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#331March 9, 202218:16

Is Time Out a Billion Dollar Business? - Plus Russian Stocks, Ri…

About This Episode

Sam Parr and Shaan Puri analyze the business model of Time Out Markets, a physical food court expansion of the legacy media brand that curates top-tier local vendors. They also discuss the growth tactics of viral political websites and the potential of using high-profile media stunts as a marketing calling card.

Episode Description

Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) discuss why Time Out is a surprising business that could be worth a billion dollars, whether it's worth buying Russian stocks, and what Shaan would do to build a large right-wing media property. -----

Show Notes

  • 01:30- Time Out
  • 8:25- Russian stocks
  • 11:30- Right wing media sites
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Links

  • * Time Out
  • * DC Enquirer
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Key Takeaways

1

Legacy media brands can successfully diversify revenue by using their editorial authority to create 'real-world' curated experiences like food halls.

2

The Facebook Ad Library is a powerful free tool for reverse-engineering the growth and messaging strategies of rapidly scaling digital publications.

3

Executing a high-leverage digital 'stunt' that goes viral is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate marketing expertise and build a career in PR or media.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Local Curated Food Pop-up Markets

Marketplace

Viral Media Stunt Agency

Agency

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Duration18:16
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Ideas Discussed2
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