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Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 1232: A Bridge Over Troubled FlowersSUMMARY: Matt's in Arizona with the kids, where the latter get put to work. Jacob spots an eclectically dressed guy on The Strip. Paul and Anne go to a flower festival, which inspires a discussion about backyard improvements; fires may result. Plus a Scoopardy, and Jacob guested recently on the Creators Cafe podcast. Listen to the latest episode of Creators Cafe with Jessica Payne and Jacob at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2252010/episodes/17597785-36-jacob-smith-sounds-like-shenanigans.2025-08-041h 33
The PublishPress PodcastWhat WordPress Media Operators Need to Know in 2025, With Jacob DonnellyJacob Donnelly is the founder of A Media Operator (AMO) Over the last five year, he's grown AMO from a newsletter to a fully-fledged media organization. Soon after launching, Jacob moved from Substack to WordPress with the goal of owning his platform and audience.Jacob and AMO have covered huge changes in the publishing industry over the last few years, and his insights will be fascinating for WordPress publishers.On this episode of the PublishPress Podcast we talk about subscription-based business, AI and other hot publishing topics. But we also talk about the importance of...2025-06-1152 min
TOMMY 'N' JACOB'S MIX TAPEEp 235 - Dylan Dog: Dead of NightCome investigate the supernatural with us as we review 2011’s Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. A disgraced paranormal investigator is thrust back into the world of the supernatural to stop a world ending event. Based on the comic book by Tiziano SclaviDirected by: Kevin MunroeWritten by: Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua OppenheimerStarring: Brandon Routh, Anita Briem, Sam Huntington, and Taye DiggsCome on in and have a listen! What do you think of this movie? What are othe...2025-04-041h 11Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 1195: Jacob's Mashed Potato SandwichSUMMARY: On a slow boat to Spain, Matt's losing his sense of time while trying to figure out where to muster. Jacob's got a special "sandwich." Paul celebrates one year with his new hip. We also discuss The Orleans' carpet, creative planking, and artful bandages. Plus a family drama Scoop Mail, and a Scoopardy.2025-03-271h 38Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode: 1192: The Mutton BunchSUMMARY: Jacob and Paul wear their LSU and Care Bears pride, respectively. Matt has a new schedule and location for shows in Arizona while his nieces follow the more notable Donnelly brother in athletic excellence. Also, LeBron is ready to throw down, goober Cokes, unusual parents, and a daddy/daughter date with a surprise ending. Plus Scoop Mail, Scoopardy, and Jacob says "spatchcock."2025-03-171h 38
Creator Craft: Tools, Mindset and Workflows for Content CreatorsLinkedIn Growth for Creators + How We're Using AI Deep ResearchIn this episode, Colin and Jacob dig into two powerful tools for creators: LinkedIn and AI deep research capabilities. Colin shares his recent LinkedIn strategy, revealing how daily posting has drastically improved his engagement and impressions, and what makes up those daily posts. He explores effective content types like cheat sheets, carousels, video formats, and personal stories that perform well on the platform. Colin also highlights successful creators like Chris Donnelly, Ann Handley, and Tom Hunt who are having a bunch of success on LinkedIn with their distinct approaches.In the second half, Jacob explores his experience...2025-03-1159 minMatt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social1168 - No One Expects the Donnelly InquisitionMatt can't go down the slide, regretfully enjoys a cigar, and is mistaken for a musician. Jacob eats pie, watches nude hula hooping, and sees Matt's kids fairly often. Paul slept through 9/11 and offers up a tip for fighting rashes. 2024-12-231h 30
The Jacob Sheriff PodcastPolitics, Culture, & The Fear of The Lord | + Duane Sheriff & John Donnelly | Season 6 Episode 3In this episode, we sit with Duane Sheriff to unpack big topics like politics, culture, and faith. We ask him about his ongoing fight for truth in our culture. We also invite John Donnelly, a board member of Andrew Wommack Ministries, to get his outside perspective on the cultural tug of war in the US. Support the showIf this content was a blessing to you and you'd like to help support this podcast directly, visit this link.FacebookInstagramYoutube Channel2024-11-1252 min
Mostly Book TalkEpisode 11 - Picture book edition, including an interview with Jacob Sager WeinsteinIn this episode we talk to Jacob Sager Weinstein about his picture book, What Rosa Brought (illustrated by Eliza Wheeler). We also chat about some picture books (old and new) that have caught our attention recently.Jacob Sager WeinsteinWhat Rosa Brought, illustrated by Eliza WheelerThe City of Secret RiversThe City of Guardian StonesOther books mentionedThe Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank2024-08-311h 02Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 1128: A Balloon For JacobJacob ventures out to the Sphere for a Dead & Co. show and what a long strange trip it was. Paul's Pittsburgh culinary disappointments continue and maybe he blames Rob Thomas. Matt has a show in Arizona this weekend. Scoop mail, physical and otherwise. Jock Vs Nerd Scoopardy.2024-08-051h 38
