Perpetual

Every year hundreds of billions of dollars are left on the table because entrepreneurs don't know how to access Government funding.

MainStreet is fixing that.

Adam jumps into conversation with Doug Ludlow, CEO of MainStreet, the platform taking the guesswork out of how to access tax credits. Doug discusses how media companies can survive through an impending downturn, why survival is the new hyper-growth, and the power of Twitter for building the MainStreet brand.

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Getting people to trust news sources is tough but Ben Smith is facing the challenge head-on, building credibility through Semafor. Find out how.

Ben is Editor-in-Chief and Co-founder of Semafor, the online news platform that strives to become a trusted news source in an interconnected world, based on journalistic transparency and a platform that delivers shared facts while giving voice to a range of informed, competing views.

Adam and Ben get into the relationship between creator bylines vs trusted institutions like the New York Times, why quality journalism is never about the money, and why there’s no short cut to great reporting.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/semaforben

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If you’re a media operator looking for a fresh take on the Elon/Twitter story, you’ve found it here.

Adam Ryan runs through the issues from a media perspective, digging into Elon’s proposed changes to advertising on the platform and how it’s likely to squeeze out the likes of Meta.

Searing analysis, great commentary and all inside 5-minutes

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What does the future of machine learning look like? Ben Faw has some hot takes.

AdVon Commerce is the company that harnesses proprietary software to create value in e-commerce, working with brands like Beauty Bakerie and Over Easy.

Ben and Adam open season 4 by getting into the future of machine learning for content creators and brands. They discuss how Chrome browser data will play a bigger role in searches, and how to leverage newsletters as a channel.

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Substack has made a bold move with its newsletter subscriptions, but how does it work and should other media companies follow suit?

Adam gets into it in a 5-minute dive into subscription recommendations. The figures look promising but are they sustainable, and what’s stopping super successful writers from leaving the platform?

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Adam is the CEO of Workweek, producing amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

In this 5-minute tear down, Adam responds to comments on his recent viral tweet asking if the creator economy is cratering.

Join Adam as he gets into how platforms are connecting audiences and creators on a deeper level, and how Only Fans does business differently.

Want to see what all the noise is about? Here’s the tweet that went viral: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n/status/1571503567491698694

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Adam is the CEO of Workweek, producing amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

In this 5-minute tear down, Adam reacts to what he learnt in his interview with CEO of Incredible Dream Studios CEO, Jane Hoffacker.

You’ll hear Adam’s take on why media companies should take action when an industry goes in two different directions, how to use digital to build community, and why change is hard but necessary.

If you want to hear how Jane is creating incredible board games and building community, take a listen to the last episode here: https://spoti.fi/3xq3RwO

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Adam is the CEO of Workweek, producing amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jane Hoffacker is on a mission to help players escape on fantasy adventures through tabletop games. Find out how she’s building a media company focused on bringing stories to life.

Adam and Jane get into why Incredible Dream Studios is zigging when everyone else is zagging, why your community helps you find relevance, and why they’re in a state of constant experimentation.

You’ll also hear Jane’s take on why Incredible Dream Studios is uniquely focusing on IP and not just the gamplay.

Follow Jane:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janelovesgames

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Adam is the CEO of Workweek, producing amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

What can media companies learn from the success of Mr Beast’s burger launch? Plenty, as it turns out.

Adam shares some spicy takes on why product quality is less important than brand love, why you should surround yourself with talent, and why creators might just be the asset your media company needs

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Adam is the CEO of Workweek, producing amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

The days of single focus media businesses are declining. Adam Ryan explains why multiple core competencies are opening up huge opportunities for media companies.

Adam dives straight in with a look back at how traditional media companies operated, focused almost exclusively on one part of their business - like advertising. But with barriers to areas like distribution getting lower, media companies are jumping on the opportunity to spread their wings and explore diverse business opportunities, like Barstool’s ghost kitchen.

And if you’re building a media business, this 5-minute breakdown is going to be gold. 

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Adam is the CEO of Workweek, producing amazing podcasts. Find out more, visit: www.workweek.com