Sara Guaglione

Jessica Davies and Sara Guaglione, both senior media experts at Digiday, dive into how AI is dramatically reshaping the search landscape for publishers. They discuss the rise of AI chatbots in online search and the implications for traffic and engagement metrics. The conversation touches on Google's legal challenges, Apple's push for its own AI search engine, and the call for regulatory action regarding new AI tools like Gemini. They explore how publishers can adapt to these rapid changes and the importance of maintaining quality in journalism.

Seb Joseph, the executive editor of news at Digiday, and Sara Guaglione, a senior media reporter, dive into Meta's ambitious superintelligence vision and discuss Amazon's hefty deal with The New York Times. They explore the ongoing TV upfront negotiations amid a shifting landscape in advertising and the role of AI in media. The duo emphasizes the need for publishers to unite against AI's influence, tackling issues around content control and compensation. Their insights showcase the evolving dynamics between traditional media and tech giants.

Sara Jerde, managing editor at Digiday, along with reporters Alexander Lee and Sara Guaglione, dive into the rapidly changing publishing landscape. They discuss the integration of AI in paywalls and innovative strategies for subscriber acquisition. The trio also explores the impact of recent shifts in Google's algorithm on publishers and the economic challenges they face. Additionally, they touch on the uncertain future of TikTok amid acquisition talks, raising questions about advertising dynamics and brand authenticity in a polarized world.