A Media OperatorTagg Henderson on BNP Media's 90 Day Pivot From Print to Digital (and more)My guest this week is Tagg Henderson, co-CEO of BNP Media, a b2b media company operating in a variety of different niches. In this 40 minute conversation, we talked about how the business got its start, the 90 day pivot from print to digital that happened during 2020, the various revenue streams including advertising, events, research, and continuing education, the new agency that they brought on about a year ago and how that helps the business, and where he sees the business going from here. I hope you enjoy our discussion. 2024-07-0143 minA Media OperatorPhillip Jackson Talks About the Money Business Models at Future CommerceMy guest this week is Phillip Jackson, co-founder and CEO of Future Commerce. In this hour long conversation, we talked about how the brand got its start, the various revenue streams across advertising, subscriptions, learning, insights, and events, why they can accomplish all of this with a very lean team, and where he sees the brand going from here. Future Commerce is doing things differently than other b2b media companies, but I think that is to their advantage. I hope you enjoy our discussion. 2024-06-241h 00A Media OperatorCurtis Cord on Delivering Value With Olive Oil TimesMy guest this week is Curtis Cord, the founder and editor in chief of Olive Oil Times. In this 35 minute conversation, we talked about how the business got its start, its expansion into launching the NY World Olive Oil Competition, its education business where it holds sommelier courses in New York and London, and why he feels so passionately about making sure his various websites load as quickly as possible. This episode was a reminder to me that there are possible media niches in all places. I hope you enjoy our discussion. 2024-06-1736 minA Media OperatorEric Hoffman on Growth of Hoffman Media Up and Down the FunnelMy guest this week is Eric Hoffman, CEO of Hoffman Media, a publisher that publishes a number of publications targeting women and southern living. We talked about how the business first got its start, why they charge what they do for subscriptions, the five figure experiences business they have, and so much more. 2024-06-1051 minA Media OperatorKat Craddock on Acquiring Saveur and Building the BrandMy guest this week is Kat Craddock, the editor-in-chief and CEO of Saveur, a publication that she acquired from Recurrent Ventures a little over one year ago. In this episode, we dove into how the deal happened, how she financed it, why they reintroduced a print product, and so much more. 2024-05-2738 minMostly Book TalkEpisode 5: Elle McNicoll talking about her new book KeedieAn interview with Elle McNicoll about her new book Keedie, her CBBC adaptation of A Kind of Spark, her forthcoming YA book and diversity in children's books (as well as how she manages to do so much...)Books mentioned in the interview with Elle McNicolA Kind of SparkKeedieShow Us Who You AreLike a CharmLike a CurseSome Like it Cold2024-05-1748 min
"Media Empires" | The Business of Newsletters, Podcasts, Creators, and Data AcquisitionMedia Niches and First-Party Data with Jacob Donnelly of A Media OperatorJacob Donnelly, the founder of A Media Operator, joins Erik Torenberg to discuss the strategies behind building successful, sustainable media businesses, with a focus on niche markets. They also explore the role of technology and the significance of audience-centric approaches in both the media and events industries, providing a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions for media entrepreneurs.🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj—SPONSORS: BEEHIIVHead to https://Beehiiv.com and use code “EMPIRES”...2024-05-141h 26A Media OperatorRichard Lander on 25 Years of Building CitywireMy guest this week is Richard Lander, Director at Citywire, a UK-based media company that serves the asset management and wealth industries. In this 40 minute conversation, we talked about the various parts of the business, why the pandemic ultimately killed the print business, their events model, the various ways they generate revenue from licensing, and an interesting intent-based product they call Goldmine. I hope you enjoy this discussion. 2024-05-1343 minA Media OperatorSebpo’s Todd Handy on Outsourcing Tips for Media CompaniesThis week we have a special edition of the AMO Podcast with Todd Handy, the chief revenue officer at SEBPO, a leading global outsourcing partner that serves the advertising, media, and technology industries. In this discussion, we dig into how companies should properly think about outsourcing, the scale, save, and succeed framework, how to overcome or avoid the common mistakes and fears in outsourcing, and why media companies need to be thinking about dual transformation. I hope you enjoy this discussion.2024-05-0636 minA Media OperatorJim VandeHei Talks About Everything Axios, Past and FutureMy guest this week is Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios. In this hour long conversation, we talked about the importance of advertising for the main business and why they never paywalled that, the company’s expansion into niche subscriptions, events, local news, entertainment, and software, how they've structured the team to build these various division. We also dug into a couple of M&A what-ifs tied to Politico and The Athletic, and then ended with his new book, Just the Good Stuff. I hope you enjoy our discussion.2024-04-291h 04A Media OperatorAndrew Perlman Talks About the Growth of RecurrentMy guest this week is Andrew Perlman, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent. In this 45 minute conversation, we talked about the firm’s M&A strategy, their thesis on content to commerce and the various revenue sources, how they are thinking about platforms cutting into traffic to publisher sites, and how they’ve structured the teams with various GMs across the portfolio. I hope you enjoy our discussion. 2024-04-2247 minA Media OperatorAndy Cates on Why Non-Profit The Daily Memphian Must Be Self FundingMy guest this week is Andy Cates, the President and founding Chair of Memphis Fourth Estate, a 501(c)(3) that launched and operates The Daily Memphian. In this conversation, we talked about why The Daily Memphian care so much about reaching break even on operating revenue versus purely fundraising, the inherent challenges they have raising money from national journalism funders due to this belief in building sustainably, how they’ve thought about growth over the six years of its existence, and so much more. I hope you enjoy our discussion. 