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Episode 107: The Business of Modern Protest: Inside Crowds on Demand - Adam Swart

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In this eye-opening episode of Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay, Zach Randles-Friedman sits down with Adam Swart, founder and CEO of Crowds On Demand, to explore the intriguing business of modern protest and advocacy. Adam unveils how his firm organizes protests, advocacy events, and publicity stunts for various causes, revealing the complexities behind shaping public perception.

From orchestrating fake wedding guests to viral protests like “Bankers Against Bitcoin,” Adam explains the fascinating ways in which Crowds On Demand operates. He and Zach delve into the ethics of paid crowds, the increasing political polarization in society, and how today’s hyper-engaged culture serves both as a blessing and a warning sign.

Whether you’re intrigued, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this conversation will challenge your thinking about activism, influence, and the spectacle of modern movements. Join us for an enlightening discussion that blends expertise and critical thinking.

Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds On Demand — www.crowdsondemand.com

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Content provided by Zach Randles-Friedman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Zach Randles-Friedman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this eye-opening episode of Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay, Zach Randles-Friedman sits down with Adam Swart, founder and CEO of Crowds On Demand, to explore the intriguing business of modern protest and advocacy. Adam unveils how his firm organizes protests, advocacy events, and publicity stunts for various causes, revealing the complexities behind shaping public perception.

From orchestrating fake wedding guests to viral protests like “Bankers Against Bitcoin,” Adam explains the fascinating ways in which Crowds On Demand operates. He and Zach delve into the ethics of paid crowds, the increasing political polarization in society, and how today’s hyper-engaged culture serves both as a blessing and a warning sign.

Whether you’re intrigued, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this conversation will challenge your thinking about activism, influence, and the spectacle of modern movements. Join us for an enlightening discussion that blends expertise and critical thinking.

Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds On Demand — www.crowdsondemand.com

_________________________________________________________________________________

Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ

Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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