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"World of DaaS"

Breaking Points Host Saagar Enjeti - Anti-Establishment Media

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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Quick takeaways

  • Diversifying revenue streams is crucial for media success, moving away from ad-reliant models.
  • Integrating event sponsorships alongside subscriptions ensures sustainable media revenue.

Deep dives

Media Business Models in Crisis

Legacy media companies and digital darlings are experiencing significant layoffs, signaling a crisis in the advertising-first business model. The success of legacy companies like The New York Times lies in diversifying revenue streams, such as direct subscriptions, a lesson learned from the failures of ad-reliant companies that only focused on web traffic.

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