2024-04-1554 minA Media OperatorStephanie Kaplan Lewis Talks About Bootstrapping Her Campus Media Over the Last DecadeMy guest this week is Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Her Campus Media, a network of brands that serve college students across thousands of colleges. In this conversation, we dug into the early days of the business, the various advertising products they take to market, how they think about the inevitable graduation of their audience, and where they see the business going from here. I hope you enjoy our discussion. 2024-04-0846 minA Media OperatorIsaac Saul on Building a Truly Independent TangleMy guest this week is Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle, a media company that tries to summarize the best arguments from across the political spectrum. In this hour-long conversation, we talked about the brand's exceptional free to paid conversion rate, where they are exploring advertising and events, the major headwinds the brand and all political media is dealing with, and how he plans to overcome it. 2024-04-011h 03Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialRandom Bonus Episode: Matt and Jacob at Pete Dominick's PodjamWith Paul still in hip rehab, Matt and Jacob were invited by Pete Dominick to be a part of his Podjam at Viva fest in Las Vegas. And Pete (Stand Up! with Pete Dominick) was even kind enough to hop on the podcast himself which was awesome . Plus, you get the full takes as they both went to the Bruce Springsteen concert at T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.2024-03-3147 minA Media OperatorEllen Hyslop Talks About the Various Stages of Building The GistMy guest this week is Ellen Hyslop, co-founder of The Gist, a fan-first sports media brand based out of Canada (but serving the United States). In this episode, we talked about the early days of the business, what sorts of growth tactics they used when first starting versus what now works, how their user onboarding impacts the types of content that readers see, the various ad products they take to market, and where the business goes from here. 2024-03-2549 min
Red Leaf CardEpisode #022 - Canada is Going to the 2024 Copa AmericaOn this Episode of the RedLeafCard we'll be talking about Canada's men's national team match win against Trinadad & Tobago that qualified them to the 2024 Copa America, Alphonso Davies staying in Bayern Munich, Atletico Ottawa's roster might be to watch for the season, TFC Academy returning to League1 Ontario and Ottawa South United should improve in for the upcoming season in League 1 Quebec.
with your Host: Jacob Charuk and with our guest: Issac Donnelly Co-Host of The Blue Line Report 2024-03-2430 minA Media OperatorBrian Van Heuverswyn of Active Interest Media on Building for Enthusiast AudiencesBrian Van Heuverswyn is the chief operating officer at Active Interest Media, a portfolio of enthusiast brands, including Power & Motoryacht, Fine Gardening, Woodsmith, and so many more. In this conversation, we talk about how AIM came to be, the most recent Taunton Press acquisition, the move toward digital, and so much more. 2024-03-1839 minA Media OperatorScott Jamieson Talks About Building Annex Business MediaScott Jamieson is the CEO (COO when recording) of Annex Business Media, a network of b2b publications headquartered in Canada. In this episode, we talked about how Annex came to be along with him finding himself running the business, how the brands of Annex are stronger when united, and how they have made the transition from being predominately print to offering some very innovative digital ad products. 2024-03-1152 minA Media OperatorMitch Bettis on the Various Brands of Arkansas Business Publishing GroupMitch Bettis is the owner and President of both Arkansas Business Publishing Group and 360 West Magazine in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In this episodewe discuss how he came to own Arkansas Business, how the business has evolved from generating predominantly print revenue to diversified sources, the various consumer and b2b brands that he owns, and why he believes time tracking is so important. 2024-03-041h 02Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 1080: 1 Jacob 2 Cups.Jacob is out and about, first he takes in U2 concert at a little know up and coming hole in the wall, called the Sphere. Then, he helps SJ with her concert in Louisiana. Also, Paul gets messed with by his hip hopital. Scoop Mail from Hojack. Scoopardy Jock Vs Nerd Trivia.2024-02-191h 50Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 1046: Totino'dMatt back in the churn to talk about Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce and its a no from Jacob and Paul. Plus Matt hung out with Eric Dittelman at Golden Pizza in Worcester. Jacob and Paul give Matt some fantastic magic advice. Scoop mail and Jock Vs. Nerd Trivia.2023-10-231h 35
Making MediaMedia Playbooks: Events, New Verticals, and More with Jacob DonnellyThis is Matt Reustle and today I am joined by Jacob Donnelly. Jacob is the founder at A Media Operator and publisher from the Morning Brew.Jacob has long been involved in the media space, with a persistent interest in ideas on building a sustainable media company, leading him to launch his own. A Media Operator is a community with a high caliber of both people and conversations for those in the digital media and online publishing world. We cover events, launching new verticals, B2B media, and who Jacob is closely watching operate in the media ma...2023-10-1241 minMatt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 1040: The Mumm Ra Show with Matt and Jacob.Paul has a tricky day with flooring. Armadillos are Sound Garden fans. Matt steps into the wiping zealot world of Planet fitness. Jacob makes new rules for the road that better mankind. Scoopmail and Jock Vs. Nerd Trivia scoopardy.2023-10-021h 31Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 133: A Very Matt Donnelly Experience.Paul and Anne take in Barbie. Matt is a scumbag magnet. Jacob has a Matt Donnelly experience. Scoop mail. Jock vs. Nerd Scoopardy trivia.2023-09-071h 47
