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Published Apr 27, 2023

Media Shakeups + Who’s Behind the Climate Crisis — with Bill McKibben

Scott Galloway delves into the seismic shifts in the media industry, the politicized battle between Disney and Governor DeSantis, and the urgent climate crisis with insights from environmentalist Bill McKibben, who stresses the need for collective action to overcome misinformation and restore community ties.
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  • CNN Shake-up

    Scott Galloway examines the recent shake-up at CNN, focusing on Don Lemon's departure. He critiques Lemon's public reaction to his firing, suggesting that how one exits a job can significantly impact their legacy. Galloway emphasizes the importance of leaving with grace, noting that public figures should maintain professionalism to preserve future opportunities.

    People remember how you leave, and this is how you leave. You're gracious. It has been my honor to be here. I've loved working with my colleagues.

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    He also highlights the structural decline in ad-supported media, attributing it to the rise of streaming services and changing viewer habits 1 2.

       

    Fox News

    The departure of Tucker Carlson from Fox News is another significant media event discussed by Scott Galloway. He notes that Carlson's firing followed the Dominion voting case settlement and was influenced by leaked private texts and legal issues. Galloway points out the stark contrast in viewership between Fox News and its competitors, highlighting Fox's dominance despite controversies.

    Fox News said Carlson and the network have agreed to part ways and that his last program was Friday, April 21.

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    He also comments on the financial impact of these shake-ups, noting a drop in Fox's stock value 3.

       

    Cable vs Streaming

    Scott Galloway explores the evolving landscape of media consumption, contrasting cable TV with streaming services. He argues that streaming offers better value, providing vast content libraries at a fraction of the cost of cable subscriptions. Galloway also discusses the broader implications of this shift, including the decline in traditional media viewership and the challenges faced by companies like Google in adapting to new technologies.

    The consumer does the math and says in the back of their mind, or has a reference point in the back of their mind, anytime I pull out my credit card and agree to a monthly recurring revenue payment, I need a billion dollars in content in exchange for $1 per month.

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    He highlights the "innovator's dilemma" faced by established companies reluctant to disrupt their own profitable models 4 5.

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