Joe Marchese discusses the downsides of performance marketing, the impact of Kamala Harris on news, Netflix's influence on TV ads, and challenges of merging content and commerce. The podcast delves into brand building, AI in media, cookiepocalypse, and the future of digital media monetization.

VCs and journalists discuss news industry survival in the AI era, exploring AI's value, news distribution challenges, and past mistakes. They delve into AI's impact on journalism, trust issues, and personalization in news consumption. The podcast also touches on the New York Times' AI unit, declining media reporting, and political biases in upcoming election coverage, with a casual and humorous chat among participants.

Joe Marchese, a General & Build Partner at Human Ventures, discusses the crucial link between human attention and generative AI. He critiques the over-reliance on algorithms in branding, arguing for the necessity of consumer trust. Joe highlights the economic effects of AI on companies like NVIDIA and Meta, and emphasizes the challenges startups face in building credibility. The conversation also tackles the evolving nature of advertising, the future of media, and the risks of brand erosion due to performance marketing.

Deirdre Bosa, CNBC correspondent, joins the podcast to discuss Walmart's 'Rom Commerce' play, Apple's lag in generative AI, Nvidia's stagnant performance, China's issues for EV manufacturers, Uber's addition to the S&P 500, and the late bloomers of the 2024 IPO class. Later, Joe Marchese of Human Ventures and Dr. Marcus Collins, marketing professor and best-selling author, discuss culture brand marketing, the Taylor Swift effect, Elon Musk, and the culture surrounding Tesla.

Entrepreneur Joe Marchese and Current CEO Stuart Sopp discuss business in NYC, consumer trends, and the market sentiment. They also talk about digital transformation and ways to donate for Hawaii wildfires. Later, CNBC panelist Karen Finerman shares insights into her podcast, 'How She Does It,' and the stock market. The podcast covers various topics such as NYC startups, diversity, balancing work and family, and the persistence of memes in the market. Exciting guests and engaging discussions make this podcast a must-listen.