Løpeskopodden#58: On med Jacob Boutera & Jordan DonnellySom seg hør og bør under VM i friidrett har Henrik og Tor med seg hinderløper Jacob Boutera som gjest. Han har flere internasjonale mesterskap på merittlisten, hinderpers på 8,21 og løper med On på beina i likhet med triatletene Gustav Iden og Kristian Blummenfelt. En skade i hamstringen gjør at han ikke har stilt på startstreken i Budapest, men kan han spå utfallet av kveldens finale i 3000m hinderløp? Jacob trives med å ha 10 sko i sin rotasjon for ulik løpsfølelse og variasjon i treningshverdagen. Men som alltid skal det utpekes en favoritt og...2023-08-221h 11
Everything Cookbooks56: Hybrid Publishing with Vasudha ViswanathKate and Kristin discuss all things hybrid publishing with Vasudha Viswanath, the author of The Vegetarian Reset. Vasudha shares a quick rundown of the typical routes of publishing and why she chose to go down the hybrid path. She talks about the pitching process, what partnership publishers cover (and don't), the recipe development steps and how she assembled her creative and publicity team. She describes the part her book plays in her business strategy and her experience learning as she goes in the cookbook community. Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: A...2023-07-0547 min
The Publisher Podcast by Media VoicesBig Noises: Jacob Donnelly on why publishers can’t resist the pursuit of scaleWelcome to the latest season of Media Voices: Big Noises! This season, sponsored by Glide Publishing Platform, we’ll be talking to publishing people with something to say. Media Voices co-host Peter Houston is tired of hearing the same old industry buzzwords. The publishing platitudes are starting to wear a bit thin, and he’s decided to see if he can shake the conversation up a bit by speaking to some of the biggest characters in the business.
On this week's episode of Big Noises from Media Voices we hear from Jacob Donnelly, founder of A Media Opera...2023-06-1930 minMatt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 1008: Jacob The VR Expert.Jacob attempts to make us the #1 Virtual Reality podcast. Matt prepares to get snipped. Vegas Parking and Weather, Sphere edition. Scoop Mail and Jock Vs. Nerd Trivia.2023-06-121h 28
Trivia With Budds10 Trivia Questions on Disney Parks, Cooking, Whiskey and more for Jacob!"I just want Jacob to know that I hope he is my Trivia podcast partner forever and I love him :)-Kaylyn" Support the show by grabbing some swag! Trivia books, shirts, & more! Fact of the Day: Nokia was originally founded in 1865 as a paper printing company. THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 02:16 Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music: Synthwave 1 by Frank Schroeter Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9699-synthwave-1 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license http://TriviaWithBudds.comhtt...2023-05-1508 minMatt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 1000: Season 1 Finale.Recorded live at the Steel City Improv Theater in Pittsburgh. Matt, Paul and Jacob wonder if we'd ever make it here. Matt owes Jacob an apology after the flight in. Live scoop mail, Nick almost died, mental health follow up from 999, we catch up with Bearded Scoop, and more... including the cliff we promised/manifested. We even squeeze in some trivia. Let's be clear, we are here because we have the greatest listener community ever. Here's to Season 2.2023-05-152h 05Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 998: The Abolition of Hard Pants.Matt and Jacob recall their 8 hour ordeal in a Pittsburgh airport. Paul is a hard pant abolitionist. Matt and Jacob talk about The Elton Magic Hockey suite for the Vegas Golden Knights. Scoop Mail and Jock Vs. Nerd Trivia.2023-05-081h 29A Media OperatorSam Parr on Launching and Growing HamptonSam Parr is the co-founder, a highly vetted membership community for entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs. As he articulates it, Hampton has the ability to one day become a $100m+ business. In this episode, we talked about why he felt there was an opportunity here, how they admit new members and build the monthly core groups, and his advice for operators to charge more for their products. 2023-03-2945 min
Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 954: Awake AFMatt and Jacob take in Las Vegas's latest entertainment offering. Paul know Michael Caine is the greatest narrator of all time. Matt's youngest wants to make a huge sacrifice for the household this christmas. Jacob's neighbor uses old Vegas methods to solve a new Vegas problem. Scoop mail and jock vs nerd trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-051h 37
The Macro Trading FloorJacob Shapiro: From Globalization To A Multipolar WorldOn today’s episode of “The Macro Trading Floor,” Andreas and Alfonso welcome Jacob Shapiro, Director of Geopolitics at Cognitive Investments for a discussion on the global trend to a multipolar world. In 2022, geopolitics has been one of the leading factors in markets, so we invited an expert in geopolitics to help us navigate this environment. Expecting a shift away from globalization and a more multipolar world over the next decade, this trend has many implications for economies around the world. Jacob walks through the U.S/China relations, Europe's energy crisis and discusses which countries are best positioned in this e...2022-11-2059 minEverything Cookbooks22: What Does it Mean to Craft a Voice?Kristin starts out today's episode asking Molly, Kate and Andrea about the books that inspired them to follow this career path and how they'd define the idea of "voice" in writing. They discuss the difference between tone and voice, the tools they've use to craft their own and how to inject it into recipe writing. They reveal some writing exercises and advice on how to find and improve voice in your own writing. Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsJohnny Apple / R.W...2022-09-2844 min
Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 918: Ginger Aspirations.Vegas Parking and Weather: Monsoon Edition! Paul say adios to the Choco Taco. Matt has lame parent moment. Jacob is falling apart. Paul gets some punch up work. Jacob denies his rock star roots. Batscoop and Sarah see Journey. Scoop Mail and Jock Vs Nerd Trivia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-011h 41
Trivia With Budds10 Trivia Questions on Jacob's Favs: The Office, 2000s Music, Dr. Pepper & More!It's my friend Jacob's 30th birthday! Happy birthday Jacob! Enjoy some questions on things you love and congrats on your recent engagement to Lieren! WANT TO CELEBRATE A LOVED ONE'S BIRTHDAY, ACHIEVEMENTS, OR GENERAL AMAZINGNESS? Customize an episode of the podcast just for them! You pick the topic or provide the questions and any kind words you want to shout out and I'll make sure it gets recorded on the day of your choice for $25. Venmo @Ryan-Budds to lock in your date! And, try a brand new BUDDSTAGRAM! It's like Cameo but for trivia lovers. I...2022-07-2908 minEverything Cookbooks15: Will Write for Food with Dianne JacobMolly and Kate chat all things food writing with Dianne Jacob, freelance writing coach, editor and the author of "Will Write for Food". Dianne shares her career trajectory and insights into crafting the four editions of her book throughout an ever evolving food media landscape. She believes the craft of writing is foundational and tells us why some bloggers are scared of her, the importance of voice and her favorite writing exercise.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsDianne JacobWebsiteNewsletterWill Wr...2022-06-2229 minA Media OperatorTim Hartman on GovExec's Rapidly Growing BusinessEarlier this month, Tim Hartman, CEO of GovExec, and I took the stage at Omeda's Idea Exchange to do a live recording of the podcast. This is the outcome of that conversation. We talked about what it was like closing on the GovExec deal only days after the Covid-19 lockdowns had taken place. We also talked about how the company has acquired and integrated various other companies. Finally, we dug into the different aspects of GovExec's business model. 2022-05-2350 minA Media OperatorChris Ferrell on The Incredible Growth at Endeavor Business MediaChris Ferrell is the founder and CEO of Endeavor Business Media, a b2b media company growing unbelievably quickly. His original goal? Hit $100 million in revenue. When that happened years faster than anticipated, he set a new goal: hit $100m in EBITDA. In this episode, we talked about how they have grown through acquisition, how they force all acquired companies onto the same technology stack, and how he sees market research becoming as big a part of the business as media. 2022-05-1642 minA Media OperatorAlexis Grant on Launching They Got AcquiredAlexis Grant is the founder of They Got Acquired, a recently launched publication that covers digital companies acquired in the $100k to $50m range. In this conversation, we dug into the early decisions Alexis made when launching, how sponsorships took the business by surprise, and how they are planning to really monetize the business. 2022-04-2536 min
Send & Grow by SparkLoopMonetization, growth & newsletter trends — with Jacob Donnelly of A Media OperatorWelcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop cofounder Louis Nicholls sits down with Jacob Donnelly, GM of B2B at Morning Brew and creator of A Media Operator — a media business covering the business of media.We jump straight into the good stuff, including:how should media brands think about monetizing their email audiences?what growth channels worked for the AMO newsletter?paid subscriptions vs advertising — which revenue stream wins?... and much, much more.You can find Jacob on Twitter at @JayCoDon and Louis at @louisnicholls_...2022-04-1938 minA Media OperatorDan Runcie on Putting His CEO Hat on With TrapitalDan Runcie is the founder of Trapital, a publication dedicated to the business of hip hop. In this conversation, we discussed how he had to put his CEO hat on to make the decision to shut the paid subscription down versus listening to the emotional side, how he thinks about the brand evolving in connection with him, and where he sees the business growing from here. 2022-04-1848 minA Media OperatorScott Gerber on What Goes Into a Great Professional CommunityScott Gerber is the co-founder and CEO of Community.co, which partners with media companies to create high-priced professional communities. In this conversation, we discussed what goes into making a great community, why it has become such a big buzzword in the market today, and how people should think about growing. 2022-04-1147 minA Media OperatorArsalan Arif on Loving What He Does at Endpoints NewsArsalan Arif is the co-founder and publisher of Endpoints News, a media company that covers the massive biopharma world. During this episode, we discussed the unique subscription they offer, the various events products they bring to market, and why his advice to media operators is not to get into media unless you really love it. 2022-04-0451 minEverything Cookbooks03: Cookbook Proposal Writing TipsKristin leads today's discussion all about the cookbook proposal, sharing her own first experience with the process. Molly, Kate and Andrea each describe their own firsts as well as how they format their more recent versions. They review all of the elements that go into a proposal, the three vital things to highlight, how long the process can take and how a project can morph as it leads into its first draft. Finally, a listener's salt based SOS leads to many strong opinions and some helpful tips.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly2022-03-3043 minA Media OperatorAdam Ryan on Building a Creator First WorkweekAdam Ryan is the co-founder and CEO of Workweek, a new media company that brings together creators in different industries. During this episode, we discussed how the business got started, the long-term vision for the business, why new entrants into the newsletters space will likely never be able to compete with Morning Brew or The Hustle and so much more. 2022-03-2859 min
