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Evolve or Dissolve
Unpopular opinion: Sebastian Maniscalco isn't responsible for protecting hundreds of other comedians' income.
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Defining Media by Distribution Is Outdated
The Tennessee Titans recently revoked the credential of Jared Stillman, a longtime radio personality who's also built an audience on YouTube and other platforms.
The Tennessee Titans recently revoked the credential of Jared Stillman, a longtime radio personality who's also built an audience on YouTube and other platforms.
The conversation has become: does he still count as traditional media? I think that's the wrong question in 2026.
Defining a broadcaster by distribution method is outdated. Radio, YouTube, podcast, social, they're all just ways to reach an audience.
Access isn't a right unless you're a rights holder. Everyone else is receiving something valuable in return.
Reporters are becoming creators. Creators are becoming broadcasters. Those lines are disappearing fast.
I think teams are going to start asking who deserves access, why, and what value they're getting back.
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