"World of DaaS" Breaking Points Host Saagar Enjeti - Anti-Establishment Media
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Apr 16, 2024 Saagar Enjeti, co-host of Breaking Points, discusses media business models, biases in anti-establishment media, parallels in US history, aliens and conspiracies in DC parties. The episode explores diversifying revenue streams, success of Politico and Axios, navigating biases, analyzing US presidents, challenges of being a Congressman, questioning mainstream beliefs, and the purpose of institutions.
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Media Business Models
- Legacy media companies relying solely on web advertising are failing.
- Subscription models, like those used by the New York Times and successful Substack creators, offer more stability.
Successful News Models
- Companies like Politico and Axios thrive because they are primarily event companies, supplementing their revenue with news.
- Their news serves as a targeted marketing tool for high-value clients.
Avoiding Sensationalism
- Diversify revenue streams to avoid sensationalism and maintain journalistic integrity.
- Relying solely on subscriptions can incentivize creators to prioritize "red meat" content over nuanced reporting.