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    <![CDATA[<p>This episode is all about the issue of social media platform profitability and how tech companies can give both users and advertisers a better experience.</p>

<p>I discuss advertising options that take advantage of technology such as user-friendly marketing surveys, platform-specific influencer marketplaces, and user-generated content campaigns</p>

<p>I also explain how the standard advertising model of "interruption marketing" is ineffective, and how ad-free experiences could be earned by users who voluntarily engage with ads on their own schedule.</p>

<p>I believe that many people would prefer to spend a few minutes a week engaging with ads they find interesting rather than being interrupted by ads they have no interest in.</p>

<p>You can find the article this podcast is based on by <a href="https://alextucker.ca/save-social-media/" target="_blank">visiting my website</a>.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This episode focuses on WritingBattle.com - An online creative writing "flash fiction" contest created by Max Bjork.</p>

<p>Writing Battle is designed to help writers learn, give them a chance to shine, and avoid the choke points that many other online competitions get caught in.</p>

<p>Currently there is a contest at WritingBattle.com once each quarter. Participants receive prompts, write and submit, and then judge competitors from separate genres until a final winner is chosen.</p>

<p>If you want to learn more and sign up for the next contest, visit the Writing Battle website today.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this podcast episode, I interview JeanetteMusic  about how she went from full-time job to full-time musician and artist on Twitch. </p>

<p>Jeanette was working in the medical industry and streaming in her spare time as recently as six months ago, but her passion, skill, and community made it possible for her to become a full-time content creator.</p>

<p>For more info (and to catch her awesome live streams), follow JeanetteMusic on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jeanettemusic</p>

<p>Be sure to check her out on YouTube as well: https://www.youtube.com/c/jeanettemusic</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Twitch is one of the most popular live streaming platforms in the world. But how do you go about marketing on Twitch? I interviewed Twitch affiliate and digital marketing expert The_Mess_Express to find out!</p>

<p>Check out Mess on Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/the_mess_express" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/the_mess_express</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode I talk with special guest and freelance content writer Paul Maplesden. Paul shares years worth of expertise and experience along with many helpful tips.</p>

<p>Paul writes in-depth, <a href="https://www.paulmaplesden.com/freelance-guides" target="_blank">freelance guides</a> to help freelancers start and run a successful business and create trust with clients.</p>

<p>Paul is also an expert contributor (paul_caspian) at the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/freelanceWriters/" target="_blank">Freelance Writers subreddit</a>. Come along, ask questions, and join the discussion. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode I discuss online business with experienced entrepreneur Angelo Sorbello.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this 3rd episode of the podcast I interview passionate and power digital marketer The_Mess_Express. Mess is a content creator on Twitch and YouTube in her spare time, and shared a ton of valuable insight for anyone interested in the world of online marketing.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sophie Byde aka Millionaire Mum joined me to discuss our mutual passion for online business and affiliate marketing.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Alex Tucker Podcast Episode 1 was recorded on Thursday, June 11th. I’d been having trouble pulling the trigger on the first episode because several people had expressed interest in appearing as guests, but no one had committed. I thought I might have to do it myself, but fortunately for me Charles Tumiotto Jackson agreed to come on the show as my first guest.</p>

<p>Charles is a marketer and writer out of New York City, and he shared a lot of really valuable insights about marketing on social media and writing on Medium.com.</p>]]>
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