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Ep. 68 News Bias & Free Speech in Ad Tech with Vanessa Otero from Ad Fontes Media

Mar 4, 2025
Vanessa Otero, CEO of Ad Fontes Media, shares her fascinating journey from patent attorney to media bias expert. She discusses the rise of partisan media and its impact on journalism. Otero highlights how advertisers often block valuable news content due to keyword filtering, advocating for a more nuanced approach. She also challenges the notion that negativity in news should be avoided, suggesting it can enhance audience engagement and ad performance. This thoughtful conversation navigates the intertwining of free speech, advertising, and reliable journalism.
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