PerpetualS1 EP3: How to Get Ahead of the Media Curve With Jacob Donnelly, Morning Brew & A Media OperatorWhy Media Moves? Because the landscape is constantly shifting and evolving. In that kind of environment, hearing Jacob Donnelly’s highly actionable insights is vital.More than 3 million people start their day with Morning Brew and as the B2B GM, Jacob is always ahead of the curve. As a Founder and former MD at CoinDesk he lives and breathes all things media.Adam and Jacob discuss underutilized tactics in media companies, his thoughts around monetizing subscriptions versus advertising and how most media operators are woefully underprepared for what’s coming on the newsletter horizon.2022-03-1540 min
The Tight Lads PodcastTheatre freak (With Jacob Fowler)This week we welcome star of Heathers the musical Jacob fowler, to chat all things theatre.2022-03-0956 min
Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 867: Soft White Horse.Jacob and Matt lose at the game of Uber Eats Roullette. Paul barely makes it back from Erie. Jacob almost made it to Erie and Matt stuck around Erie. Matt's latest dad failure, scoop mail, and Jock Vs. Nerd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-02-031h 37
Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 858: Raider of The Yard Pecans.Paul is a large nut gatherer and he wants to turn Jacob into one also. Matt reflects on his Elf on the Shelf season. Jacob has the perfect anniversary present. Scoop Mail and Jock Vs. Nerd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-01-031h 34
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Release date: 08-12-21
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Social Science, Naturopathy & New Age
Summary:
Stand-up comedian Jacob Hawley explores every corner of the UK drugs scene, from nightclubs to prisons
In his first BBC radio series, New Comedy Award finalist Jacob Hawley examines one of the most important issues affecting young people today, looking into every aspect of British drug culture to discover...2021-08-128h 16A Media OperatorAmanda Hesser and Food52's Journey With Food, Media, and CommerceAmanda Hesser is the co-founder and CEO of Food52, a media, and commerce brand dedicated to the wonderful world of food. With a blend of content and commerce, Food52 has become one of the most impactful brands in the food industry and is now growing to touch more parts of the home. 2021-03-2449 min
Floor 9Episode 106: The Business of Newsletters (ft. Jason Schulweis & Jacob Donnelly from the Morning Brew)This week on Floor 9, we are talking business. The business of newsletters, that is. Joined by Jason Schulweis and Jacob Donnelly from one of our favorite newsletters Morning Brew, we talked about how independent newsletter companies are competing against big news publications, the rise of Substack and personality-driven newsletters, and the recent entrances of Twitter and Facebook into the space.Before the main conversation, co-hosts Adam and Scott discuss the top news of a slow news week, which includes HBO Max’s upcoming ad-supported tier and Clubhouse’s new accelerator program.Take part in our...2021-03-1945 minA Media OperatorNaomi Shah on Building Meet Cute One 15-Minute Romcom Episode At a TimeNaomi Shah is the founder and CEO of Meet Cute, an audio romcom media company. With a focus on creating consistent 15-minute episodes versus trying to aim for hits, Meet Cute is building a robust catalog of IP that the company could use in the future for exciting opportunities.During this episode, we talked about a lot, but a few things jumped out to me…On consistency vs. hitsFor many studios, the goal is to create a hit. They create a few big projects every year with the hope that when one is...2021-03-1746 minA Media OperatorMario Gabriele on Building His New Media Company, The GeneralistMario Gabriele is the founder of The Generalist, a tech publication that tells stories about companies from idea to IPO. The company is new, but he has learned quite a bit about launching a paid subscription and the early days of building a community. 2021-03-1046 minA Media OperatorJesse Jacobs and Mike Kerns of The Chernin Group Talk Investing in MediaJesse Jacobs and Mike Kerns are co-founders of The Chernin Group, an investment firm known for their involvement in companies including Barstool Sports, Food52, MeatEater, and so many more. Part of the reason they have found such success is because they have been diligent with executing their thesis.2021-03-0347 minA Media OperatorDavid Nemetz on Over a Decade of Building Digital Media CompaniesDavid Nemetz is the GM of Culture & Innovation at Bustle Digital Group, overseeing brands including Inverse, Input, and Mic. He is also the former co-founder of Bleacher Report, which unlike many digital media companies that started at a similar time, actually had a successful exit. 2021-02-171h 01A Media OperatorElizabeth Bramson-Boudreau on The Digital Transformation of MIT Technology ReviewElizabeth Bramson-Boudreau is the CEO and Publisher of MIT Technology Review, the oldest technology magazine in the world. Over the past few years, the business has been going through a transformation of building out the tools and processes to run a digital-first media business. 2021-02-1059 minA Media OperatorJason Yanowitz on The Many Stages of BlockworksJason Yanowitz is the co-founder of Blockworks, a media and events company covering the crypto asset space. Originally, the plan was to create an advisory, but multiple iterations later, it is now has a newsroom, a podcast network, and an events business that plans to go physical again in 2021. 2021-02-0335 min
Silver Screen VideoEpisode 65: Special Guest Dana DonnellyThis week at the Silver Screen Video we are happy to have writer/comedian/podcaster Dana Donnelly. You can currently hear Dana on her podcast Young Old available wherever you get your podcast. She is a great follow on twitter @danadonly and her website is https://danadonnelly.com/. In this episode we talk about Dana's career and some horror movies she has been watching. Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy the show.
