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State of the Content Industry: A look back on 2023 & what to expect in 2024

State of the Content Industry: A look back on 2023 & what to expect in 2024 | Featuring Adley Bowden, Madeleine White, Birger Soiland, and Daisy Donald

Last week, Arc XP hosted an engaging discussion led by a panel of industry thought leaders, who expertly navigated through key topics shaping the landscape of the media industry. The panelists included Madeleine White, Head of International at Poool and Editor-in-Chief at The Audiencers; Birger Søiland, VP of Sales at Norkon; Daisy Donald, Principal Consultant and Head of Americas at FT Strategies; and Adley Bowden, Head of Individual Investor & Editor-in-Chief at Morningstar Wealth.

During this webinar we explored:

  • Investing in Technology: Adapting to the digital era requires embracing technology. Delve into emerging tools, such as generative AI, that streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and provide a competitive edge in content creation.
  • Prioritizing Your Audience and Building Communities: Successful content strategies center around the audience. Learn how to tailor content to meet diverse needs, building loyal communities within your audience.
  • Monetizing Your Content: Gain insights into diversifying revenue streams and maximizing the value of your content.
  • Evolving Operations for Changing Behaviors: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the operational impacts of evolving user behavior, enabling adaptation and success in the dynamic content industry.

For a deeper dive into these subjects we’ve included the on-demand webinar that you can watch anytime. To enhance your viewing experience, we’ve highlighted key topics along with corresponding timecodes to help you navigate through the discussion:

  • Welcome and Introductions: Start - 6:30
  • Exploring the operational impacts of evolving user behavior and content monetization: 6:30 - 26:10
  • Analyzing the influence of AI in 2023 and its trajectory for the future: 27:34 - 38:55
  • Unveiling priorities and anticipated trends for 2024: 40:10 - 54:20
  • Contacting panelists and closing remarks: 54:20 - end

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