Ariel Shapiro is a Lead Reporter at The Verge. She specializes in the audio industry, particularly focusing on podcasts, Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, while also covering media and entertainment. Shapiro has been featured in Forbes, Tech News Tube, and Cigalah Group.
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Ariel's coverage is focused on the tech, content & publishing, and entertainment industries. She seems to be interested in news related to streaming platforms, podcasts, lawsuits within these industries, and developments in the music industry.
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