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Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladmir Putin and gets over 179 million views just on X alone, Superbowl ads, and Why media sites are shutting down their subscription products
February 13, 2024

In episode #2676, we discuss Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Vladimir Putin and the implications it has for media and marketing. We delve into the details of the interview, including the viewership numbers and the different platforms on which it was streamed. We also discuss the rise of new media and the shift in power from traditional news networks to independent media companies. We explore the importance of controlling the narrative in marketing and media, drawing parallels to historical examples. The episode concludes with a discussion of the upcoming Super Bowl and the exorbitant costs of advertising during the event.

 

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • (00:00) Today’s topic: Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladmir Putin and gets over 179 million views just on X alone, Superbowl ads, and Why media sites are shutting down their subscription products
  • (03:25) Tucker Carlson’s subscription plans on his website
  • (04:33) Speculation on Tucker Carlson’s revenue from subscriptions
  • (05:50) Power shift to new media and control of narrative
  • (06:40) Neil Patel suspects that Russia controlled Tucker Carlson’s interview with Putin.
  • (07:39) Everyone, including companies, tries to control the narrative.
  • (08:14) The YouTube interview with Putin likely has over a billion views globally.
  • (09:24) Super Bowl commercials cost millions of dollars, including additional expenses for airtime.
  • (11:40) Media sites are shifting away from subscription models due to poor content quality.
  • (12:23) Tucker Carlson’s decision to bet on himself instead of accepting a $100 million deal.
  • (12:47) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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