The Atlantic’s AtlanticLIVE events arm has dramatically changed the media company’s financial outlook. Steve Clemons, DC editor for The Atlantic, likens the events process to making journalism "3D" - "fantastic storytelling, fantastic journalism, supported by underwriters," he explains.

In this conversation with Digiday editor in chief Brian Morrissey, Clemons discusses the impact of the U.S. election on news coverage and how events play a critical part of a successful business model.