How The CEO Of Forbes Transformed His Company & What He Learned Along the Way
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Transforming a traditional organization into a digital powerhouse isn’t easy, but Forbes CEO Mike Federle has done just that. In this episode, we explore how he transformed Forbes from a print magazine into a global digital giant with 140 million users. You’ll learn how Mike led Forbes through the tech evolution, revamping their newsroom model, building a contributor network, and embracing native advertising. Mike shares what allowed them to thrive while many competitors disappeared. We also tackle the challenges of balancing politics with media objectivity and how legacy media is surviving the modern competition against content creators. Mike compares how leadership changed through the years, and how the US remains a beacon of opportunity and leadership globally. We also discuss why leaders need to communicate capitalism’s value to younger generations, and Mike shares his Word of the Year for 2024.
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