Perpetual – Details, episodes & analysis

What are you doing tonight? Say hello to the company that made the line,  “I don’t know, what do you want to do?” fall out of fashion. Adam talks to Scott Owens, Founder and CEO of DoStuff Media, about the art of creating an event media empire. Scott explains how DoStuff Media started in Austin and expanded to over 22 cities, tackling local events and entertainment options for people who are, well… just looking for stuff to do. Scott shares how his journey of perseverance, strategy, and execution over the past 15 years transformed his business from event promotions to a successful consumer-based subscription model. How does DoStuff continue to grow and thrive in an increasingly crowded market? Tune in to find out exactly how Scott managed to conquer the challenges DoStuff Media faced, the opportunities he seized, and all of the valuable lessons he learned along the way.   00:00:01 - CEO Shares Secrets to Success 00:00:58 - Helping People Find Weekend Activities 00:02:22 - Starting Local Event Discovery Company Expansion 00:04:35 - Diversifying Revenue Streams for Success 00:07:35 - MDC Launches Subscription Service for Concert Tickets 00:14:21 - Mixing Humility with High Ambition 00:22:04 - Expanding Strategy in New Markets   Want to get into it further?   Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up for the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual   And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves   Thank you so much!  

NFTs, blockchain, and web3, oh my! If money never sleeps—then crypto has so much caffeine coursing through its veins, that it literally couldn't sleep even if it tried. But you still have to. So as a media company, how can you keep up with the rollercoaster ride that is crypto? Meet crypto expert Jarrod Dicker, lead partner and creator of TCG Crypto and former VP of Commercial at The Washington Post. Jarrod chats with Adam about the unique challenges of the crypto market and explains why it’s revolutionizing the way consumers are spending money on content. How are newer, more innovative subscription models paving the way for exciting changes in the news media industry? Adam and Jarrod discuss how the intersection of journalism and crypto is creating radically different ways of digital content consumption—and what this means for content-first companies.  Tune in now, sleep soundly later. 00:00:00 - Life's Pivotal Moments in Blogging 00:00:47 - Unique Journey from Journalism to Crypto 00:11:04 - Navigating the Swings of Crypto 00:14:43 - Reimagining Subscription Models with Crypto 00:16:40 - Innovating Subscription Models for Creators 00:21:17 - Navigating the Crypto Landscape for Consumers 00:25:22 - Crypto's Rise as Core Focus 00:29:06 - Scaling Struggles in the Crypto Industry 00:31:05 - Future of AI and Crypto Follow Jarrod:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarroddicker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarroddicker Want to get into it further?  Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up for the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves Thank you so much!

How do you build one of the most successful fantasy football newsletters around?  According to Eliot Crist, CEO of Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life Newsletter, it’s all about recognizing strengths within each individual and understanding your growth goals.  Eliot sits down with Adam to share his insights on maintaining engagement with your audience, leveraging partnerships for growth, and how to cope with the seasonal nature of any industry. He also reveals what he believes will be the future of the fantasy football industry and explains what excites him most about the work they're doing at Fantasy Life. Discover how Fantasy Life became a leading fantasy football media company built off the back of the world's most engaged fantasy football newsletter. Join Eliot and Adam as they dive into the challenges and successes of building a startup, the power of listening, and the importance of surrounding yourself with smart people.   00:00:38 - Rapid Growth of Fantasy Football Newsletter 00:03:11 - Strategic Team Building for Growth 00:04:47 - Transitioning from Sales to Operations 00:06:14 - Balancing Passion and Skill in Building a Team 00:09:15 - Unlocking Growth Through Strategic Partnerships 00:15:04 - The Power of Newsletters for Consumer Companies 00:17:15 - Navigating Seasonality in Fantasy Football 00:21:21 - The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Smart People 00:28:44 - Positive Impact of NFL on Business 00:29:42 - The Future of the Media Industry Subscribe to Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life Newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=Qj8C77&g=Xfj8F2   Follow Eliot:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliot-crist-a59818146/   Want to get into it further?    Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up for the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual   And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves   Thank you so much!

SXSW is quintessential Austin. So how did this main staple of Austin culture grow to its astounding 36 years of festival success since its initial conception in 1987?  Join Adam Ryan as he interviews Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer at SXSW, to learn how the organization thinks about creating lasting, impactful cultural moments and what aspects of the festival have had to evolve with the rise of social media. How does SXSW generate one-of-a-kind viral moments while still adhering to its unique brand of authenticity?  Hugh discusses the impact of technology startups at SXSW and reveals his predictions for the future of the media industry.  Don't miss out on this insightful conversation about one of the most influential events in the world.   00:00:01 - Interview with Hugh on the Show 00:00:15 - The Evolution of South by Southwest 00:05:57 - Preparing for Unexpected Moments at SXSW 00:11:35 - Creating Authenticity in a Big Event 00:21:37 - South by Southwest Returns in 2024 00:25:02 - The Evolution of South by Southwest 00:29:00 - The Future of South by Southwest and the Media Industry   Want to get into it further?    Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up for the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual   And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves   Thank you so much!

The newsletter world stopped being polite and started getting real this week, and TBH this is the moment Adam’s been waiting for his whole life.  He breaks down the Twitter feud between SparkLoop’s Lewis Nicholls and beehiiv’s Tyler Denk, which ended with Tyler responding, “Didn’t you sell your failed company in a fire sale?” to the SparkLoop Co-Founder’s tweet about their closed recommendation ESP network.  Who’s right and who’s wrong? And is SparkLoop’s bully strategy ultimately doomed to fail?  Tune in to find out why Adam thinks both need to pay heed to the lessons that past clickbait farms like BuzzFeed have taught us about improving metrics at the risk of creating inevitable churn and why focusing less on industry beef and more on quality over quantity in the newsletter industry is at a critical boiling point.    View the Twitter beef here.   Want to get into it further?    Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up for the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual   And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves   Thank you so much!

The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, claiming the language learning model stole thousands of its articles to train its machines, and allowing millions of other sites to profit off of the backs of its employees’ hard-earned labor. So what happens next if the New York Times wins their suit?  Adam’s back, and he’s breaking down everything you need to know about the groundbreaking new lawsuit. What does the downfall of Napster have to teach us about copyright infringement cases—and does it spell doom for chatbot technology? Trust us when we say, “This has all happened before and it will happen again.” Tune in to find out what happens next.   Want to get into it further?    Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up for the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual   And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves   Thank you so much!

Figuring the right marketing fit as a B2B can feel like throwing spaghetti at a wall—sooner or later at least one strategy has to stick… right? But how can you optimize the path to finding the right verticals in the meantime? Join Adam Ryan as he sits down with Chris Ferrell, CEO of Endeavor Business Media, to discuss the ins and outs of the media industry and the strategies behind building a successful B2B brand.  From choosing the right verticals to navigating acquisitions, Chris shares his expertise and insights on how to thrive in the B2B media space.  Discover the secrets behind Endeavor's rapid growth, its unique approach to team development, and its plans for the future—directly from the mouth of one of the B2B industry's most accomplished leaders himself.   00:01:41 - From Internet Startup to Media Mogul 00:04:27 - Choosing Verticals: Buy vs Build 00:06:38 - Defining Success: Revenue or Audience? 00:07:48 - Building a Company with Local Investors 00:11:53 - Endeavor's Sustainable Growth: 25 Acquisitions, 700 Employees 00:14:08 - Building an Executive Team for Long-Term Success 00:18:19 - Acquiring Deals of Varying Sizes 00:22:05 - Challenges in Selling Small Media Companies 00:24:44 - The Evolution of Hosted Buyer Conferences 00:27:38 - Structuring a Team for Verticals 00:30:08 - Changing Perceptions of the Media Industry 00:34:46 - The Impact of AI on B2B Marketing   Want to get into it further?    Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up for the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual   And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves   Thank you so much!

In this very special episode Adam sits down with the CEO of Bloomberg Media as he unpacks exactly what it means to build an audience-first media company. Adam and Scott get into the weeds of what getting back to basics really looks like when it comes to UI, how the world’s largest newsroom is leveraging AI (and has done for some time), and the secret sauce to retaining top talent. Plus you’ll also hear Scott’s secret formula to success in the media. Spoiler: It's what Bloomberg has been doing for years. Want to get into it further? Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up to the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves Thank you so much!

The world of Media is moving faster and faster. Media executives have more to process than ever before and need to know what’s working today, while keeping pulse on tomorrow. Perpetual peels back the curtain on what media executives are doing to stay at the top of their game, combined with rigorous predictions on the future.. Hosted by Adam Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of Workweek, the show zooms in on how executives are executing their playbooks. Guests are world-class at what they do, coming from companies like 6AM City, Dirt, and Semafor, so join Adam as he gets into the weeds of how they deliver. You’ll get to know the media they’re consuming as well as the challenges they’re working through. Here’s what to expect. We’ll get into the trends our guests have been taking advantage of and how they’ve impacted their business. You’ll also hear which companies are currently flying under the radar, and who you need to keep an eye on over the next 12 months. Adam also jumps in with tear down commentary episodes reflecting on his guests’ key takeaways, and on breaking news in the media industry. Perpetual gives you practical playbooks and thoughtful predictions on what lies just around the corner in the industry that you won’t want to miss. It’s time to get ahead of the curve. With new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday, make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

What happens to media companies during a recession? If you’re in a startup, this is your episode. Adam gets into advertising, recession, and why smaller companies benefit from being under the macro wave during tough economic times. Want to get into it further? Follow Adam on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up to the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetual And if you love listening to Perpetual please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/mediamoves Thank you so much!