[Summary courtesy of Riverside's AI]:
Jacob Donnelly, the founder of A Media Operator and former publisher at Morning Brew, discusses his journey in the media industry and the monetization of media companies.
He shares insights on building sustainable media businesses and the importance of profit ...
[Summary courtesy of Riverside's AI]:
Jacob Donnelly, the founder of A Media Operator and former publisher at Morning Brew, discusses his journey in the media industry and the monetization of media companies.
He shares insights on building sustainable media businesses and the importance of profit in the industry. Jacob also talks about the future of media companies and the role of newsletters in the changing media landscape. The conversation explores the challenges of scaling subscribers and the credibility of media writers. The hosts discuss their interests in books and shows, including Netflix's Three Body Problem. They also mention successful niche media companies like Endpoints News, Stat News, and Freight Waves. The conversation delves into the decline of free publications and the future of media, emphasizing the importance of specialization and the potential for solo operations. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for media companies to adapt to the changing landscape and focus on delivering value to specific audiences.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
03:01
Launching AMO and Choosing Media
05:41
Building AMO and Monetization
09:05
Transition to Morning Brew
12:08
Leaving Morning Brew and Focusing on AMO
21:13
AMO as a Standalone Business
25:47
Monetizing AMO and Advertising Revenue
28:33
Aggregating Publishers and the Future of Newsletters
29:42
The Challenge of Scaling Subscribers
30:15
The Credibility of Media Writers
30:47
Topics of Interest
31:14
Netflix's Three Body Problem
32:34
Interest in Science Fiction
33:03
Recommendations for Books and Shows
34:02
Expanding Interests
34:20
Netflix's Three Body Problem Season 1
34:56
Involvement of the Author
35:03
Future Possibilities
36:36
Niche Media Companies
37:26
Successful Niche Media Companies
38:52
Freight Waves and Firecrown
40:02
The Future of Media
41:17
The Decline of Free Publications
43:05
The Impact of the Internet
44:22
The Viability of Free Content
45:18
The Pragmatic Future of Media
48:46
Examples of Successful Media Companies
51:41
Specialization and Solo Operations
53:19
The Changing Landscape of Journalism
