How the 'new media' is getting rich (and why you’re not)

How the 'new media' is getting rich (and why you’re not)

From Brandfathers by Brandfathers LLC

April 3, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN and explores new media monetization strategies.

OpenAI just bought TBPN for a reported $200–300M — and almost everyone is misreading why. The Brandfathers break down what the deal actually means for new media, why 800 live viewers can outvalue 2 million, and the monetization model creators are sleeping on. Plus: the NYT called a GLP-1 dropshipper an "AI-built business," and Nike just hit an 11-year stock low. 0:00 Intro 0:30 TBPN acquired by OpenAI 3:30 Why niche audience beats mass reach 5:00 The live show model vs. traditional podcasting 7:30 Speed and dedication in new media 9:30 What it takes to scale a podcast 11:00 Creator-in-residence: what actually works 15:00 Monetizing media beyond ad reads 20:00 The NASCAR ad model for creators 24:00 Medvi: the $1.8B "AI-built" GLP-1 company 30:00 Why journalists can't cover business 35:00 Nike earnings and the 11-year low 40:00 Niche brands eating Nike alive Follow the guys: @JordanRogers2626 @Shwinnabego @orenmeetsworld Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.Brandfathers.org Subscribe for unfiltered marketing breakdowns from the most trusted fathers in the game.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jordan Rogers, Shwinnabego, orenmeetsworld

Topics covered

  • new media
  • monetization
  • live audience
  • podcasting
  • business analysis
  • media trends

Keywords

  • OpenAI
  • TBPN
  • monetization
  • live show model
  • podcasting
  • Nike
  • GLP-1
  • media trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OpenAI, TBPN, NYT, Nike

Products: GLP-1

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