Best Adam Ryan A Workweek Friend Podcasts (2024)

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Crypto Expert Jarrod Dicker on the Future of Subscription-Based Media 35:29

3M ago35:29

35:29

NFTs, blockchain, and web3, oh my! If money never sleeps—then crypto has so much caffeine coursing through its veins, that it literally couldn't sleep even if it tried. But you still have to. So as a media company, how can you keep up with the rollercoaster ride that is crypto? Meet crypto expert Jarrod Dicker, lead partner and creator of TCG Crypt…

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Car Dealership Guy Steps Out of Anonymity and Into a New Era 43:42

3M ago43:42

43:42

Meet the anonymous man behind the revolutionary Twitter account that’s making the automotive industry more transparent than ever before. That's right—Yossi Levi’s finally stepping out of the shadows of anonymity and sitting down with Adam to share his personal experience and insights into the automotive industry. From starting an anonymous account …

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How 6AM City Became the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Newsletter-First Local Media Company 27:47

4M ago27:47

27:47

How does the co-founder of the nation’s fastest-growing newsletter-first media company think about scaling, investing, and running a local media company? Adam sits down with Ryan Heafy, the CEO of 6AM City, to discuss the ins and outs of local media and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Ryan shares how his passion for the local economic…

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How to Build a $300 Million SaaS Company, with Craig Fuller, CEO of FreightWaves 41:20

4M ago41:20

41:20

Discover the fascinating story behind FreightWaves and its founder, Craig Fuller, who scaled the niche media company into one of the most authoritative voices in the supply chain industry. Craig shares insights into the challenges of running a founder-driven business and the importance of building relationships with direct revenue. What was the pro…

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A Candid Conversation with One of Sports’ Fastest-Growing Media Companies, with Adam White of Front Office Sports 20:57

4M ago20:57

20:57

Think sports media is mainstream? Meet the company that believes sports media isn’t nearly mainstream enough. It’s Adam v. Adam as Adam White, CEO and founder of Front Office Sports drops by the pod to discuss the future of sports media and reveal how FSO is creating a unique and engaging media experience by merging the brand with the power of its …

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The YouTuber Who Scaled Epic Gardening into a $27 Million Empire 38:00

4M ago38:00

38:00

How did the internet’s most successful gardening content creator go from homesteading in his backyard to garnering a multi-million dollar investment deal? Kevin Espiritu, founder of Epic Gardening, chats with Adam about building an ecosystem of content and finding ways to focus on the core pillars of your business that matter most. Learn how Kevin’…

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The Secret Formula to Building an Authentic, Niche Media Empire, with Michael Bosstick 48:29

5M ago48:29

48:29

Discover the secrets to building a successful media network and one of the largest female marketplaces in audio with Michael Bosstick, CEO of Dear Media. In this episode, Michael shares his insights on managing hybrid environments, the importance of authenticity in media, and the value of niche content. Learn how Dear Media has navigated the changi…

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Print Media Isn’t Dead, with Community Impact CEO John Garrett 34:15

5M ago34:15

34:15

Discover the story behind Community Impact, a hyperlocal news source distributing information by print and email to millions of local residents in the Austin area. John Garrett, the founder of Community Impact, chats with Adam about his entrepreneurial journey and the critical moments that shaped the business. John shares why risk-taking is essenti…

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The Power of Podcasting: How Wildcatters is Building the Next Generation of Energy Professionals, with Collin Mclelland 39:37

5M ago39:37

39:37

Meet the man responsible for giving the oil and gas industry a much-needed reboot. Collin Mclellan drops by the pod to chat with Adam about how he’s changing the way the world thinks about energy, starting with his company, Digital Wildcatters, a community-based organization dedicated to connecting energy workers to other professionals. Collin shar…

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Building a Newsletter Business for the Godfather of Fantasy Sports, with Eliot Crist 29:40

5M ago29:40

29:40

How do you build one of the most successful fantasy football newsletters around? According to Eliot Crist, CEO of Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life Newsletter, it’s all about recognizing strengths within each individual and understanding your growth goals. Eliot sits down with Adam to share his insights on maintaining engagement with your audience, leve…

