This week's guest is Alastair Brian, fact-checking lead at The Ferret. He spoke about out the realities of modern fact-checking (it’s like Sisyphus on steroids), how to win over new readers who don’t have a pre-existing trusted relationship, and how community is at the heart of any sustainable revenue stream
In the news roundup the team discusses the battle for Spotify's soul, Google's latest plan to replace the third-party cookie, a Tortoise, and local newspaper group Archant being back up for sale after only 18 months. As of the time this episode goes live, we have lost our bet about Taylor Swift.
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Big Noises: Ricky Sutton on publisher valuations, AI, and platform frenemies
Big Noises: Mpho Raborife on keeping Gen Z engaged
Big Noises: Michelle Manafy on the media’s universal problems
Big Noises: Shirish Kulkarni on why there are no quick fixes in media
Media Voices at FIPP Congress 2023: Resilience in the face of disruption
Big Noises: Jacob Donnelly on why publishers can’t resist the pursuit of scale
Big Noises: Barry Adams on why AI will not kill SEO
Big Noises: Amy Kean on why media needs more weirdos
Big Noises: Neil Thackray on why content is not king
PPA Festival Special: How publishers are future-proofing audience relationships
Practical AI Podcast Special: Lessons from local media
Substack UK Head of Writer Partnerships Farrah Storr on why every magazine should embrace paid newsletters
Semafor Media Reporter Max Tani on joining a global media start-up
TIME Editor in Chief & CEO Edward Felsenthal on the secret to lasting 100 years
Trusted Media Brands CEO Bonnie Kintzer on future-proofing a legacy publisher
The Ankler CEO Janice Min on turning a newsletter into a media business
Financial Times’ Head of Newsletters Sarah Ebner on the varied role of newsletters
Word in Black COO Andrew Ramsammy on the opportunities of news collaboratives
Good Housekeeping Editor in Chief Gaby Huddart on using their centenary to be future-facing
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