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- Media Panel 8 December 1:35 - 2:05PM
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As algorithms optimize for engagement at all costs, trust becomes collateral damage and meaningful storytelling gets crowded out. Yet new models, from subscription-driven communities to integrity-based brand partnerships and mission-aligned monetization, are challenging the old trade-offs between influence and authenticity. This session asks a fundamental question: can media build sustainable businesses that monetize integrity without compromising impact?
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The Disappearing Job Map of Media
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- Technology Panel 9 December 11:10 - 11:30AM
Web3 and the New Rules of Ownership
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