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.
The Information Reporter Kaya Yurieff on covering the sprawling creator economy
Founder of The Manchester Mill Joshi Herrmann on why local news must rediscover its pride
Social Spider MD David Floyd on finding a better way to fund local news
Conversations: How robot journalism is powering the modern newsroom
Former EMPIRE Editor in Chief Terri White on why she left the best job in magazines
Editor and publisher of Freelancer Sophie Cross on the joys of launching an indie mag
Future Chief Audience & eCom Officer Aaron Asadi on driving affiliate revenue
Journalism.co.uk Editor Marcela Kunova on nurturing innovation in newsrooms
Bauer CEO Chris Duncan on leading a magazine business through lockdown
Independent Digital News & Media's Jo Holdaway on the importance of data to publishers
Defector VP of Revenue & Operations Jasper Wang on growing an employee-owned newsbrand
MDIF Deputy CEO Mohamed Nanabhay on investing in sustainable media businesses
Decanter Editor in Chief Chris Maillard on refreshing Future’s wine brand for its loyal readers
Conversations: How Eurosport is turning its evergreen content into success in podcasting
The Membership Economy's Robbie Kellman Baxter on developing compelling direct to consumer offers
Columnist and lecturer Bo Sacks on why now is the golden age of publishing
Special: Which publishers won the pandemic?
Mental Floss EIC Erin McCarthy on the title's 20-year mission to make readers smarter
Twitch's Creative Strategy Lead Jack Woodcock on building communities through livestreams
The Fat Zine co-founder Gina Tonic on being an activist vs. being a publisher
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