Semafor’s Ben Smith on Newsroom Wars
The Rebooting Show
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Exploring Media Landscape and Challenges in the Industry
The chapter delves into the evolving landscape of podcasts and media, reflecting on past incidents at Cannes and the launch of a new podcast that will cover media, politics, technology, and culture. It discusses the challenges faced by newsrooms amidst industry changes, the differences between British and American journalism, and the media's role as referees and influencers. The chapter also explores media companies transitioning to tech companies, selling ad products in a shrinking market, and the struggles in balancing profitability, cost-cutting, quality journalism, and workplace culture.
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