The state of the state of the word

<p>This week on WPwatercooler we are talking about the <a href= "https://wordpress.org/news/2020/12/state-of-the-word-2020/">State of the Word 2020</a> that <a href= "https://twitter.com/photomatt">Matt Mullenweg</a> did. Typically this happens at the WordCamp US event but due to COVID-19 restrictions, this event happened on its own on Thursday, December 17th, 2020.</p> <p>We'll be discussing this broadcast and the announcement made on it.</p> <h3>Socials</h3> <p>Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/wpwatercooler<br /> Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/wpwatercooler<br /> YouTube ▶ https://www.youtube.com/wpwatercooler<br /> Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/wpwatercooler</p> <h3>Panel</h3> <p>Jason Tucker @jasontucker https://twitter.com/jasontucker<br /> Steve Zehngut @zengy https://twitter.com/zengy<br /> Sé Reed @sereedmedia https://twitter.com/sereedmedia</p> <h3>Show Sponsors</h3> <p><strong>Desktop Server</strong> – ServerPress <a href= "https://serverpress.com/">https://serverpress.com/</a><br /> <strong>WPsitesync</strong> <a href= "https://www.wpsitesync.com/">https://www.wpsitesync.com/</a></p> <p><strong>Cloudways</strong> – Cloudways is a managed WordPress hosting provider that offers 5 best-in-class cloud providers, giving you freedom of choice and flexibility to build amazing WordPress websites. It comes with an intuitive platform that lets you manage your server and applications within a few clicks. All this is backed by 24/7 professional support that acts as your extended team as you grow your business. <a href= "https://www.cloudways.com/en/">https://www.cloudways.com/en/</a></p> <h3>Are You Looking For Brand Awareness?</h3> <p>You could be a show sponsor. Let people know you’re still in business and supporting your products. Supporting podcasts is a great way to repurpose your in-person conference budget.</p> <p>We have been sponsored by big brands such as Kinsta and Cloudways. Why not get your audience in front of the thousands of people who download this show every month?</p> <p>Yes, WPwaterco