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Media Empires

Media Empires

Erik Torenberg interviews influential media creators, podcasters, newsletter writers, and media executives to learn exactly how they built their empires. Media Empires is part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co

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The New Media Flywheel: Content and Data with Craig Fuller of Freightwaves
April 23, 2024

The New Media Flywheel: Content and Data with Craig Fuller of Freightwaves

Craig Fuller, Founder and CEO of FreightWaves which began as a combination media company and data provider for the logistics industry, joins Erik Torenberg to discuss the evolution of FreightWaves, different media models and…
Zawwar Khan on the Intersection of Media and Commerce
April 16, 2024

Zawwar Khan on the Intersection of Media and Commerce

Zawwar Khan, a CPG consultant for creators (Rel Brands), joins Erik Torenberg to talk about his journey from being the youngest brand manager at Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, to advising media creators on building their own …
The Future of Tech Media with Danny Crichton of Lux Capital
April 9, 2024

The Future of Tech Media with Danny Crichton of Lux Capital

Danny Crichton, a Fellow at the Manhattan Institute , Head of Editorial at Lux Capital , and former Managing Editor at TechCrunch , joins Erik Torenberg to discuss the evolution of TechCrunch+ , alternative business models, …
The Future of Tech Media with Danny Crichton of Lux Capital
April 9, 2024

The Future of Tech Media with Danny Crichton of Lux Capital

Danny Crichton, a Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Head of Editorial at Lux Capital, and former Managing Editor at TechCrunch, joins Erik Torenberg to discuss the evolution of TechCrunch+, alternative business models, stra…
The Winning Strategies Behind Major Media Waves with Dave Nemetz
April 2, 2024

The Winning Strategies Behind Major Media Waves with Dave Nemetz

Dave Nemetz, Founder of Bleacher Report and Inverse , joins Erik Torenberg to share his insights on media business models and the future of the creator economy. They also cover the growth of sports, web3, and B2B media. This…
The Winning Strategies Behind Major Media Waves with Dave Nemetz
April 2, 2024

The Winning Strategies Behind Major Media Waves with Dave Nemetz

Dave Nemetz, Founder of Bleacher Report and Inverse, joins Erik Torenberg to share his insights on media business models and the future of the creator economy.
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