The interviewer called me ‘a sage’

This week, I step into the interview seat to reflect on the values that guide my work. You’re reading the Your News Biz newsletter. My goal is to help digital media entrepreneurs find viable business models. This week’s post summarizes a conversation I had with Johnny Levy, who runs a monthly online discussion group on […]

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Get real: back to basics with people, not bots

Amid rampant digital ad fraud, publishers are rediscovering the power of direct relationships through email, events, and trustworthy journalism You’re reading the Your News Biz newsletter. My goal is to help digital media entrepreneurs find viable business models. Last time I told you about some AI tools that I use and trust in my work […]

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AI in the Attention Economy: Friend, Foe, or Fix

What newsrooms can do about algorithms, audience habits, and earning trust You’re reading the Your News Biz newsletter. My goal is to help digital media entrepreneurs find viable business models. Lately, it seems AI is either here to save us, replace us, or ruin everything. I’ve been thinking about how to help you sort the […]

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When Big Tech controls the message

Meta and Alphabet still control nearly 60% of all digital advertising worldwide. And although their revenue is growing, their share of that market has been shrinking steadily, especially in the last two years.

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