Media and tech aren’t just intersecting — they’re fully intertwined. And to understand how those worlds work, and what they mean for you, veteran journalist Peter Kafka talks to industry leaders, upstarts and observers - and gets them to spell it out in plain, BS-free English. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Vox Media is splitting its operations into two distinct entities, with the Vox Media Podcast Network, New York Magazine, and Vox.com being acquired by James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems. This strategic shift moves away from the "house of brands" model adopted five years ago, favoring a focused approach that aligns growth-ori...
Versant, a standalone company spun out of Comcast’s cable networks, faces the challenge of transforming declining linear assets into a sustainable, growth-oriented media business. CEO Mark Lazarus outlines a strategy to reduce pay-TV dependency by evolving from an 80% cable-reliant model toward diversified digital and ...
Condé Nast has successfully transitioned from a collection of siloed, print-focused magazine fiefdoms into a profitable, global portfolio of brands. CEO Roger Lynch attributes this turnaround to structural consolidation, a focus on high-engagement cultural events like the Met Gala, and a pivot toward digital subscripti...
Sam Altman’s leadership at OpenAI faces intense scrutiny following a New Yorker profile that documents a pattern of alleged dishonesty and manipulation. While Silicon Valley often tolerates "reality distortion" in founders, Altman’s behavior is distinguished by his shift from a safety-focused nonprofit mission to an ag...
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