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Keeping It Weird with SXSW Co-President & CPO Hugh Forrest 30:18

6M ago30:18

30:18

SXSW is quintessential Austin. So how did this main staple of Austin culture grow to its astounding 36 years of festival success since its initial conception in 1987? Join Adam Ryan as he interviews Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer at SXSW, to learn how the organization thinks about creating lasting, impactful cultural moments…

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SparkLoop and beehiiv Go To War on Twitter 11:58

6M ago11:58

11:58

The newsletter world stopped being polite and started getting real this week, and TBH this is the moment Adam’s been waiting for his whole life. He breaks down the Twitter feud between SparkLoop’s Lewis Nicholls and beehiiv’s Tyler Denk, which ended with Tyler responding, “Didn’t you sell your failed company in a fire sale?” to the SparkLoop Co-Fou…

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Is the New York Times Lawsuit the Beginning of the End for ChatGPT? 5:12

7M ago5:12

5:12

The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, claiming the language learning model stole thousands of its articles to train its machines, and allowing millions of other sites to profit off of the backs of its employees’ hard-earned labor. So what happens next if the New York Times wins their suit? Adam’s back, and he’…

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S4 BONUS EPISODE: The Secret B2B Formula for Conquering Multiple Verticals, with Endeavor Media GroupCEO Chris Ferrell 33:46

8M ago33:46

33:46

Figuring the right marketing fit as a B2B can feel like throwing spaghetti at a wall—sooner or later at least one strategy has to stick… right? But how can you optimize the path to finding the right verticals in the meantime? Join Adam Ryan as he sits down with Chris Ferrell, CEO of Endeavor Business Media, to discuss the ins and outs of the media …

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S4 BONUS EPISODE: M. Scott Havens - The Secret To Bloomberg's Enduring Success 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

50:56

In this very special episode Adam sits down with the CEO of Bloomberg Media as he unpacks exactly what it means to build an audience-first media company. Adam and Scott get into the weeds of what getting back to basics really looks like when it comes to UI, how the world’s largest newsroom is leveraging AI (and has done for some time), and the secr…

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Perpetual: Series Trailer 1:35

1+ y ago1:35

1:35

The world of Media is moving faster and faster. Media executives have more to process than ever before and need to know what’s working today, while keeping pulse on tomorrow. Perpetual peels back the curtain on what media executives are doing to stay at the top of their game, combined with rigorous predictions on the future.. Hosted by Adam Ryan, C…

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S4 Ep7: Staying Under the Wave 5:52

1+ y ago5:52

5:52

What happens to media companies during a recession? If you’re in a startup, this is your episode. Adam gets into advertising, recession, and why smaller companies benefit from being under the macro wave during tough economic times. Want to get into it further? Follow Adam on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up to the Perpetual newslett…

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S4 E6: Storytelling - The Media Superpower With The Power To Build Or Destroy 4:59

1+ y ago4:59

4:59

How did a guy who looks like a poorly-dressed substitute teacher wind up at the heart of a scandal that rocked the world? Through the power of storytelling. Adam takes a short, deep dive into the FTX collapse and specifically its founder Sam Bankman-Fried. SBF’s personal brand was so compelling it convinced high-profile investors and celebrities to…

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S4 E5: Adam's Hot Take: Ben Smith Commentary 6:18

1+ y ago6:18

6:18

What makes Ben Smith different from so many journalists? He’s not reporting the news, he’s breaking it. Adam takes 5 minutes to deep dive into exactly what this means, how it sets Ben up as the go-to journalist in media, and why he has an athlete mindset. And if you want to get into it further, follow Adam on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n an…

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S4 Ep4: MainStreet - How Media Businesses Can Survive a Downturn 30:24

1+ y ago30:24

30:24

Every year hundreds of billions of dollars are left on the table because entrepreneurs don't know how to access Government funding. MainStreet is fixing that. Adam jumps into conversation with Doug Ludlow, CEO of MainStreet, the platform taking the guesswork out of how to access tax credits. Doug discusses how media companies can survive through an…

