Episode 299 – 2019: Year in Review

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What’s the biggest news story of 2019 that we didn’t cover in today’s episode and why?

What story did we miss in 2019? Episode 300 is next week! Bryan is visiting family and Jim is getting ready for life after SMBS. Bryan’s new hint for the new cohost is that she is five-feet ten-inches tall. Be on the lookout for Bryan’s new Amazon Ad Challenge begins on January 13th – sign up now. The 5 News stories that mattered most to indies in 2019 include what Barnes & Noble did to stay in business, the struggles and successes of Amazon, how many wonderful options exist outside of the Audible exclusive option, why some indie community success stories sound so familiar, and what are the biggest changes in the Amazon Ad dashboard. Question of the Week: What’s the biggest news story of 2019 that we didn’t cover in today’s episode and why?

What You’ll Learn:
  • How Barnes & Noble kept the lights on for one more year
  • The struggles and success Amazon has had in growing its business
  • The growing options beyond going exclusive with Audible
  • Why the indie community’s success stories sound familiar
  • The big changes in the Amazon Ad dashboard in 2019
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Question of the Week: What’s the biggest news story of 2019 that we didn’t cover in today’s episode and why?

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