Former NBC disinformation reporter Ben Collins, now CEO of Global Tetrahedron, discusses saving The Onion with Jeff Lawson. They emphasize AI tech importance, patience in media transition, and empowering writers in journalism. Ads for products like NYX period underwear are included.
Future of journalism focuses on sustainable business models, reader relationships, quality content production, challenging sensationalized information sharing.
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In April, The Onion was acquired by a new entity called Global Tetrahedron, revealed shortly thereafter to be a joint venture between billionaire Jeff Lawson and former NBC disinformation reporter Ben Collins, now its CEO. Ben joins Ed to talk about buying The Onion, keeping its Chicago roots, and how we can save digital media.