The Grill Room cover image

The Grill Room

It’s The Economist, Stupid

Mar 11, 2025
Zanny Minton Beddoes, the Editor-in-chief of The Economist, shares her insights on the publication's unique standing in today's media landscape. She discusses how The Economist is adapting to digital demands while maintaining its commitment to classical liberalism. The conversation touches on the essential role of independent journalism amid rising illiberal trends and the importance of humor in serious reporting. Beddoes also explores the challenges of modern media and highlights the value of curated news in a chaotic world.
58:43

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • The Economist adapts to the digital-first era by leveraging AI while steadfastly promoting classical liberalism amidst evolving global dynamics.
  • The publication's commitment to editorial independence allows it to provide unbiased, rigorous analysis, distinguishing itself in an increasingly polarized media landscape.

Deep dives

The Shifting Landscape of Media and Advertising

The media and advertising industry is experiencing significant changes as unpredictable trends and news cycles dominate social media. This shift poses challenges for brand marketers in deciding where to allocate advertising budgets while also needing to measure performance and safeguard brand reputation. New tools and technologies, such as those provided by Zephyr, are crucial for navigating this evolving landscape, as they offer solutions to protect brand integrity across major social platforms. Understanding where and how ads appear on these platforms is essential for brands in today’s fast-paced digital environment.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode