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Morning Brew
B2B
Hubspot
Estate Media
Workweek
Hyve Group
Events
Firecrown
Creator Economy
Morning Brew Daily
Video/multimedia
The Dispatch
The Hustle
ARK Network
Front Office Sports
Real Estate
B2C
Freightwaves
Questex
Skift

This is the AMO Show. Every week, I interview entrepreneurs and operators that are building media and events companies. Over the course of our discussions, we dig into what’s working, what’s not, how they’re growing and the financials behind their businesses. If you like these discussions and want to go deeper, become an AMO Pro member by visiting A Media Operator dot com.

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Latest Episodes

Mark Shashoua, CEO of Hyve Group, joins the AMO Show to break down Ascend 30, the plan to nearly double the B2B events business to just shy of $900 million in revenue and $300 million in EBITDA by 2030. We get into the 60% organic and 40% M&A split b... more

Adam Ryan is the co-founder and CEO of Workweek, a B2B media company built on creator-led newsletters and verified professional communities across HR, healthcare, marketing, ecommerce, and fintech.

In this episode, Adam and Jacob trace how Workweek'... more

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Jacob sits down with Griff O'Brien, co-founder and CEO of Estate Media — the personality-driven real estate media company he built with Million Dollar Listing's Josh Flagg and Carolwood's Andrew Shanfeld. In just over two years and o... more

I spoke with Dan Loosemore, CEO of InfraXMedia, for the AMO Show this week. In this episode, we dug into how he transformed DCD from a regionally structured events business into an integrated platform doing £55 million in revenue at 30% margins, why ... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Shashoua
CEO of Hyve Group
Hyve Group
Episode: Building Hyve: Mark Shashoua's Plan to Nearly Double to $900M
Adam Ryan
Co-Founder and CEO of Workweek
Workweek
Episode: Proving the Ad Works: Adam Ryan on Workweek's Partner Platform
Griff O'Brien
Co-Founder and CEO of Estate Media
Estate Media
Episode: Griff O'Brien: Building Estate Media into a $6M Real Estate Powerhouse
Dan Loosemore
CEO of InfraXMedia
InfraXMedia
Episode: Building InfraXMedia: Dan Loosemore on Training, Events, and the Data Center Boom
Adam White
Co-founder and CEO of Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports
Episode: From Class Project to $40M Valuation: Adam White on Building Front Office Sports
Tim Hart
President of the Americas at ARK Network
ARK Network (EagleTree-backed)
Episode: Buy, Integrate, Repeat: Tim Hart on the Playbook Behind Arc's Roll-Up
Jason Yanowitz
Co-founder of Blockworks, data and software platform for crypto markets
Blockworks
Episode: From Media Company to Crypto's Market Infrastructure: Jason Yanowitz on Blockworks' Transformation
Jeff Mancini
CEO of Arizent
Arizent
Episode: Jeff Mancini on Arizent's Intelligence Pivot and the Future of B2B Media
Rafat Ali
Founder and CEO of Skift
Skift
Episode: Inside Skift: Rafat Ali on Intelligence-Driven Media and What Comes Next

Host

Jacob Cohen Donnelly
Host of The AMO Show; operator-focused interviewer; founder of A Media Operator.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Current fixation

    We’re in the process of expanding a media company and Jacob’s podcast has been my most-listened-to of late. Great preparation, solid questions and great utility and advice to apply to your own ops. Thanks for this resource, Jacob. Please keep up the good work. —Tom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just A City Nerd
    Canada6 years ago
  • Please make more!

    Love this podcast, learning a lot, and I hope you make more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CityGirlnChi
    United States6 years ago
  • Five Stars for Jacob

    I’ve recommended this podcast already to many people. Not only is Jacob one of the most well researched hosts but he’s also picking the best guests which show his subject matter expertise. By best I mean most adored niche B2B media companies. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mpm318
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast for media operators

    Interesting listen for media companies wherever you are and whatever your size. Nice work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archie loves Veronica
    Australia6 years ago
  • A Media Operator is a Must Listen

    Jay is a crusher. If you are in the media business, you need to listen to his podcast. If you aren’t, you will be fired because you are missing knowledge bombs from Jay.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cdmbdt
    United States6 years ago

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Hosts are viewed as trusted, credible operators who understand the media business.
Guests are consistently top-tier in B2B media and events—great for industry insights.

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Proving the Ad Works: Adam Ryan on Workweek's Partner Platform
Q: What is the main change behind the launch of the partner platform?
The partner platform introduces honest metrics, account-level CRM integration, and a data-driven visualization of performance to show advertisers real outcomes, moving beyond vanity metrics and into verifiable impact.
From Class Project to $40M Valuation: Adam White on Building Front Office Sports
Q: How is the NFL deal structured and why does it matter?
The NFL deal provides licensing access to IP/logos and helps validate the brand for advertisers, enabling revenue opportunities and easier activation with partner brands.
From Class Project to $40M Valuation: Adam White on Building Front Office Sports
Q: What should other media operators focus on to succeed today?
Be focused on a specific area; build a strong brand around faces and franchises, and develop IP-led content and events that can be scaled with strategic partnerships.
From Class Project to $40M Valuation: Adam White on Building Front Office Sports
Q: What does RedBird's involvement change for the company's operations?
RedBird's involvement brings operational rigor, weekly updates, and a structured board process, helping the company scale and manage growth more professionally.
From Class Project to $40M Valuation: Adam White on Building Front Office Sports
Q: Why did Russ leave, and how did that affect equity and governance?
Russell left to pursue bigger roles; equity and cap table complexities arose from early equity grants, shaping a more centralized leadership while preserving the core vision.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The AMO Show

What is The AMO Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on operators and founders who are building media and events businesses, with a strong emphasis on growth strategies, monetization, and the economics of running B2B media platforms. Listeners can expect practical, operator-focused conversations about scaling from newsletters to multi-brand platforms, leveraging data, and balancing trust, editorial integrity, and revenue. A recurring edge is deep dives into unique monetization models (subscriptions, sponsorships, enterprise products) and roll-up or platform strategies in niche industries. The format tends to feature candid founder and executive perspectives, concrete examples, and lessons learned from scaling media and events businesses that serve professionals across sector... more

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1. Mark Shashoua
2. Adam Ryan
3. Griff O'Brien
4. Dan Loosemore
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6. Tim Hart
7. Jason Yanowitz
8. Jeff Mancini

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