The Media Mix with Claire Atkinson

Narcos co-creator Chris Brancato talks about his latest project slated for MGM+ with Claire Atkinson. What you can expect from “Hotel Cocaine,” plus his thoughts on the glamourization of drugs in entertainment, his views on how the strikes are evening out the playing field, and the business of creating hits. Brancato also explains what it is like to be a television series writer, offers advice for future filmmakers, and reflects on one of his first jobs writing for “Beverly Hills 90210.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How outrage journalism, viral cat videos, and porn push good journalism to the “backwaters of the internet.” Editor-in-Chief Thomson Reuters Foundation, Yasir Khan, talks with Claire Atkinson and explains how the realities of the internet should force news organizations to calibrate their online strategies. Plus UAE's bid for the Telegraph via Jeff Zucker, what Khan has to say about the “strings attached” to “Gulf Money.” Then his take on TikTok journalism and the Gen Z influence on the media. To stay in the mix be sure to subscribe to The Media Mix newsletter. (LINK) Have guest ideas or want to sponsor a segment email us at themediamixUS@gmail.com Find Claire on Twitter at @claireatki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Republican primary debate on NewsNation Claire Atkinson talks with Press Advance Host and NewsNation Contributor Johanna Maska. She tells Claire Atkinson Donald Trump’s decision not to attend the debate is reminiscent of “arrogance that [she’s] seen from the Clinton orbit” - her thoughts. They also discuss the backlash following Univision’s interview with Donald Trump. Plus, why she feels Republicans and Democrats need to “hold Elon Musk as accountable as Mark Zuckerberg.” This episode is an explosive conversation you don’t want to miss. Be sure to check out Press Advance, too. To stay in the mix be sure to subscribe to The Media Mix newsletter. (LINK) Have guest ideas or want to sponsor a segment email us at themediamixUS@gmail.com Find Claire on Twitter at (LINK https://twitter.com/claireatki?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Axios’ Sara Fischer and The Daily Beast’s Lachlan Cartwright discuss the 2024 media landscape and whether a Trump comeback could change everything. The two media reporters share the inside track on the stories they’re watching from AI and lay-offs to what happens at the top of ABC News. To stay in the mix subscribe to The Media Mix newsletter. Have guest ideas or want to sponsor a segment email us at themediamixUS@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is journalism’s credibility at an “all-time low?” That’s what Stagwell CEO Mark Penn says. He talks with Claire Aktinson about reporting around the war and the handling of misinformation. Penn also calls out The New York Times and the “mainstream media” over its handling of reports from the region. Plus Stagwell Vice Chair Ray Day passionately says how amid the rush for clicks, communicators need to “take a step back… and remember our first obligation to report the truth.” For more, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and newsletter, TheMediaMix.Substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning producer of "That Seventies Show," "Roseanne," "The Cosby Show," & "Peaky Blinders," Caryn Mandabach talks with Claire Atkinson about why she chose to remain an independent creator and hold on to her rights. UK-based Mandabach shares her career journey, fighting sexism in Hollywood and her thoughts on the writers' strike. Mandabach's recipe for TV success - look for what's not out there. For more, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and newsletter, TheMediaMix.Substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian author Walter Marsh talks to Claire Atkinson about his new book “ Young Rupert: The Making of the Murdoch Empire.” Marsh talks about how he dug up old correspondence from the 1950s to paint a vivid portrait of Rupert’s young adult life and the beginnings of the newspaper business he inherited and rapidly grew after his father’s death. Marsh also finds new information about Rupert’s left-leaning years at Oxford and how he learned the tricks of the trade. To stay in the mix, be sure to subscribe to this podcast and the newsletter, TheMediaMix.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is coming to next year's Super Bowl commercials. Claire Atkinson turns to Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, a creative agency based out of San Francisco and New York, and talks with co-chair Jeff Goodby and Chief Creative Officer, Margaret Johnson. Here's what they have to say about how the Hollywood strikes are impacting SuperBowl and how AI will hit entry level jobs in the industry. They also share what it was like recreating Salvador Dali, plus why they aren't impressed with Threads. For more from The Media Mix subscribe to the podcast and substack click on the link. You can also reach the team to pitch ideas at themediamixus@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Atkinson takes a look at how Will Smith's production company, Westbrook Media, makes social media a priority, the impact of the notorious Oscar slap, and the possible AI "hype cycle." Westbrook Media's Brad Haugen talks about the writer strike impact, Barbie branding, and the aftermath of Will Smith's slap moment, Then Jasmine Enberg with Insider Intelligence talks about the future of social media and gives her thoughts on how social media creators don’t need brands but brands need creators. To stay in the mix subscribe to The Media Mix newsletter and follow this podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and Substack Newsletter https://themediamix.substack.com/. If you have guest ideas email The Media Mix at themediamixUS@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chief Marketing Officer of IMAX, Denny Tu and The Quorum's David Herrin talk with Claire Atkinson about the Barbie movie's impact on media, marketing, and movies. Herrin explains how Barbie is a "watercooler movie." Plus Tu talks TikTok and why he believes, "AI is going to unlock new opportunities and also new risks." That's on this episode of The Media Mix. