People say they miss when MTV played music videos, but their viewing habits say otherwise!
We revisited one of our most popular episodes from 2023, but trimmed it down to include the best parts. I’m joined by Zack O’Malley Greenburg to unpack MTV’s rise from a scrappy video platform to a cultural powerhouse. We break down breakthrough moments like Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”, the rise of reality TV, the networks influence, rise, fall, and what’s next?
CHAPTERS
01:04 The Birth of MTV
04:45 MTV's Business Model
13:01 Cultural Impact of Influence
21:28 Rise of Reality TV
29:59 MTV ‘s Decline
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg, Author, Empire State of Mind
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