Uncovering patterns of change in media, culture, and technology, each week media veterans Brian Morrissey, Alex Schleifer and Troy Young break down... more
Complex is a digital media survivor. It has lived many lives, including as a magazine, a dot-com, an ad network,... more
There’s a new consensus about the media business that is emerging. The past is not coming back, that much is... more
Mass media’s extinction event has come first for text content. Text is increasingly being "pushed down the stack" and commoditized... more
This week, we take a look at making bets that go wrong, and how it’s often difficult to tell if... more
This week, we discuss a new framework for the media industry that separates content into two distinct categories: "above the... more
The heart of organizations is tension, which when productive can lead to great outcomes. If it goes to extremes, disaster.... more
We discuss the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google as a classic case of fighting the last war. And... more
This week we’re joined by Emily Sundberg and celebrate our 100th episode, talking about classic topics like X vs Threads... more
Founders can force change that managers (call them operators) can’t, at least as efficiently. Plus: AI land grab update, Gannett’s... more
This is shaping up to be a TikTok election where relatability is at a premium. The successful rollout of the... more
This week, we discuss conversations vs interviews, why social networking has been replaced by algorithmic content, YouTube’s pivotal role in... more
A federal judge has ruled Google a monopoly for locking up distribution with Apple. We discuss the percent and likely... more
OpenAI is readying a new search engine, Meta is pushing further into search with Llama, Perplexity is cutting deals with... more
This week, we’re joined by Joe Marchese, operating and build partner at Human Ventures and veteran media exec. We discuss... more
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump was a stress test for the Information Space, and a reminder of just how... more
The tidal wave of crap is a reality in the Information Space. This week, we discuss the rules of winning... more
In this July 4th episode, Alex, Brian and Troy chat about whether life will ever get back to 'normal,' Threads... more
Troy and Brian discuss the realist mood in Cannes, the key to good brand events, why hotels need a good... more
Apple has entered the AI fray with a compelling view of using it to remove friction that gets in the... more
Technology acts as a compressor. AI is the latest pressure point. This week, we look at compression in software development,... more
In this episode Brian, Troy, and Alex talk about AI hallucinations, and how they mirror human misperceptions. Troy believes the... more
What do tech and media look like in five years? Plus: Sam Altman as slippery character and AI comes to... more
Brian, Alex, and Troy get into the new AI updates from OpenAI and Google. They unpack how these big changes... more
Jess Sibley, CEO of Time, joins Brian and Troy to discuss adapting Time to today’s digital challenges. Jess shares her... more
Brian, Troy, and Alex discuss the commercialization of the internet and the impact of AI on media. They explore big... more
Omnicom digital chief Jonathan Nelson joins the show to discuss why ad agencies, forever under threat, will adapt to AI.... more
In this episode Alex, Brian and Troy dive into topics like how AI is changing advertising, the ways tech meets... more
In this episode Brian, Troy, and Alex dive into AI mishaps in Teslas, muse over BuzzFeed's AI pivot, and ponder... more
With Alex still on vacation, Axios senior media reporter Sara Fischer joins Troy and Brian to break down the current... more
Emily, Brian and Troy delve into the complex world of influencers and celebrities as they navigate public scrutiny and fame... more
In this episode Brian, Troy, and Alex dive into AI mishaps in Teslas, muse over BuzzFeed's AI pivot, and ponder the future... more