The Lab · 2026-04-02 13:57:10 · TechCrunch
Beehiiv is launching a direct assault on the creator economy's established giants, expanding into podcasting with a weapon its rivals can't match: taking zero percent of creator revenue. This move isn't just a new feature launch; it's a strategic escalation designed to pry top talent away from platforms like Substack a...
The Stage · 2026-04-02 20:57:00 · Variety
Fox Corporation is moving beyond its stable of high-profile conservative media personalities to directly monetize the broader creator economy. Red Seat Ventures, the Fox Corp division behind the exclusive podcast network featuring Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Bill O'Reilly, and Piers Morgan, has launched a new platform...
The Stage · 2026-04-16 14:52:27 · Variety
Alex Cooper's Gen Z media company, Unwell, is making a decisive power move, hiring veteran executive Joanne Bradford as its first President. This appointment signals a clear shift from a creator-led startup to a structured media enterprise poised for aggressive growth. Bradford, who has been a strategic adviser to Unwe...
The Stage · 2026-04-20 16:52:47 · Variety
MS NOW is injecting its primetime Saturday lineup with a dose of digital-native DNA, airing clips from Crooked Media's popular podcasts. The move places hosts like Alex Wagner, who recently returned to primetime hours, directly into the network's 9 p.m. slot, but not in a traditional anchor role. This strategic pivot s...