of the creator economy through the lens of Adobe’s latest figures, and what that means for Gen Z-ers. If you’re a creator, this is the news you’ll want to get into. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: Twitter: twitter.com/brettdash_ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brettdash Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ Ben is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
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    25 分
  • S1 Ep7: How Being a Generalist Helps Joe Sweeny Connect The Dots

    S1 Ep7: How Being a Generalist Helps Joe Sweeny Connect The Dots
    2022/08/23
    Joe is a great interviewer. He also makes a pretty great interviewee. Discover Joe’s secret sauce for getting the best from podcast guests and how he’s building his media empire. Ben and Joe get into what makes a great interview, combining basic questions with insatiable curiosity, how the right questions can connect the dots across industries, and how he keeps work and life in check. Joe is the host of Just Raised, the podcast that delves into early stage tech startups - covering everything from NFTs to space rockets. He also writes the Just Raised newsletter, exploring in even greater depth the latest trends and issues from the VC world. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Joe: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joseph-sweeny Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeySweeny Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ Ben is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
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    33 分
  • S1 Ep6: Why FaZe Clan Going Public Is Shaking Up The Creator Economy

    S1 Ep6: Why FaZe Clan Going Public Is Shaking Up The Creator Economy
    2022/08/16
    When a creator-powered gaming brand goes public, creators need to take notice. Join Ben and Brett as they dig into the latest creator news. The pair launch straight into FaZe Clan’s move to trade publicly. They discuss if all creators should aim to take their brand to this level and why Snoop Dogg is probably the best board member ever. Brett gets into the latest Insta updates and why LinkedIn is finally getting in on the creator economy. Ben takes a look at why Facebook is diverting its resources to creators rather than news and exactly what that means when so many creators are looking for decentralized platforms. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Brett: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brettdash Twitter: twitter.com/brettdash_ Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ Ben is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
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    35 分
  • S1 Ep5: How to Write a Killer Tweet Thread With Workweek Creator, The Wolf

    S1 Ep5: How to Write a Killer Tweet Thread With Workweek Creator, The Wolf
    2022/08/09
    What’s the secret to Twitter success? Jump into this masterclass and find out how to create the kinds of tweet threads that consistently go viral. The Wolf is the host of Franchise Empires, a podcast exploring financial freedom through franchise ownership and entrepreneurship.  Ben and The Wolf (no, we’re not telling you), dive into a great conversation about why having operational experience in your niche is super important, how to differentiate yourself through consistently thoughtful content, and why you should always tap into your unique strengths. You’ll also hear more about The Wolf’s frameworks for planning and creating a thread. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow The Wolf: Twitter: twitter.com/franchisewolf Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ Ben is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
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    44 分
  • S1 Ep4: Climate Tech: How Nick Van Osdol is Creating Deep Dive Content

    S1 Ep4: Climate Tech: How Nick Van Osdol is Creating Deep Dive Content
    2022/08/02
    Climate tech is the passion Nick Van Osdol explores on The Keep Cool Show. Find out how this creator’s digging into companies at the front line of solving the climate crisis. Ben and Nick get straight into what drives Nick to write about climate tech at a deep level, why he purposefully chooses subjects he doesn’t fully understand, and how he creates nuance in a black and white industry. You’ll also hear how Nick manages the fine line between promoting a company and exploring their work in depth, and how creating a routine helps him join the dots other people miss. Make Work Fun is the only podcast exploring the fun side of the creator economy. We’re all about business…with a bit less business. Follow Nick: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicholasvanosdol Twitter: twitter.com/nickvanosdol Follow Ben: Twitter: twitter.com/benbradbury_ Ben is a Workweek friend, working together to produce amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
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    36 分