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Curiosity-Driven Journalism Thrives Despite Media Trends
Curiosity-driven journalism, not opinion-shaping, builds enduring audiences. Discover how data-rich narratives and academic rigor create trust and understanding across media formats.
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US Pushes Back Against European Tech Regulation as Free Speech Defense
US advocates for open speech abroad, challenging European regulations that stifle innovation and favor authoritarian models. This stance, rooted in First Amendment principles, sparks diplomatic tension and questions of consistency.
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Semafor's Sustainable Model: Profitability Through Talent and Events
Semafor achieves profitability in three years with a sustainable model, proving quality journalism can thrive. Events drive high margins and brand growth, while talent and culture fuel expansion.
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Journalist's Substack Series Challenges Legacy Media on Truth
Independent platforms empower journalists to challenge legacy media gatekeepers, enabling direct publication of detailed accounts to counter false narratives and expose journalistic failures.
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Kevin O'Leary Leverages Media Persona for Policy Influence and Cognitive Sharpness
Attention, not wealth, fuels modern power. Kevin O'Leary uses media ubiquity and a persona to influence policy, demonstrating sustained visibility's potent currency.
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Creators Supplant Journalists in Public Figure Interviews
Creators now secure interviews with powerful figures over journalists, forcing legacy media to adopt creator strategies while creators navigate influence and authenticity.
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YouTube Dominance and Right-Wing Media Fractures Reshape 2025 Media
YouTube's 2025 dominance fractured right-wing media and sidelined traditional TV, revealing a fragmented landscape where AI-generated content and influencer narratives now shape public discourse.
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Instagram's 2025 Vision: Private Messaging, Video, and Creator Relationships
Instagram prioritizes private messaging and video, expanding to TV screens to capture user attention and foster creator relationships, while adapting to AI and user-driven algorithmic control.
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Andy Richter's Tradesman Mentality Fuels Adaptable Media Career
Navigate industry shifts with a "tradesman" mentality, embracing diverse opportunities from late-night TV to podcasting to maintain a resilient, multi-hyphenate career.
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The New Yorker's Subscription Strategy and Digital Adaptation
The New Yorker thrives by prioritizing loyal subscribers over advertising, proving quality storytelling and a deliberate pace remain profitable in the digital age.
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PBS Fights for Survival Against Political Defunding Efforts
PBS CEO Paula Kerger reveals unprecedented political attacks and defends public broadcasting's vital role in education, emergency alerts, and diverse content amidst debates on its digital future.
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Supreme Court's Hidden Culture: Journalism's Lens on Secrecy
Investigative reporter Jodi Kantor exposes the Supreme Court's hidden secrecy, revealing how newer justices strategically shape public perception amidst an era of fractured media and eroding trust.
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Everything Is Becoming Television: The Passive Flow Erodes Thought
Everything is becoming television, a passive video flow that erodes deep thinking and elevates short-form performance, yet complex ideas and niche content also thrive, creating a bifurcated media landscape.
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