"Media Empires" | The Business of Newsletters, Podcasts, Creators, and Data Acquisition
Turpentine
57 episodes
5 months ago
Erik Torenberg interviews influential media creators, podcasters, newsletter writers, and media entrepreneurs to learn exactly how they built their empires.
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Erik Torenberg interviews influential media creators, podcasters, newsletter writers, and media entrepreneurs to learn exactly how they built their empires.
Media Empires is part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co
The New Media Flywheel: Content and Data with Craig Fuller of Freightwaves
"Media Empires" | The Business of Newsletters, Podcasts, Creators, and Data Acquisition
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1 year ago
The New Media Flywheel: Content and Data with Craig Fuller of Freightwaves
Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO of FreightWaves which began as a combination media company and data provider for the logistics industry, joins Erik Torenberg to discuss the evolution of FreightWaves, different media models and their scalability, and shares his thoughts on what the future of AI media will look like.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:15) The Evolution of Freight Waves
(03:01) Breaking Down Media Business Models and Monetization Strategies
(08:42) Complex Landscape of Media and Audience Engagement
(12:35) Sponsor: Turpentine
(13:26) Strategic Synergy Between Media and SaaS Businesses
(17:27) Underrated Potential of Media Businesses
(27:35) Opportunities and Challenges of Niche Media
(29:59) Vertical Media Opportunities Across Industries
(30:54) Dynamics of Media in the Supply Chain Industry
(32:33) Expanding Media Ventures
(33:41) Potential for Vertical Media in AI and Crypto
(35:39) Critique and Future of Tech Journalism
(37:34) Strategies and Challenges of Building a Vertical Media Business
(43:06) Importance of Breaking News and Building Credibility
(48:48) Evaluating Business Models for a New Media Venture
(58:06) Wrap
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"Media Empires" | The Business of Newsletters, Podcasts, Creators, and Data Acquisition
Erik Torenberg interviews influential media creators, podcasters, newsletter writers, and media entrepreneurs to learn exactly how they built their empires.
Media Empires is part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co
