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The Media Copilot

The Media Copilot
Journalism
Artificial Intelligence
Content Creation
Audience Engagement
Openai
Business Insider Germany
Axel Springer
Content Translation
Media Ethics
News Monitoring
AI In Journalism
Trust In Media
Legal Challenges
Public Relations
Open Source
Bias In Media
News Automation
Audio Content
Local Newsrooms
American Journalism Project

Hosted by journalist Pete Pachal, The Media Copilot is a weekly conversation with smart people on how AI is changing media, journalism, and the news.

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As AI eats the internet, publishers are fighting to keep control. Raptive’s Chief Growth Officer, Marc McCollum, says it’s not the end of the open web, it’s a chance to rebuild it on creators’ terms.

In this episode of The Media Copilot, host Pete P... more

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Local news without politics, crime, or chaos? Meet the startup making it happen.

In this episode of The Media Copilot, host Pete Pachal talks with Ryan Heafy, co-founder of 6AM City, about how his team is flipping the script on community journalism—... more

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Social feeds turned news into a rage machine. Cory Ondrejka says it’s time for a reset! Use AI to cut the noise, respect your time, and deliver journalism that actually matters.

For years, the way we consume news has been warped by engagement algori... more

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AI engines are siphoning off billions in value from publishers. 

Bill Gross says it’s time to flip the model: charge for crawls, share revenue on answers, and build the “conversation layer” that keeps audiences engaged.

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Recent Guests

Marc McCollum
Chief Growth Officer of Raptive
Raptive
Episode: AI Took the Clicks. Creators Want Them Back.
Ryan Heafy
Co-founder and COO of 6AM City
6AM City
Episode: From 400 Cities to 2,000: How 6AM City is building a newsletter empire with AI
Cory Ondrejka
CTO of SmartNews
SmartNews
Episode: Can AI Fix the News Feed? Cory Ondrejka on NewsArc, Outrage Loops, and Smarter Curation
Bill Gross
Founder and CEO of ProRata, who has spent his career creating and scaling companies at the intersection of tech and media.
ProRata
Episode: Who Pays When AI Eats the Web? Bill Gross on Zero-Click Search, and the Conversation Layer
Justin Hendrix
CEO of Tech Policy Press, focuses on the intersection of technology and democracy
Tech Policy Press
Episode: Who Controls What You See? AI, Media & Power
Aurélie Guerrieri
Chief Marketing and Alliances Officer at DataDome
DataDome
Episode: Bot-Blocking to Business-Building: DataDome’s Aurélie Guerrieri on the Intent Layer of AI Traffic
Krish Arvapally
Co-founder of Dappier
Dappier
Episode: The Future of Media is Agentic, And Dappier Wants Publishers to Win It
Nicholas Thompson
CEO of The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: The Atlantic’s AI Gamble with Nicholas Thompson
Stephanie Cohen
Chief Strategy Officer of Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Episode: Cloudflare’s Stephanie Cohen on fighting AI scraping

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Pete Pachal
Host of The Media Copilot, a journalist focusing on AI's impact on media and journalism.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Great content

    Many podcasts and interviews on the hot topic of monetisation for the publishing sector and more, quite interesting

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    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and timely discussions on the influence of AI in media. Many find the content engaging and relevant to current challenges faced in the journalism sector.

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From 400 Cities to 2,000: How 6AM City is building a newsletter empire with AI
Q: What is the bar then to sort of graduate from one to the other (seed market to profit market)?
A seed market is typically ready to graduate when it reaches a run rate of $60,000 a year, which usually correlates with around 20,000 engaged subscribers.
From 400 Cities to 2,000: How 6AM City is building a newsletter empire with AI
Q: Can you explain a little more exactly what a seed newsletter is in terms of like, what is the AI putting together?
6AM City's seed newsletters use AI to curate and package content from original sources, ensuring relevance and accuracy, rather than simply scraping from existing media.
How ScalePost’s Ahmed Malik is building an AI survival strategy for media
Q: Can you explain the relationship with Perplexity?
ScalePost is the only third party working with Perplexity, providing transparency for publishers on how their content is used in AI models.
How ScalePost’s Ahmed Malik is building an AI survival strategy for media
Q: What does ScalePost do to help publishers?
ScalePost acts as a mediator between media companies and AI services, helping publishers monetize their content while providing opportunities and protections.
How ScalePost’s Ahmed Malik is building an AI survival strategy for media
Q: What inspired you and your co-founder to establish ScalePost?
We saw a need to help publishers protect their content and monetize it in the new generative AI world.

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The discussions focus on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in media and journalism, examining its impact on information dissemination, local news, content creation, and the industry's future. Topics such as misinformation, content licensing, AI in public relations, and the integration of technology across various platforms are frequently explored, with guests sharing their insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. This podcast stands out due to its emphasis on real-world applications of AI in enhancing journalistic practices and the ethical considerations that accompany these advancements, making it a valuable resource for professionals in media, PR, and technology sectors.

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1. Marc McCollum
2. Ryan Heafy
3. Cory Ondrejka
4. Bill Gross
5. Justin Hendrix
6. Aurélie Guerrieri
7. Krish Arvapally
8. Nicholas Thompson

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