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S4 Ep3: Why Ben Smith is Fixing The News With Semafor 32:55

1+ y ago32:55

32:55

Getting people to trust news sources is tough but Ben Smith is facing the challenge head-on, building credibility through Semafor. Find out how. Ben is Editor-in-Chief and Co-founder of Semafor, the online news platform that strives to become a trusted news source in an interconnected world, based on journalistic transparency and a platform that de…

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S4 Ep2: How Elon Musk Will Create The Best Ad Platform In The World 4:52

1+ y ago4:52

4:52

If you’re a media operator looking for a fresh take on the Elon/Twitter story, you’ve found it here. Adam Ryan runs through the issues from a media perspective, digging into Elon’s proposed changes to advertising on the platform and how it’s likely to squeeze out the likes of Meta. Searing analysis, great commentary and all inside 5-minutes And if …

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S4 Ep1: How AI is Rewriting Media's Future With Ben Faw, AdVon Commerce 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

33:32

What does the future of machine learning look like? Ben Faw has some hot takes. AdVon Commerce is the company that harnesses proprietary software to create value in e-commerce, working with brands like Beauty Bakerie and Over Easy. Ben and Adam open season 4 by getting into the future of machine learning for content creators and brands. They discus…

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S3 EP11: Is Substack's Recommendations Sustainable For Newsletter Growth? 4:25

2y ago4:25

4:25

Substack has made a bold move with its newsletter subscriptions, but how does it work and should other media companies follow suit? Adam gets into it in a 5-minute dive into subscription recommendations. The figures look promising but are they sustainable, and what’s stopping super successful writers from leaving the platform? Want to take the disc…

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S3 EP10: Why Only Fans is Best in Class In The Creator Economy 5:15

2y ago5:15

5:15

In this 5-minute tear down, Adam responds to comments on his recent viral tweet asking if the creator economy is cratering. Join Adam as he gets into how platforms are connecting audiences and creators on a deeper level, and how Only Fans does business differently. Want to see what all the noise is about? Here’s the tweet that went viral: https://t…

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S3 EP9: How The Most Effective Media Companies Embrace Change 5:08

2y ago5:08

5:08

In this 5-minute tear down, Adam reacts to what he learnt in his interview with CEO of Incredible Dream Studios CEO, Jane Hoffacker. You’ll hear Adam’s take on why media companies should take action when an industry goes in two different directions, how to use digital to build community, and why change is hard but necessary. If you want to hear how…

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S3 EP8: How to Leverage IP and Create a Board Game, With Jane Hoffacker 28:31

2y ago28:31

28:31

Jane Hoffacker is on a mission to help players escape on fantasy adventures through tabletop games. Find out how she’s building a media company focused on bringing stories to life. Adam and Jane get into why Incredible Dream Studios is zigging when everyone else is zagging, why your community helps you find relevance, and why they’re in a state of …

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S3 EP7: Beast Burgers: What Media Companies Can Learn From Mr Beast 5:14

2y ago5:14

5:14

What can media companies learn from the success of Mr Beast’s burger launch? Plenty, as it turns out. Adam shares some spicy takes on why product quality is less important than brand love, why you should surround yourself with talent, and why creators might just be the asset your media company needs Want to take the discussion further? Follow Adam …

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S3 EP6: Core Competencies: Why Media Companies No Longer Have to Stay In Their Lane 4:15

2y ago4:15

4:15

The days of single focus media businesses are declining. Adam Ryan explains why multiple core competencies are opening up huge opportunities for media companies. Adam dives straight in with a look back at how traditional media companies operated, focused almost exclusively on one part of their business - like advertising. But with barriers to areas…

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S3 EP5: How to Get Companies Ingrained Into Culture 7:17

2y ago7:17

7:17

So often media companies hold back from being truly creative with their marketing. But when they let loose they become culture shapers. Find out how. In this 5-minute episode Adam breaks down three ways your company can stop sitting on the sidelines and begin to shape the culture around it. Because when you own the narrative, the world’s your oyste…

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S3 EP4: Why Media Companies Should Avoid the Lowest Common Denominator 4:53

