Chapter
The Daily Grind to Save a Media Startup
31:54 - 37:03 (05:09)
The day-to-day work to save a struggling media startup involves grinding out verticalized ad sales and building niche content, work that is below the pay grade of media magnates like Jeff Bezos. Many media companies see this work as important but know that it is not always high return on investment.
Clips
Former BuzzFeed editor Ben Smith discusses the first episode of the new season of Succession, where the characters plan their new business venture called The 100, which is a mix of Substack, MasterClass, The Economist and The New Yorker.
31:54 - 32:57 (01:03)
Summary
Former BuzzFeed editor Ben Smith discusses the first episode of the new season of Succession, where the characters plan their new business venture called The 100, which is a mix of Substack, MasterClass, The Economist and The New Yorker. He also talks about his new media venture, Semaphore.
ChapterThe Daily Grind to Save a Media Startup
Episode“The Munsters” with Jesse Armstrong, Frank Rich, and Ben Smith
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The day-to-day of saving the Washington Post involves verticalized ad sales and building great DC restaurant coverage, tasks which are essentially below Jeff Bezos' pay grade but are necessary for the growth and survival of media startups.
32:57 - 37:03 (04:06)
Summary
The day-to-day of saving the Washington Post involves verticalized ad sales and building great DC restaurant coverage, tasks which are essentially below Jeff Bezos' pay grade but are necessary for the growth and survival of media startups.