How Media Business Models Shape Content: A Conversation with Nicholas White

In this episode of Barenaked Money, hosts Colin and Josh are joined by Nicholas White, CEO of Fragment Media, to discuss the broken business model behind traditional media and the structural shift toward reader revenue. White discusses how the reliance on advertising has contributed to distraction, highlighting the importance of trustworthy journalism. The conversation delves into the need for media consumers to be willing to pay for quality news and the role of public benefit companies in maintaining journalistic integrity. Additionally, parallels are drawn between the media industry's challenges and those faced by the financial sector. The episode underscores the necessity of aligning business models with the core mission of serving the public good.
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