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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…
Is the Creator Economy cratering?
Maven, the ed-tech startup that raised $25M from Andreessen Horowitz, announced a significant business pivot this week. They’re moving their…
Axios owes Morning Brew a drink
With the Axios announcement to Cox last week for $525M we’re in a clear window of acquisitions of the digital…
Industry Dive is a narrative violation
In early 2021, I was funemployed. I wanted to start a new venture, but I was torn on what I…