Don't forget to check out our new Patreon to get access to The Silver Screen Video After Dark. Link is below for all...2021-02-031h 14A Media OperatorScott Brodbeck on Building Hyperlocal Media Brands in the D.C. AreaScott Brodbeck is the founder, editor, and publisher of Local News Now, a network of hyperlocal media properties. What started as a single guy with a camera and a police scanner has turned into a media company with a small staff serving the D.C. area through multiple websites, both owned and through partnerships. 2021-01-2751 min
Drinking and Talking Fantasy FootballEp 85 - Things to Remember for Draft SeasonMatt Donnelly (@MattDonnellyFF) from the Dynasty Vipers joins us this week to have a discussion about things we think you need to remember for draft season. There are nuggets of gold for both redraft and dynasty in this episode. It's not one you want to miss.
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The Guild HallBonus Episode 3: Alexavier's PrideAlexavier is not quite the friendliest of people. Nor the most giving. Or even that humble. So how did the noble's final moments in his families' manor go as he was banished for unknown, disgraceful actions. Who would miss him? Would anyone? CastDM & Editor: JacobAlexavier Drexel: SavanahSound Effects and Music from StoryblockSunrise Without You, By: Jason DonnellyDark Magicians, By: Denis Kotenko2021-01-1726 minA Media OperatorNick Friese on the 12 Years of Digiday MediaNick Friese is the founder and CEO of Digiday Media, a company with three verticals: Digiday, ModernRetail and Glossy. Friese started the company during the Great Recession and has gone through a tremendous journey building this company with events, membership and marketing services.On building membershipThe membership product at Digiday started primarily as a print product. As Friese explained it, people were comfortable paying for a magazine, so that’s what they sold. And despite costing nearly $200 for four issues, it sold.But as time went on, they started adding other features to...2020-12-1650 minA Media OperatorSherrell Dorsey on Building The PlugSherrell Dorsey is the founder and publisher of The Plug, a publication focused on the Black innovation economy. While it started as a morning newsletter she did before going to work, it has now morphed into a media company with original reporting, data, research, events and podcasts.In this show, we discussed a variety of important topics, but a few things jumped out...On quarterly, not monthly pricingThis was an important topic to me. The Plug's membership is sold quarterly or annually, but not monthly. As she said, this runs counter to...2020-12-1050 minA Media OperatorMike Orren of The Dallas Morning News on The Pivotal Year for Local MediaMike Orren is the Chief Product Officer at The Dallas Morning News and has called this the pivotal year for local media. With Orren leading, Dallas Morning News has been undergoing a digital transformation, using the revenue generated from the print operation to invest in the online business. In this episode, we talked about a wide variety of topics that you'll find informative and interesting. 2020-12-021h 07A Media OperatorJohn Yedinak on Running a Network of Aging-Related PublicationsJohn Yedinak is co-founder and President at Aging Media, a vertical media company focused on the business of aging. With so many people retiring every single day and few b2b companies covering the space, John and his brother have grown into multiple verticals over the years and have even more growth ahead of them. 2020-11-2542 minA Media OperatorJulia Beizer on Building Product at Bloomberg MediaJulia Beizer is Chief Product Officer & Global Head of Digital at Bloomberg Media. While Bloomberg is primarily known for its terminals, the digital team has built a robust media operation that has now added hundreds of thousands of paying subscribers.In this episode, we discussed quite a few different topics, but a few things jumped out to me...On program managers vs. product managersA big mistake that media companies make is that they hire product managers because they need someone to "get stuff done." But as Julia explained, "everyone can get stuff...2020-11-1841 minA Media OperatorRyan Selkis on Building a Crypto Data and Market Intelligence PlatformRyan Selkis is the co-founder and CEO of Messari, a crypto data and market intelligence platform. Ryan and I go way back with him hiring me at CoinDesk nearly four years to the day. Since then, he has gone on to build an exciting and well respected data and research company in the rapidly evolving world of crypto assets. 2020-11-1152 minA Media OperatorPacky McCormick on Building Not BoringPacky McCormick is the writer and creator of the business strategy newsletter, Not Boring. Although he has only been doing this full time since April, it has quickly morphed into a project with a loyal audience and an advertising-driven business model that bucks the trend of many of the newsletters launching today.We discussed a lot about what goes into building these solo products, but a few things jumped out to me...On building a referral systemThe referral system in newsletters has become a favorite way to grow audiences; however, for Substack...2020-10-2842 minA Media OperatorNeil Vogel on Building Dotdash and the Brands Being RememberedNeil Vogel is CEO of Dotdash, a series of brands across verticals like food, technology finance and others. What started as About.com has morphed into an incredibly profitable, fast-growing media company. Although Neil has poor taste in sports teams, when it comes to running this network, I have to tip my hat.In this episode, we discussed a variety of topics, but a few things jumped out to me…On ad strategy at DotdashWe all have been to that website that causes the fans on our laptops to go into overdrive. Wh...2020-10-2144 minA Media OperatorBen Clymer on Building Media & Commerce at HodinkeeBen Clymer is founder and CEO of Hodinkee, a media and commerce company dedicated to the luxury watch market. What started as a personal blog thanks to a watch from his grandfather has