What Is New Media Now vs Podcasting? | Ashley Christenson / @Ashni #665
About this episode
Rob Greenlee discusses the evolving concept of New Media with Ashley Christenson, exploring its implications for podcasting and creator-led media.
In episode 665 of the New Media Show , hosted by 2017 Podcast Hall of Famer Rob Greenlee , Rob talks with Ashley Christenson , also known as Ashni , for a deep conversation about one of the most important questions facing podcasting, streaming, creator media, startups, and traditional media right now: What does “New Media” actually mean today? The term “New Media” has been around since the late 1990s, but its meaning is shifting again. What once described digital media outside traditional broadcast and print is now being used by creators, VCs, startups, streaming strategists, AI companies, and professional communities to refer to something more specific: creator-led media that builds trust, influence, industry position, and direct audience relationships. Ashley brings a unique perspective from 13 years in online media, Twitch streaming, YouTube education, startup marketing, community building, and creator strategy. She explains that she sees the creator economy as building an audience as the asset , whereas the emerging version of New Media is more about building status and position within an industry conversation . In her view, the key difference is not simply…
People in this episode
Host: Rob Greenlee
Guest: Ashley Christenson
Topics covered
- New Media
- Podcasting
- Creator Economy
- Streaming
- Media Strategy
- Audience Building
Keywords
- New Media
- Podcasting
- Creator Economy
- Streaming Media
- Audience Relationships
- Industry Position
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