Misaligned Media

The podcast discusses misaligned incentives in media, from publishers facing challenges serving advertisers and the audience, to the rise of platforms prioritizing self-interest. It also explores controversial decisions such as Unity's new payment model and the challenges of model change and competing ad networks. The difficulties of media shift and labor unions are highlighted, along with the decline of the CPM ad model and the need for innovation. The origins of traditional media formats and the desire for authentic conversations are explored.