A streaming stall, social ”-ifications,” and Kesha wins World War III.

World War III may have a winner and it's not who you think.

 

 

Names in the pod today:

Paul Resknikoff

Whatsapp

Tiktok

Spotify

Youtube Music

Pandora

Andrew Hutchinson

Miranda Nazzaro

Sarah Fischer

 

Links: 

Streaming Subs Down in USA

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/pro/weekly-streaming-subscriber-q1-2025/

TikTok is the Geopolitical Side order of Onion rings

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/24/meanwhile-tiktok-sale-talks-stall-media-trends

Dont Be Lobbying on Whatsapp!

https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5365017-whatsapp-banned-congressional-staffers/amp/

Facebook Workflow changes

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-advice-suggests-adding-links-in-comments-not-post-caption/750754/

TikTok-ification at Facebook

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/facebook-renames-all-videos-reels/750973/

More QVC-ification at TikTok

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-launches-community-fest-live-stream-creator-showcase/751416/

Black Eyed Peas Trend

https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=rock%20that%20body%20trend&t=1750861463954

Jordan Clarke Trend

https://www.tiktok.com/music/Freaks-6810070194556258306

Kesha Wins WWIII

https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=ww3%20kesha&t=1750861568308

Music Services

Musicservices.com

Hangout.fm

Https://hangout.fm

Lydia's V30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tG6NjUzug