Axios’ Sara Fischer and The Daily Beast’s Lachlan Cartwright discuss the 2024 media landscape and whether a Trump comeback could change everything. The two media reporters share the inside track on the stories they’re watching from AI and lay-offs to what happens at the top of ABC News. 

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Is journalism’s credibility at an “all-time low?” That’s what Stagwell CEO Mark Penn says. He talks with Claire Aktinson about reporting around the war and the handling of misinformation. Penn also calls out The New York Times and the “mainstream media” over its handling of reports from the region. Plus Stagwell Vice Chair Ray Day passionately says how amid the rush for clicks, communicators need to “take a step back… and remember our first obligation to report the truth.”

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Award-winning producer of "That Seventies Show," "Roseanne," "The Cosby Show," & "Peaky Blinders," Caryn Mandabach talks with Claire Atkinson about why she chose to remain an independent creator and hold on to her rights. UK-based Mandabach shares her career journey, fighting sexism in Hollywood and her thoughts on the writers' strike. Mandabach's recipe for TV success - look for what's not out there. For more, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and newsletter, TheMediaMix.Substack.com.

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Australian author Walter Marsh talks to Claire Atkinson about his new book “ Young Rupert: The Making of the Murdoch Empire.” Marsh talks about how he dug up old correspondence from the 1950s to paint a vivid portrait of Rupert’s young adult life and the beginnings of the newspaper business he inherited and rapidly grew after his father’s death. Marsh also finds new information about Rupert’s left-leaning years at Oxford and how he learned the tricks of the trade. To stay in the mix, be sure to subscribe to this podcast and the newsletter, TheMediaMix.substack.com.

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AI is coming to next year's Super Bowl commercials. Claire Atkinson turns to Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, a creative agency based out of San Francisco and New York, and talks with co-chair Jeff Goodby and Chief Creative Officer, Margaret Johnson. Here's what they have to say about how the Hollywood strikes are impacting SuperBowl and how AI will hit entry level jobs in the industry. They also share what it was like recreating Salvador Dali, plus why they aren't impressed with Threads. For more from The Media Mix subscribe to the podcast and substack click on the link. You can also reach the team to pitch ideas at [email protected].

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Claire Atkinson takes a look at how Will Smith's production company, Westbrook Media, makes social media a priority, the impact of the notorious Oscar slap, and the possible AI "hype cycle." Westbrook Media's Brad Haugen talks about the writer strike impact, Barbie branding, and the aftermath of Will Smith's slap moment, Then Jasmine Enberg with Insider Intelligence talks about the future of social media and gives her thoughts on how social media creators don’t need brands but brands need creators. To stay in the mix subscribe to The Media Mix newsletter and follow this podcast. 

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Chief Marketing Officer of IMAX, Denny Tu and The Quorum's David Herrin talk with Claire Atkinson about the Barbie movie's impact on media, marketing, and movies. Herrin explains how Barbie is a "watercooler movie." Plus Tu talks TikTok and why he believes, "AI is going to unlock new opportunities and also new risks." That's on this episode of The Media Mix. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and Substack Newsletter https://themediamix.substack.com/. If you have guest ideas email The Media Mix at [email protected]

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Claire Atkinson talks with former Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon Carter, who is now the co-editor of Air Mail. On The Media Mix, the legendary editor shares his thoughts on Donald Trump and why he believes the White House should have a younger occupant. Plus Carter dishes on famous Oscar parties and shares his secrets for a great party. Stay connected to media and remain in the mix by subscribing to the podcast and newsletter https://themediamix.substack.com/.

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An inside look at conservative media with NewsMax CEO Chris Ruddy. Does he see Tucker Carlson's Twitter show as a threat? Is Florida Ron DeSantis a viable Presidential candidate? Where do things stand with the Dominion Lawsuits? Claire Atkinson asks all those questions to keep you in the mix. Plus Lionel Messi signs with Inter Miami, and we hear from Newsbreak's head of strategy Jim Bell. Be sure to stay connected with media and subscribe to the podcast and newsletter.

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Is Threads a threat to Twitter or new fad that will fade? What are some of the initial reactions of social media experts? These are some of the questions Claire Atkinson is tackling in The Media Mix. This episode is all about where social media is headed next with Gary Vee talking about Web3, Matt Navarra discussing Threads and the future of social plus Emily Bell on whether politics and news will come to dominate Threads despite Meta's intentions. Then entrepreneur Jon Bond has some new ideas for Twitter. For more, subscribe to the podcast and The Media Mix newsletter. Have ideas? Email us at [email protected]

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