turned into a highly respected business that can sell millions of dollars in watches in minutes.In this episode, we went through the many different facets of the business, but a few things jumped out to me…2020-10-1441 minA Media OperatorJarrod Dicker on Record Labels & Renaissance CreatorsJarrod Dicker is the VP of Commercial at The Washington Post, which puts him in charge of a variety of products, but most specifically, the Zeus ad suite. But in his free time, he has become somewhat obsessed with the creator economy and the evolution of media. In this episode, we discussed quite a few topics, but a few things jumped out...Where media went wrongJarrod got his start in media at The Huffington Post, working on products to help the business be, well, a business. One of the early products that...2020-10-071h 06A Media OperatorSean Griffey on How Industry Dive Has Grown Across VerticalsSean Griffey is co-founder and CEO of Industry Dive, a network of business publications covering a wide variety of topics including retail, biopharma and waste management. When I think about a successfully scaled b2b media company, Industry Dive comes to mind first.In this episode, we discussed a ton, but a few things jumped out…On expanding into new marketsIndustry Dive has a specific playbook that they use to determine what verticals they want to expand into it. It starts with a very simple question: does this fit the business model?...2020-09-3053 minA Media OperatorDan Shipper and Nathan Baschez on Building EverythingDan Shipper and Nathan Baschez are the founders of Everything, a bundle of business newsletters. What started as their two respective publications, Superorganizers and Divinatons, has expanded to include multiple newsletters.A few things we discussed in this episode...On revenue sharesWhen a user signs up for the Everything bundle and after all the fees are taken out, Everything sends a survey to the subscriber to ask them what newsletter was the primary reason they signed up. Whatever the answer is dictates which newsletter writer gets paid for that newsletter subscriber. 2020-09-1659 minA Media OperatorSnigdha Sur on Building for the South Asian DiasporaSnigdha Sur, Founder & CEO of The Juggernaut, always knew she wanted to be in media. She now runs a subscription media company that is dedicated to creating "smart journalism for the South Asian diaspora” called The Juggernaut.In this episode, we discussed a ton, but a few things jumped out…Niche can scaleUnder normal circumstances, you wouldn’t expect to see a media company in Y Combinator, an accelerator for traditional tech startups. However, for a variety of reasons, they decided to have Snigdha join the program.One of the things...2020-09-0950 minA Media OperatorCraig Fuller on Building The Bloomberg for TruckingCraig Fuller, Founder & CEO of FreightWaves, didn't have a clear path to media. His background was in the trucking business. But when he identified an opportunity to launch a futures market around trucking, he recognized that there were major gaps in the news & data around trucking. So, he launched FreightWaves.In this episode, we discussed a variety of topics, but a few things jumped out.On pivoting post CovidEvents were a big part of the business, accounting for half of the revenue in 2019. It was expected that it'd be another major component...2020-09-021h 08A Media OperatorAustin Rief on Morning Brew Becoming More Than Just a NewsletterAustin Rief is cofounder and COO of Morning Brew, a 2,000,000+ subscriber newsletter company with additional vertical brands covering various niches. It started while he and his cofounder were in college and it has been growing incredibly fast over the past couple of years, generating eight figures of revenue.On the differences between the newslettersIn the early days (and still to this day), the Morning Brew team was incredibly focused on the growth of the number of subscribers and fanatical about the open rates. As Austin explains, he doesn’t know any newer media company th...2020-08-2648 minA Media OperatorAdam White on Building The Politico of SportsAdam White, Founder & CEO of Front Office Sports, is as unlikely a media operator as there ever was. FOS started as a college project that Adam hoped he would be able to leverage into a job. When that failed, he figured he might as well see where this could take him. So far, that strategy is working.In this show, we discussed a variety of important topics, but a few things jumped out.On building for a prosumer audienceThe business of sports as a core topic is a multi-billion dollar business, but...2020-08-191h 04A Media OperatorBrian Dolan On His Multiple Careers in MediaBrian Dolan, Founder & Lead Writer at Exits & Outcomes, is the first guest on the show and for good reason. He has had multiple careers in media, first working for Fierce Markets (which seems to have trained multiple future operators), then launching MobiHealthNews, which was then sold and, most recently, creating Exits & Outcomes. In this show, we discussed a variety of important topics, but a few things jumped out. Having an advisory committeeAs Brian explains it, the acquisition of MobiHealthNews was something they hoped would happen, but was certainly not a given. Multiple...2020-08-1258 minA Media OperatorWelcome to A Media OperatorA Media Operator is a new podcast that expands on the newsletter, found at AMediaOperator.com. This is a trailer to give you a hint of what's to come, but in the coming days and weeks, we'll have additional episodes from leading operators, entrepreneurs and investors in the digital media space. Excited? Subscribe now!2020-08-0601 min
Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 642: New Nashville TiresQ Donnelly and America's favorite public defender back in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-12-261h 23
Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream SocialEpisode 528: Toffee BarrelListener Ryan stops by with booze. Paul celebrates his birthday. Jacob tells a jacob story. Scoop Mail, Jock Vs Nerd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2018-12-031h 49