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Nov 2022
43m 15s

2. The Media Machine | This Blew Up

The Ringer
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So what exactly is a content house? In this episode, we'll examine the evolution of creators banding together for clout, from the early days of Team 10 all the way up to the height of the TikTok boom—and all the internet gossip that came with it. Host: Alyssa Bereznak Producers: Kaya McMullen, Amanda Dobbins, Conor Nevins, and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Kay ... Show More
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