RAIN Notes: Thursday, August 19

Jottings of note:

 

Bungling

The Verge posted a frank assessment of the now-notorious bugs and failures in Apple’s podcast subscription product. “For a company that prides itself on functionality, design, and ease of use, the new backend’s bungled launch is a mess.” READ

 

Global View

TuneIn has promoted Deanna Grams from SVP, People Operations, to Chief People Officer. The company positions this adjustment as setting up TuneIn for global growth, and a reflection of its commitment to employee empowerment. Grams wants employees “to do the best work of their careers with us.”

 

New Stoop

“The Stoop” podcast joined Radiotopia in April, and is now readying a new season on that platform, to start this week. It will be the show’s sixth season overall, exploring stories from across the Black diaspora. INFO

 

— Thursday, August 19
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Brad Hill