In today's issue, we've got the latest on what audio creators need to know on the Threads and Twitter front, a "band in a box" invention, why contextual advertising is where it's at, upcoming audio events, and what's been making waves. Here are the promised links:

• On July 27, the Signal Awards are hosting a panel on The State of Podcasting.
• On August 2, Music Ally SI:X is hosting a free webinar for audio creators on creating the perfect pitch.
• On October 12, the winners of the Independent Podcast Awards will be announced.
• Read Karissa Bell of Endgadget's article on the reasons Threads might currently be “Twitter’s biggest threat.”