The Grill Room

The Business Insider Rescue Plan

The Times’ Talent Trap

Netflix–NFL Murmurs & A World Cup Scandal

Back in the News: Byron Tells All

Byron Allen’s acquisition of BuzzFeed serves as a strategic vehicle to scale his existing free streaming platform, Local Now, by leveraging the brand’s reach to capture a larger share of the digital advertising market. By positioning BuzzFeed as a free, ad-supported streaming service, Allen aims to challenge YouTube’s ...

Media’s Midyear Report Card

The media industry is undergoing a profound transformation as legacy institutions and streaming services compete against tech-driven platforms like YouTube and Instagram for dominance in an entertainment-focused landscape. While brands like The New York Times retain value through integrated ecosystems, traditional netw...

Brian Tyler Cohen’s Media Gospel

The Times Goes Local!

The New York Times is testing a local newsletter in the Twin Cities, signaling a strategic ambition to capture a local news market that many national media organizations have abandoned. This initiative leverages the Times' existing subscription bundle—including games, cooking, and Wirecutter—to provide a comprehensive ...

YouTube Freakonomics

Introducing: Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger

The New York Times’s Video Manifesto

The media industry is undergoing a significant "Pivot to Video 2.0," characterized by major institutions like The New York Times shifting toward video-centric models to engage younger audiences and maintain relevance in a post-text landscape. Unlike the failed 2015 strategy that relied on external platforms for traffic...

Trump Fatigue Meets Its Match

Inside the NBCU Custody Battle

Who Watches the Bots?

AI models require independent, expert-led audits to ensure accuracy in high-stakes domains like politics, healthcare, and personal finance. Currently, AI companies often grade their own performance, creating a trust gap that necessitates external accountability similar to industry-standard safety testing. While social ...

The New York Times’ Russini Reckoning

The Silicon Valley Comms Manifesto

Roku, Vox, and More Bari Madness

Lazarus Rises

The Next Creator Gold Rush

Fox One's Big Moment

60 Minutes' Ticking Time Bomb

The firing of Scott Pelley from CBS News signals a deepening crisis within the network, characterized by internal dysfunction and a sharp clash between veteran talent and new leadership. Barry Weiss and Nick Bilton are attempting to overhaul 60 Minutes to adapt to a digital-first landscape, yet their lack of traditiona...