The Community Exchange Podcast by OpenWeb Law & The Asymmetry of Power with Pam Wasserstein
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Sep 2, 2025 Pam Wasserstein, President and Vice Chair at Vox Media, shares her fascinating journey from Harvard Law to media leadership. She delves into the complexities of navigating AI's impact on the publishing industry and discusses the formidable challenges posed by tech giants in a 'David vs. Goliath' battle. Wasserstein highlights the importance of journalism in combating misinformation and explores the digital transformation of New York Magazine during the pandemic. Personal anecdotes about hobbies add a light-hearted touch to the conversation.
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From Law To Tribeca's Corporate Development
- Pam left law and private equity to join Tribeca as a short-term consulting gig that became five years.
- She moved into corporate development and used that role to reconnect with strategic M&A skills.
Listening Tour To CEO
- Pam joined New York Magazine first as head of strategy and did a listening tour to learn the business.
- She then assembled a three-year plan and eventually became CEO to drive strategic choices.
Vertical Brands To Capture Obsession
- New York repackaged deep vertical coverage into digital-only brands to capture obsessive audiences.
- That strategy let readers either follow single-focus brands or navigate the full New York Magazine experience.