In this episode, we discuss technology disruptions that have affected journalism and the direction media houses are having to take as they vie to remain relevant. We also dive into the use of technology in journalism and how the business model of Daily Maverick had to adapt over the years.
We discuss:
“In today’s world, every business needs to be a tech business or a tech-enabled business in order to sustain itself.” ~ Styli Charalambous
Styli Charalambous is one of the leading names in digital journalism in South Africa. He is the CEO and publisher of Daily Maverick – a pre-eminent news outlet in the country. His roles include handling non-editorial functions, driving business innovation, data and technology adoption and membership. Despite having qualified as a Chartered Accountant, Styli is fully focused on the media business.
00:48 – How giant tech firms like Facebook, Twitter, Google etc. have affected journalism
07:51 – The legal liability of media houses vs tech companies
19:42 – Tech affecting and influencing elections
23:24 – How Daily Maverick is adapting around younger generations not consuming news
29:10 – The rise of a different hiring structure in this new digital era
32:11 – How talent is managed in tech companies
43:55 – How to inspire the new generation in the industry