Travis Makes Money Make Money with Unbiased Journalism | Mosheh Oinounou
Mosheh Oinounou is an Emmy, Murrow, and Webby Award-winning executive producer with a distinguished career leading teams at Fox News, Bloomberg TV, CNBC, and CBS. In 2020, he launched Mo News, a platform dedicated to delivering verified, balanced news without the sensationalism or heavy-handed opinion that dominates much of today’s media. Mosheh’s unique approach has quickly built a highly engaged following on Instagram, a successful podcast, and a newsletter—making him a trusted source for straightforward news in an era of polarized coverage.
On this episode we talk about:
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The origins and rapid growth of Mo News, from an Instagram account for friends and family to a leading independent news platform
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Why traditional media has become so sensationalized and the incentives driving negative, polarizing headlines
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The challenges and opportunities of building a media business focused on trust, context, and nuance rather than clickbait
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The impact of corporate ownership and advertising (including pharmaceutical ads) on news coverage and public trust
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How younger audiences are shifting away from legacy media and supporting independent, subscription-based news sources
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The importance of critical thinking, context, and empathy in consuming and sharing news today
Top 3 Takeaways
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Build for Trust, Not Clicks: Success in media (and business) can come from focusing on what your audience truly wants—reliable, unbiased information—even if it means slower growth compared to sensationalized competitors.
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Monetization Follows Value: By solving a real problem for his audience (curating trustworthy news), Mosheh was able to organically grow Mo News and monetize through sponsorships and subscriptions, proving that quality content can be sustainable.
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Context Is Everything: In a world of viral clips and algorithmic echo chambers, providing context and resisting the urge to oversimplify or polarize is crucial for building credibility and helping audiences make informed decisions.
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