The New Creator Video Play: Moving From Shorts to CTV | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition of the Behind the Numbers podcast, eMarketer analyst Emmy Liederman moderates a panel with Nicole Marcus of Dick's Sporting Goods and Alison O'Keefe of Best Buy about the evolving creator video landscape and its migration from short-form platforms to Connected TV (CTV). The discussion highlights how both retailers are shifting from one‑off influencer deals to longer‑term, story‑driven partnerships that blend micro, nano, and mega creators with brand‑specific product moments. They explore the blurred lines between creators and traditional celebrities, the need for flexible production models, and how sports and other live events are being extended through creator‑generated content on CTV and social feeds. The guests share practical frameworks for selecting talent, building internal creator ecosystems, and leveraging influencer‑driven storytelling to reach audiences as they abandon linear TV.
The Journeyman Media Network Is Born
In this special edition of Journeyman Unfiltered, publisher Marlon Weems announces the formation of the Journeyman Media Network, a collective of independent Substack creators—including Sherry Dunn, Arturo Domínguez, and Zuri Stevens—aimed at pooling resources, audiences, and infrastructure to compete with...
Matt Belloni on the Oscars, the Ellisons, and Hollywood’s Next Chapter
In this episode of Channels with Peter Kafka, Puck journalist Matt Belloni breaks down the 2026 Oscars, highlighting Warner Bros.’s final big‑budget campaign with films like “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” and the shifting power dynamics after the studio’s...
Government Power, Media Empires, and the Fight for an Informed Public - Episode 679 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
In this episode, host Carl Bode and guest discuss the entanglement of government authority, media consolidation, and municipal broadband, using historic cases like Burlington Telecom’s Al Jazeera controversy to illustrate the challenges of public‑owned networks. They trace how telecom giants have...
Live with The New World: Matt Kelly and David Aaronovitch
In this live episode of The New World, editor‑in‑chief Matt Kelly chats with Substack writer David Aaronovitch about the chaotic fallout from recent Middle‑East crises, especially the U.S.‑Iran confrontation and its ripple effects on oil markets, Russia, and global geopolitics....
The AI Tool Stack That Saves Creators Hours Every Week
In this episode, host Michael Stelzner chats with AI educator and founder Rene Remschik about how creators can leverage a curated AI tool stack to dramatically cut content production time. Rene shares his journey from early ChatGPT adopter to building...
Creators Meet Commerce: How They Guide Customers From Inspiration to Checkout | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition of the eMarketer "Behind the Numbers" podcast, senior analyst Minda Smiley moderates a panel with Corey Weaver, Head of Influence at Gap Inc., and Alexis Call, Director of Digital Merchandising at Stanley 1913. The discussion explores...
TikTok After the Legal Fight: Why It’s Coming for Meta’s Ad Dollars
In this episode, Digiday’s Kamiko McCoy and Tim Peterson sit down with TikTok US platform reporter Crystal Scanlan to unpack TikTok’s post‑legal‑battle strategy. With the U.S. ban threat lifted, TikTok is shifting from defensive mode to aggressively courting ad dollars,...
Toure Show—America Is The Iran War Villain
In this episode of the Toure Show, the host argues that the United States and Israel are the primary aggressors in the ongoing Iran war, highlighting the recent appointment of Mojtaba Khomeini as Iran's new supreme leader and the U.S....
A War; A Suicide; A Murder; A Suspicious Death And A Spy? Putin's Myriad Ties To Epstein
In this episode, host and analyst Misha dissect the chaotic state of Russian foreign policy, highlighting Putin's erratic leadership, the murky Russia‑Iran coordination, and the fallout from recent Iranian unrest. They then pivot to the tangled web of Jeffrey Epstein’s...
A Check-In with SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin
SAG‑AFTRA president Sean Astin entered his term amid a storm of high‑profile disputes, from an FCC clash over Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue to the rise of synthetic performers and a retreat by OpenAI on a controversial opt‑out request. As the union...
How to Chart a Career Path in Modern Hollywood, With Rachel Sennott
In this episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany chats with multi‑talented actor‑writer‑producer Rachel Sennott about carving a career path in today’s Hollywood. Rachel recounts how she broke out of NYU’s siloed acting program by collaborating with film students, building...
NBC's Top Climate Reporter Resigns
In this episode of Heated, climate reporter Chase Kane discusses his resignation from NBC News after eight years, citing systemic barriers that prevent climate stories from receiving prominent coverage. He describes how editorial decisions, time constraints, and a perception that...
The Big Creator Breakout in 2026 | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition of the eMarketer podcast, Principal Analyst Max Willins reveals that U.S. creator earnings are projected to hit $21 billion in 2026, nearly doubling since 2022 and outpacing traditional web‑publisher revenues. He explains how creators have moved from...
Live with Vicky Ward Investigates
In this live Q&A, journalist Vicky Ward fields audience questions about Jeffrey Epstein’s network, discussing why powerful figures continued to associate with him after his 2008 conviction, the role of the Zorro Ranch, and the limited insights gained from recent...
Killing the Punchline
In this episode of Disinfo Detox, host Nolan interviews comedian, writer, and tech‑policy commentator Ron Placone. They dive deep into the controversy around Section 230, arguing that dismantling it would worsen online surveillance and give platforms even more incentive to censor...
Cheaper Audible for Podcast-Lovers
The episode highlights Audible's new $8.99 standard plan, which offers unlimited access to Audible originals, nearly 200 former Wondery+ shows, and one audiobook per month, with a limited-time $5.99 introductory rate. It also covers Apple Podcasts' debut speaking slot at...
OpenAI's Ad Push Begins, and The Knot Is Co-Piloting
In this Digiday episode, hosts Kamiko McCoy and Tim Peterson discuss OpenAI's recent moves, including a controversial Pentagon partnership and the launch of its first ad‑tech deal with Criteo, signaling the start of ads on ChatGPT's free tier. They interview...
268. Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle
In this episode, Matt Abrahams talks with Stanford professor Angele Christen about the tension creators face between authenticity and the algorithmic push for drama and spectacle. Christen explains how granular metrics reward conflict‑driven or extreme content, creating short‑term virality but...
The Retro Innovation of ‘The Pitt,’ With Lead Producer John Wells
In this episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany talks with veteran TV producer John Wells about the unconventional production model behind HBO Max’s procedural drama “The Pit.” Wells explains how the show revives the classic broadcast‑style format—15 episodes per...
1023. Emily Nemens
Emily Nemens, author of the Tin House novel Clutch, gained early acclaim with her debut The Cactus League, which was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and featured on NPR and Lit Hub’s 2020 favorites lists. Her short fiction...
Why some Creators Are Now Back Auditing Their Brand Deals
In this episode, Digiday hosts Tamika Baziel, a B2B creator, who explains why she audited and ultimately severed her partnership with Hootsuite after learning of its collaboration with ICE and concerns about surveillance culture. She details her systematic audit process—using...
Sony Film CEO on Losing ‘Sinners’ and the Endless Big Tech Battle
In this episode, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman discusses Sony’s recent slate—including new Spider‑Man, Jumanji, Resident Evil, and the original animated film Goat—and how the studio thrives without its own streaming platform by partnering with giants like...
Our Quantum Future with Evan Kubes
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger chats with Evan Kubas, a lawyer‑turned‑quantum media entrepreneur, about the origins of Quantum Insider and its parent company Resonance. Kubas recounts how he and co‑founder Alex Challens built a leading quantum news platform from...
Prediction Markets Are Invading Everything
In this episode, Alex Heath talks with Substack CEO Chris Best about Substack’s new integration with prediction market platform Polymarket, which lets writers embed live market data in their posts. Best explains his personal fascination with prediction markets, citing how...
Why the Former Sony Head Blames Himself for the Infamous Hack
In this episode, host Matt Belloni sits down with Michael Lynton, former Sony Pictures CEO and current Snap Inc. chairman, to dissect his decision to greenlight the controversial comedy "The Interview" and the subsequent 2014 Sony hack. Lynton reflects on...
Profit or Nonprofit? A Debate over Journalism’s Future
In this episode of Journalism 2050, host Emily Bell and Heather Chaplin discuss the survival of journalism with two innovators: Vanan Murugesan of the nonprofit Sahan Journal and Joshi Herrmann of the subscription‑based Mill Media. The conversation contrasts nonprofit grant funding...
Janice Min on Hollywood’s Crisis; Reed Duchscher on the Creator Boom
Janice Min, publisher of The Ankler, paints a bleak picture of Hollywood, likening Los Angeles to a "Detroit vibe" as media consolidation squeezes the advertising pool. In contrast, Reed Duchscher, founder of Night, announced a $70 million raise to expand his agency...
263. Smart Isn’t the Same as Clear: How to Sharpen Your Ideas
In this episode, Matt Abrahams talks with Nick Thompson, former editor‑in‑chief of Wired and current CEO of The Atlantic, about why clear, authentic communication beats cleverness in today’s noisy, AI‑driven world. Thompson emphasizes the power of specificity, honest voice, and...