Creators, Reporters, & The People Of The Press

Kerry Flynn has been tracking the attention economy since before the creator industry had a name. She talks AI, the blurring line between press and creators, and why reporting new information is the one thing no algorithm can replace.

AI Can Write, But It Can’t Report: Flynn says the strongest thing reporters and publishers can do is break headlines. AI companies need to be fed real-time information, and that is what newsrooms uniquely provide. 📰

Two Lines at Every Event: There is a line for press and a line for creators, and some people in each think they belong in the other. Flynn sees the convergence as real and worth watching. 🎤

Media Trends Live with Sara Fischer: Axios recently hosted its second annual Media Trends Live in New York City. The lineup was packed with news-making moments, from the WSJ Editor-in-Chief to the CEO of iHeartMedia. 🎙️

The Attention Economy Is Personal: Flynn grew up watching YouTubers before the industry respected them. Now the money is finally following where the time has always been spent. 📺

Pekingese, Disney, and Dad’s Voicemails: Flynn’s feed is Disney World content and dog videos. Her voicemail is full of her dad calling to say, “Hi, call me back.” 🐶