Why we crave human-curated playlists
Jul12
Justin Fowler is the co-founder of Audio Press – a way to consume news and content through audio. When Pandora Radio launched in January of 2000, it didn’t seem to catch on until that half of the decade. By using algorithms, Pandora was able to make a personalized radio station based on a song or artist of your choice. Several years later, the formula remains mostly the same, with more technology to create the listening experience possible. But along the way, a trend has resurfaced: human curation. Yes, much like the mix tapes and CDs of the past, playlists are back in the spotlight. With the launch of…
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