Dotdash Meredith CEO Neil Vogel joins the show to discuss how a publisher reliant on search traffic is back in growth mode, the future of the affiliate business, the impact of generative AI on traffic-dependent publishing businesses, why performance comes before premium in advertising strategies and that time Prince played the Webby Awards.
Topics:
00:00 Introduction and Subscription Banter
01:24 Introduction to the Show and Hosts
01:38 Discussion on Media Industry and Technology
02:10 Introduction to Dotdash Meredith and its CEO
02:59 Discussion on Media Business and Advertising
04:22 Feedback and Contact Information
04:47 Discussion on Upcoming Guest and Industry Challenges
05:31 Discussion on AI and Technology News
09:07 Introduction of Guest Neil Vogel
09:31 Discussion on Media Business and Future Predictions
11:33 Discussion on AI and Content Generation
13:22 Discussion on Brand Advertising and Content Budget Allocation
39:42 Content Strategy Across Different Verticals
40:32 The Importance of Local Decision Making
41:11 The Role of Innovation in Media Industry
41:32 Exploring the Potential of Technology in Media
44:21 The Power of AI in Content Creation
44:35 The Future of Recipe Content
45:14 The Impact of Personalities in Branding
45:45 Reflections on the Print Business
48:56 The Challenges and Opportunities in Media Industry
49:34 The Role of Brands in the Digital Age
52:19 The Importance of Innovation and Taking Risks
54:06 The Future of Media in the Age of AI
54:48 The Power of Optimism in Leadership
57:46 The Impact of Celebrity Appearances in Events
01:04:29 The Influence of Google on Publishers
01:09:05 The Future of Content Creation with AI
01:11:31 Closing Remarks and Future Predictions
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