This episode features two conversations I had at CES as part of TRB Conversations, powered by EX.CO. First, a discussion with Vox Media CRO Geoff Schiller on the company’s bet on talent-led franchises, and why podcasts have become the proving ground for individuals over institutions. Vox has leaned into shows like Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway and A Touch More with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, treating talent development less like scale media and more like a studio model. Then, a conversation with Mark Floreani, CEO of FloSports, on the rise of niche sports and the power of owning IP end to end—from registration and ticketing to broadcast and fan experience.
