Ranker Founder & CEO Clark Benson

On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Clark Benson, the CEO of Ranker, to discuss his journey as a lifelong entrepreneur and the evolution of media in the digital age. Clark shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in the media landscape, the rise of the influencer economy, and how Ranker has become a definitive source for crowdsourced rankings in pop culture.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:21 - Clark Benson's entrepreneurial journey
00:54 - The genesis of Ranker
01:38 - Ranker's growth and data collection
02:22 - Ranker's products and services
03:29 - The state of media today
04:44 - The impact of social media and algorithms
05:54 - The influencer economy and its effects on media
07:47 - The challenges of running a media company
09:05 - The future of media and consumer reckoning
10:20 - The role of AI in media
12:31 - The creator economy and its implications
14:38 - The impact of AI on Ranker's workflow
16:33 - A day in the life of Clark Benson
18:39 - Hiring and company culture at Ranker
20:10 - Essential tools and apps for productivity
21:12 - Economic outlook and advertising trends
22:26 - The importance of giving and taking chances
24:29 - Clark's personal story of support and encouragement