2y ago4:53

4:53

Is low signal content really the answer for follower engagement? Adam Ryan has some strong feelings around playing to the lowest common denominator. Find out more. Adam gets straight into a subject all media companies should be talking about. In this 5-minute episode he talks clickbait, creating content with one person in mind, and how negative sig…

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S3 EP3: How Often Can You Push Products To Your Audience? 7:55

2y ago7:55

7:55

How do you get the right balance between pushing your products and keeping on the good side of your audience? In this 5-minute teardown, Adam Ryan takes you through his thoughts on getting it right, with some practical examples thrown in along the way. If you’re running a media company, a creator or building audiences of any kind, this is the episo…

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S3 EP2: How Axios Sold to Cox Communications for $525 Million 5:23

2y ago5:23

5:23

After raising $57 million over the last 5 years, D.C. based media company Axios has been acquired by Cox Communications for $525 million. With execution being key, Adam discusses why some considered Axios to be doomed from the start, only to end up with one of the best outcomes we’ve seen just 5 years later. And if you want to get into it further, …

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S3 EP1: Modern Content Marketing with Amanda Natividad 35:27

2y ago35:27

35:27

Welcome to Season 3 of Media Moves! This season's topic: Content to Commerce. We are happy to be speaking with Amanda Natividad, VP of Marketing for SparkToro. Join Adam and Amanda as they discuss the benefits of sticking to your niche and personal experiences, modern content marketing, and content creator’s responsibility for copywriting. And if y…

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Media Moves: Season 3 Trailer - Content to Commerce 1:02

2y ago1:02

1:02

The media landscape is changing fast and content to commerce is the number one topic on the minds of media operators. Ever since Penn Gaming bought a stake a Barstool, media companies have sat up and decided they want some skin in the game. Media Moves understands the playbook inside out and every week listeners can expect to hear from high-quality…

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S2 EP17: The Problem With Media Subscription Models And The Shocking Statistics 5:01

2y ago5:01

5:01

This is a spicy one. Why don’t subscription models work? Because they rely on subscription sleepers. Adam Ryan, digs into what that means for media companies. Adam pulls no punches in this 5-minute episode. Find out just how many subscribers become inactive the day after sign-up and why a subscription model should never be your sole play. You’ll al…

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S2 EP16: Adam’s Hot Take: Why Informa Bought Industry Dive And What it Means For Media 7:35

2y ago7:35

7:35

Why would a huge European event business snap up a relatively unknown media company? In this 5-minute tear down, Adam Ryan has the answers. Join Adam as he shares his personal experience talking to Industry Dive CEO Sean Griffey, why Informa has done the math, and some of the challenges they’ll face going forward. You’ll hear Adam’s spicy takes on …

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S2 EP15: Why Paid Marketing Has a Negative Perception (And Why That’s Wrong) 7:02

2y ago7:02

7:02

Why is paid marketing getting a bad rap? When some of the biggest media businesses in the world leverage it, it’s time to challenge the trend. Adam takes 5 minutes to call out the problems of assuming paid content is lower quality, why your product’s market fit is key, and how Workweek is thinking about paid and organic content. Don’t forget to sub…

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S2 EP14: 3 Ways to Retain Talent and Stop Creators Graduating 6:28

2y ago6:28

6:28

How do you retain talent and keep your creatives in-house? It’s a question that’s plagued media operators for years, and Adam has the solution. In fact, he has 3. Join Adam, as he takes a 5-minute run through on ways to create the kind of work environment that encourages and nurtures your top talent. You’ll also hear Adam’s hot takes on the creator…

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S2 EP13: How Media Companies Are Getting In On The Content to Commerce Playbook And Raising Their Brand. 3:13

2y ago3:13

3:13

What happens when a media company like Morning Brew starts selling merch? They make the kind of vertical play that launches their brand into the stratosphere. Adam introduces season 3 of Media Moves, talking about the growing trend among media companies of turning content into commerce. Running the kinds of playbooks companies like Under Armour and…

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S2 EP12: How to Build an Online Community Like Spiceworks 4:25

