Recent Episodes
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The blurring of institutional and independent media
Jun 12, 2025 – 21:40 -
Inside Time's practical AI playbook
Jun 9, 2025 – 01:02:14 -
How the WSJ goes beyond ads and subscriptions
Jun 3, 2025 – 51:00 -
Google Zero
May 26, 2025 – 33:07 -
Henry Blodget on the media business in 2025
May 20, 2025 – 01:03:42 -
Dynamo's Nicholas Carlson's pivot to video
May 13, 2025 – 01:06:42 -
Anonymous Banker's bleak view of the media M&A market
May 7, 2025 – 01:06:09 -
Inside HubSpot's go-direct media playbook
Apr 29, 2025 – 50:56 -
The Ankler's Janice Min embraces more with less
Apr 22, 2025 – 01:04:00 -
Spin's IP strategy
Apr 14, 2025 – 56:20 -
The Daily Upside's niche strategy
Apr 8, 2025 – 45:56 -
Semafor's Rachel Oppenheim on stakeholder media
Apr 1, 2025 – 55:53 -
Inside Dude Perfect’s highly profitable business model
Mar 25, 2025 – 45:24 -
Morning Brew's Robert Dippell on moving into B2B
Mar 17, 2025 – 50:10 -
Adam Ryan on why newsletters are a channel, not a business model
Mar 10, 2025 – 53:32 -
B2B lessons for B2C
Feb 25, 2025 – 52:58 -
BuzzFeed's Jonah Peretti on where social media went wrong
Feb 17, 2025 – 55:29 -
Ad tech comes to TV
Feb 3, 2025 – 45:19 -
The outlook for AI and publishing in 2025
Jan 28, 2025 – 59:45 -
Axios' Sara Fischer on the alternative media's growth
Jan 20, 2025 – 54:12 -
Big Tech in 2025
Jan 13, 2025 – 50:11 -
The end of affiliate arbitrage
Jan 6, 2025 – 56:14 -
How Gannett is adapting for an AI era
Dec 12, 2024 – 46:44 -
How Metro increased traffic by publishing less
Dec 2, 2024 – 13:48 -
Mark Penn on the state of the news business
Nov 19, 2024 – 33:34 -
The new search wars
Nov 5, 2024 – 41:03 -
The evolution of Blockworks
Oct 28, 2024 – 43:52 -
Defector’s Jasper Wang on slow growth
Oct 22, 2024 – 55:22 -
Building independent media businesses
Oct 15, 2024 – 01:10:53 -
AI in the newsroom
Oct 7, 2024 – 48:25 -
Fitt Insider's Anthony Vennare on niche media models
Oct 1, 2024 – 54:30 -
How Front Office Sports went from college project to $10m in revenue
Sep 23, 2024 – 48:36 -
Why sports are winning
Sep 16, 2024 – 50:34 -
Google on trial
Sep 9, 2024 – 42:28 -
Scott Messer on publishing’s “pivot to everything”
Aug 19, 2024 – 46:39 -
Winning at affiliate
Aug 13, 2024 – 52:00 -
A confusing time for mass brands
Aug 5, 2024 – 01:02:49 -
How AI will impact publishing
Jul 29, 2024 – 45:24 -
Post-platform product development
Jul 22, 2024 – 31:19 -
How Dotdash Meredith and The Daily Beast approach product
Jul 17, 2024 – 28:30 -
Bloomberg Media’s audience-focused approach to product
Jul 16, 2024 – 30:58 -
The God metric for audience value
Jul 11, 2024 – 32:23 -
Inside Hearst's New Data Play
Jul 2, 2024 – 25:12 -
The Math is Mathing
Jun 25, 2024 – 45:01 -
Can ads support news?
Jun 17, 2024 – 32:34 -
Semafor’s Ben Smith on Newsroom Wars
Jun 11, 2024 – 45:12 -
The Washington Post’s Turnaround Plan
Jun 4, 2024 – 01:02:25 -
The Depth Era
May 21, 2024 – 47:11 -
Audio in the AI Age
May 20, 2024 – 01:03:17 -
Chaos in the SERP
May 7, 2024 – 53:10
Recent Reviews
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Matt RodbardSuperSmart, chatty, a little catty, and always filled with smart media conversations
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Sean RossmanEngaging and vital listeningThe Rebooting is vital listening for anyone wanting to learn more or simply keep up with what’s happening with all the new news brands popping up. No show goes as deep on the business models of these new brands that make big debuts. Brian is a good interviewer and knows the ins and outs of the world of media startups to ask the right questions. And he always gets into the money, something journalists and media folks appreciate.
