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The fragility of commodity-type businesses
There are plenty of stories about SVB, the banking crisis, and what transpired the last 7 days. It’s safe to…
The Worst Part of Media Businesses
Newsletter businesses have gotten a lot of love in the last 5 years. Companies like Industry Dive, Morning Brew, Axios,…
3 Predictions for 2023
Three predictions for 2023 Three industry-moving predictions My top threads My top podcasts Want to see something cool and make…
Buzzfeed’s downfall: is their business model to blame?
Buzzfeed is now worth $144M. Buzzfeed has Complex Networks, a Pulitizer-winning newsroom, and a household brand name. And they’re worth…
AI’s impact on the media industry: lowering the cost of production
AI this. AI that. It’s the future. It’s everything! Meh. AI is amazing and will change so much of the…
Bob Iger’s return to Disney: what will his next moves be?
Bob Iger recently made waves when he announced he would return to Disney as CEO. His welcome back was like…
Another damn data article…but without the bullshit
“Data Is the New Oil of the Digital Economy” – Wired, 2007 “The world’s most valuable resource is no longer…
The Ponzi Platform
Recently there’s been a ton of talk about newsletter growth on platforms like Substack and beehiiv. There have been articles…