2y ago4:25

4:25

How do you solve a problem like LinkedIn? To get past high noise, low signal and build an online community that’s truly meaningful, you need a vertical social network. In this 5-minute run through, Adam unpacks how his old company, Spiceworks, did just that. By creating mascots, products and conversations that actually meant something to their cust…

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S2 EP11: Why Tone of Voice is a Ghostwriter's Secret Sauce, With Twitter King, Charlie Light 33:07

2y ago33:07

33:07

Becoming a ghostwriter and capturing someone’s tone of voice is a tough gig. Done well it saves creators time and can take their Twitter engagement to the next level. Find out how. Charlie Light knew he’d got Twitter after his parody account gained huge traction over lockdown. Now he’s pouring all that knowledge into the Workweek mission as the lat…

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S2 EP10: How The Minions Leveraged TikTok to Shape Culture 5:27

2y ago5:27

5:27

What happens when TikTok and culture collide? The most successful holiday box office opening in the history of the movies. In this quick dive, Adam talks about why media operators act out of fear, missing out on huge opportunities to influence culture, why you need to let your best people loose on TikTok, and why a bunch of 20-something men are dre…

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S2 EP9: How Adam’s Thinking About a Recession 6:56

2y ago6:56

6:56

With a 50% chance of recession in the next two years, it’s time to get into the circle of success. Adam Ryan explains. Join Adam as he takes a 5-minute run at explaining how to succeed during a recession. While not all industries are recession-proof, you can give yourself the best chance of survival by creating a smaller circle of success. How? By …

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S2 EP8: Why Great Media Companies Scale Creators’ Time 3:54

2y ago3:54

3:54

If there’s one question Adam gets asked all the time, it’s this: What does Workweek actually do? In this media podcast, he unpacks the Workweek mission around the creator economy. When you're writing a newsletter or creating a podcast your time is pressed. From ad sales to admin, being a Swiss Army Knife isn’t optimal, and that’s where Workweek ste…

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S2 EP7: Why Taylor Swift is The New Bruce Springsteen 5:21

2y ago5:21

5:21

Looking for a debate around the water cooler? Adam gets into why Taylor Swift is the Springsteen of our generation and the secrets of creating longevity. In this five minute solo conversation, get inside Adam’s head as he shares his thoughts on why some brands last decades and others have much shorter life spans. The secret? Growing with your audie…

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S2 EP6: How The Gist is Smashing Barriers For Sports Fans 39:00

2y ago39:00

39:00

When you’re a woman who loves sports, it’s easy to get overlooked and excluded by traditional media. But Jacie deHoop isn’t standing for that. Find out why 500,000 sports fans can’t be wrong. As a lifelong athlete and with a background in finance, Jacie is at the cutting edge of sports and business. Co-Founding The Gist, a sports media brand and ne…

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S2 EP5: How to Lean Into Culture And Plot Media Trends, With Dan Runcie of Trapital 42:50

2y ago42:50

42:50

How do you strategize for a musical genre? You embrace the culture that surrounds it. Dan Runcie is a founder at the intersection of music and business. Hip-hop is way more than just the music, it’s business, culture, and the artists themselves. Dan is one-step ahead of the moves with Trapital, assessing the deals, companies, and artists that shape…

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S2 EP4: How the Power Rangers Inspired Jamie Seltzer to Help Founders Succeed 31:41

2y ago31:41

31:41

Only when you’ve truly been a fan of a product (or kids’ cartoon) can you truly understand how brand affinity works. Just ask Jamie Seltzer, General Partner at LightShed Ventures. With a background at the intersection of media, finance, and tech Jamie, through LightShed, is investing in founders at the forefront of these industries. Adam digs deep …

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S2 EP3: Is This the Craziest Media Business Model Ever? With Preston Holland, Flying Media Group 35:09

2y ago35:09

35:09

Don’t own an airport? Build one yourself, then create a real estate empire around it. Oh and run a media company as well. Meet the high flying COO. Amelia Earhart changed the aviation story back in 1927. Flying Magazine picked up the narrative and, still going strong, was acquired by the Flying Media Group in 2021. But what happens when you need a …

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