Why You Shouldn't Panic About Spotify's New Public Plays

Spotify recently made podcast play counts public, and some podcasters are worried. Here's why you shouldn't panic.

Additional reading and listening:

• What they are playing at: Spotify (and YouTube) play counts | James Cridland - radio futurologist
• Introducing plays on Spotify

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