The New York Times – “The Era of Audio Creators Has Arrived” by Taylor Lorenz

In this 2021 feature by Taylor Lorenz, Francesca Hogi is spotlighted as a prominent voice in the rise of audio creators on Clubhouse. With over 323,000 followers at the time, Francesca was one of 40 founding members of the Audio Collective—an alliance of top creators using audio to build community, innovate, and influence culture in real time.

The article dives into how Francesca and fellow creators were redefining influence through live, unscripted conversations—and partnering with brands, agencies, and platforms to bring more intentionality, creativity, and safety to the emerging audio space.

Francesca speaks to the rapid growth and unique power of voice as a medium:

“We’re getting approached by other creators who see we’re able to build community and innovate, and they want to partner with us.”

Read: The New York Times – The Era of Audio Creators Has Arrived