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EJK235Add this Show to your Favorites!A fantastic listening experience and a perfect complement to Brian’s newsletter and earlier work at Digiday. This is an essential podcast for operators in media. Brian’s ability to book great guests, ask valuable questions, share valuable insights, and keep the conversation moving makes for time well spent. I consistently walk away with a better understanding of macro-level issues in media but, more importantly, micro-level ideas for my own business.
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~JKJKJKBrian knows his stuffThere aren’t many people more knowledgeable about the intersection of tech and media. When you listen to Brian you always learn something new.
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JBPublisherAuthentic and smartBrian’s take on media and the ups and downs of companies trying to build sustainable models is always the exact right balance of a fan’s appreciation for quality media and the craft of journalism with a skeptics eye on the hyperbole and fads that can be pervasive in the biz. Always worth the listen
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double monksInformative and Entertaining!I’ve worked in media and technology for almost two decades and Brian knows the industry as well as anyone. He’s an exceptional host and a great interviewer. He covers a wide range of topics and companies so I always walk away with useful insights across the media landscape. Whether you’re a creative, technologist, or a business person, if you’re interested in media and not following him, you’re missing out!
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Trip FBrian Morrissey had to be the one to do this…This is a GREAT show. There’s no one better than Mr Morrissey to cover this segment. A highly enjoyable, timely, and nugget rich podcast that I look forward to each week!!
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jeanstamGreat podcast, interesting guestsEach episode gets better than previous one. Interesting guests and lively conversation led by Brian!!
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jrdoogEssential for anyone working in mediaThis podcast is so good. Chock-full of invaluable takeaways and honest transparency (please keep asking for numbers $$$). Brian is bright, exciting to listen to and his guests are too. This should be essential listening for anyone working in media.
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mpm318Does Not DisappointWhen you’re in media, you become jaded because you feel like you’ve heard most of the conversations before - all the talking points, all the PR clips, etc. Brian is an expert host. He’s charismatic and an expert in his field so it feels like being part of a very lucid media conversation with people who don’t read off cue cards. Don’t miss an episode.
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Happy crapperBest New Media Podcast Bar NoneBrian’s perspective on media is really well informed - from a career in the trenches and these incredibly genuine and well orchestrated conversations that he shares with us. So glad to have you back on my pod list. And I f you are new to him and can’t get enough, go back and find his volumes from Digiday. Great stuff.
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Joe CiaralloJoe CiaralloBrian is one of the best reporters in media and advertising and this podcast is quickly becoming a must listen - especially for anyone in B2B/niche media.
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J. Ray SparksDeep Dive Into The Dirty Business Of Digital MediaLike many people I used to religiously listen to Brian Morrissey’s Digiday podcast each week. Now I’m feeling smarter by catching his new long form show that endeavors to show you the numbers behind the media brands reporting actual profits. Imagine that!
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Podcastfan225Glad Brian is backGreat conversations, smart questions, helpful perspective. Loved Brian on his previous podcast and glad he is back with The Rebooting.
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Ana AndjelicA must listenBrian has a fantastic voice and an astute, funny and thoughtful way to lead a conversation. You are in for informative, insightful and humorous conversation peppered with pop culture observations and references. Entertaining and educational. Highly recommended.
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AlfredwestcottGreat new pod!Brian is one of the best interviewers in media. Cuts to the chase and doesn’t let his guests shy away from hard questions. Will be a must listen!
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NiceguyappreviewerSuch a valuable podcast for media entrepreneurs and professionals.Insightful, actionable and relevant information if your building a content operation. I listened to Brian’s previous podcast on Digiday, so it’s great to have him back!!
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clayton_collins_hwMy new favorite podcastThrilled to see Brian bring this show to life… knocked it out of the park with Adam White in E1.
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bw-30-So goodI’ve been reading Brian’s newsletter for over a year, and I learn something new every week. He is one of the most clearheaded thinkers in the media business, and his wit and personality come through even better in audio. Episode 1 was great, and I look forward to seeing where he takes this pod.
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