New Media
New Media is a podcast for founders and creators building independent media businesses. We explore how to grow and monetize audiences without depending on algorithms, advertising, and platforms you don't control. Each episode shares practical insights on building profitable media and education businesses.
A GrowLetter podcast, hosted by Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch.
New Media
The Real Reason OpenAI Acquired TBPN for $100M+
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Matt and Kolby break down OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN for over $100 million and what it actually means for media. They dig into why the deal was less about audience size and more about an aqua hire of founders John Coogan and Jordi Hayes, how tech companies consistently use media as a PR and storytelling asset, and what lessons indie creators can take from TBPN's 18-month run to a nine-figure exit.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
05:29 Why the Founders Were the Real Asset
11:03 Editorial Independence Concerns
16:29 The Future of Infotainment in B2B
22:54 Media as a Tech Acquisition Strategy
28:43 Focus on Your Core Thing
📌 Resources Mentioned:
TBPN (Tech Business Programming Network)
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