StW: Earnings season rolls into Upfronts; Why 7am on Thursday is podcasting’s golden hour

Welcome to Start the Week, our Monday scene-setter for the week ahead.

In today’s audio-led edition, streaming audio and video pull in advertising growth, while podcast audiences boom. Plus, we look back on results season and forward to Upfronts.

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