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- Media Panel 8 December 1:00 - 1:30PM
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In a landscape driven by clicks, speed, and algorithmic reward, depth is becoming a lost art. “Churnalism”, the recycling of online content, has replaced original reporting, leaving audiences skeptical and disengaged. With just 32% of Americans expressing trust in the media (Gallup), the challenge is clear: how can journalism reclaim substance in a digital age built for brevity? This session explores how newsrooms, platforms, and creators can harness technology to restore depth, context, and credibility in an attention-fractured world.
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- Media Panel 9 December 2:00 - 2:30PM
Designing a Global Media Dealbook
As the media landscape fragments and legacy funding models fall short, creators and investors seek smarter ways to align. Despite broader access to tools and audiences, many high-potential ventures go overlooked. A 2024 World Economic Forum–McKinsey report found global venture funding for fintech, media, and creator platforms fell 67%, from $92 billion in 2021 to $30 billion in 2023, highlighting the absence of forward-looking, coordinated capital. Could a curated platform connecting mission-driven media with values-aligned investment unlock new innovation and a more resilient media future?
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- Media Panel 9 December 11:45AM - 12:00PM
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As the world confronts accelerating disruptions in how information is created, distributed, and consumed, BRIDGE convenes a council of leaders to define the principles and priorities needed for a coherent, trusted, and integral information order. Bringing together voices from the North, South, East, and West, this closed-door session examines the forces reshaping public trust, geopolitical stability, and cultural cohesion. The council will articulate shared frameworks for integrity, authenticity, and resilience, outlining how nations and institutions can collectively steward a healthier global information ecosystem for the decade ahead.
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- Media Speech 10 December 4:05 - 4:15PM
Decades of Lessons for Tomorrow’s Media Leaders
Today, stories spread so fast they can quickly change markets, politics, and public opinion before the truth even comes out. That means real leadership is not just about having a big title; rather, it is about staying steady when things get messy and everyone is watching. Anthony Scaramucci has been in the middle of such high-pressure moments in finance and crypto, the White House, and media. He’s seen how quickly a reputation can fall and be rebuilt. For young people who want to lead in a fast-moving world, his experiences offer clear lessons about staying resilient, learning from mistakes, and understanding how powerful stories can be.
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