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and Substack Newsletter https://themediamix.substack.com/. If you have guest ideas email The Media Mix at themediamixUS@gmail.com Stay connected to media and remain in the mix by subscribing to the podcast and newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Atkinson talks with former Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon Carter, who is now the co-editor of Air Mail. On The Media Mix, the legendary editor shares his thoughts on Donald Trump and why he believes the White House should have a younger occupant. Plus Carter dishes on famous Oscar parties and shares his secrets for a great party. Stay connected to media and remain in the mix by subscribing to the podcast and newsletter https://themediamix.substack.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An inside look at conservative media with NewsMax CEO Chris Ruddy. Does he see Tucker Carlson's Twitter show as a threat? Is Florida Ron DeSantis a viable Presidential candidate? Where do things stand with the Dominion Lawsuits? Claire Atkinson asks all those questions to keep you in the mix. Plus Lionel Messi signs with Inter Miami, and we hear from Newsbreak's head of strategy Jim Bell. Be sure to stay connected with media and subscribe to the podcast and newsletter. Link for newsletter https://themediamix.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Threads a threat to Twitter or new fad that will fade? What are some of the initial reactions of social media experts? These are some of the questions Claire Atkinson is tackling in The Media Mix. This episode is all about where social media is headed next with Gary Vee talking about Web3, Matt Navarra discussing Threads and the future of social plus Emily Bell on whether politics and news will come to dominate Threads despite Meta's intentions. Then entrepreneur Jon Bond has some new ideas for Twitter. For more, subscribe to the podcast and The Media Mix newsletter. Have ideas? Email us at themediamixus@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Sun Valley and what deals are on the table? Could CNN be spun off? Is BET up for grabs? Those are some of the questions Claire Atkinson tackles in this episode of The Media Mix. Fox Business Network's Charlie Gasparino lays out the potential moves being discussed, plus why he once got kicked out of the prestigious event. Then NPR's Eric Deggans explains the players involved in the potential sale of BET; could this deal be decided on at Sun Valley? Plus, Medialink CEO Michael Kassan weighs in on the power of Paris Hilton. All this and more in The Media Mix newsletter. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Atkinson takes listeners to Cannes, France for The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Hear what Stagwell CEO and Fox News Contributor, Mark Penn, has to say about the latest U.S. Presidential polling data and his thoughts on the Fox News’ controversial Arizona call for Biden. Plus Medialink CEO Michael Kassan gives his takeaways from Cannes. Then a creative director for Kilmartin Keys, in Denmark, Hannah Smith talks about what stood out at the festival. All that and more on this week's episode of The Media Mix. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter. Link for newsletter https://themediamix.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran journalist Claire Atkinson, is partnering with Situation Room Studios, the news podcast division of Global Situation Room (GSR), to create The Media Mix, a new podcast series that delivers exclusive insights into the fast-paced industries of news, tech and marketing. With Atkinson as its host, the new series will travel to internationally renowned conferences, festivals and forums around the globe to gain behind-the-scenes access to power players and executives influencing the evolving communications business. Atkinson has nearly 30 years of experience in print and broadcast journalism. Most recently, Atkinson was Chief Media Correspondent at Insider, former Senior Editor Media at NBC News, and reporter on the business desk of the New York Post. Atkinson is also a regular guest on CNBC and BBC News. Continuing to tell the stories that matter most, Atkinson will dive deep into topics, such as Apple’s efforts in global streaming, the impact of Twitter’s new CEO, the ongoing remake of CNN and identify where marketing money is flowing – from women’s sports to TikTok, and of course, the AI revolution remaking media and marketing. Subscribe now and stay tuned for new episodes. The Media Mix was co-created by Claire Atkinson and Jamie Maglietta. Hosted by Claire Atkinson. Executive Producers are Claire Atkinson, Jamie Maglietta, and Situation Room Studios. Edited and Produced by Situation Room Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices