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🎙️ Season 4 of The Community Exchange Podcast continues! In Episode 5, we sit down with Vineet Khosla, Chief Technology Officer at The Washington Post, for a sharp conversation on AI, journalism, and what it takes to future-proof one of America’s most iconic news brands. In this episode, Vineet joins MSG to discuss: — Building Siri, Uber Maps, and now the Washington Post’s AI strategy — How AI is reshaping news creation, distribution, and consumption — Why journalism remains essential in a world of AI-generated answers — The growing importance of first-party audience, trust, and community — Why publishers need to move faster on product, personalization, and habit formation And more! 🎤 Watch the full episode now and dive into a conversation you won’t want to miss. Catch the full episode on your favorite platform. Link in bio. 📅 New episodes drop weekly. Don’t miss what’s next.

📢 “If these businesses are going to survive, it’s because they become utilities — daily habits that earn a real place in people’s lives.” In this clip from The Community Exchange Podcast, Matt Sanchez, COO at Yahoo, joins MSG to unpack why the future of media isn’t about producing more content, it’s about building products people rely on, from planning their day to connecting with communities they care about. 🎧 Full episode. Link in bio.

Possible 2026 report: 🗣️ Amazing Conversations ✅ Fantastic Insights ☀️ Beautiful Sunny Weather To everyone we were able to connect with: Thank you. Missed us? You can always get a hold of our team on our website.

🎙️ Season 4 of The Community Exchange Podcast continues! In Episode 4, we sit down with Matt Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at Yahoo, for a sharp conversation on product, media, and what it takes to build durable digital businesses in the AI era. In this episode, Matt joins MSG to discuss: — His journey from startup founder to leading product and operations at scale — Why media companies need stronger product thinking at their core — Rebuilding digital experiences around utility and daily user habits — Why attribution and trust are critical in the next wave of search — The growing importance of community and social proof — Why durable media brands need more than just traffic And more! 🎤 Watch the full episode now and dive into a conversation you won’t want to miss. Link in bio. 📅 New episodes drop weekly. Don’t miss what’s next.

April kept the energy high — from industry-defining conversations to new launches and fresh voices shaping what’s next. Here’s how we showed up, connected, and kept building: 🌴 Possible Miami 2026. Needle-moving conversations, a great atmosphere, and a beautiful venue made this year’s Possible one to remember. 🍸 OpenWeb Happy Hour. Fantastic energy, meaningful conversations, and a great night bringing our community together. 🎬 Forums on Film Fugitives — Now Live. We launched Forums on Film Fugitives — head over and join the conversation on the topics that matter most. 🎙️ The Community Exchange Podcast — Season 4: • Episode 1: Marc Guldimann (Adelaide) — Attention, Quality, and the Future of Advertising • Episode 2: Sara Beykpour (Particle) — Building the Future of News in the Age of AI • Episode 3: Caroline Harris — The Publisher Playbook in the AI Era April was all about momentum — new ideas, new spaces, and the people driving our industry forward. 🚀

📢 “We’re focused on delivering the information people actually need—to live their lives and get through their day.” In this clip from The Community Exchange Podcast, Caroline Harris, SVP, Content Monetization at USA Today, joins MSG to break down how data-driven, service journalism is reshaping audience engagement and why creating real value is the key to winning in a post-search world. 🎧 Make sure you check out the full episode. Link in Bio!

Meet Yael Halperin, Executive Business Partner at OpenWeb. ✨🤝 Yael plays a pivotal role behind the scenes—supporting our C-level executives, driving key initiatives, and keeping operations running seamlessly. She thrives on seeing the real business impact of her work and values being part of a global, multicultural team. Outside of work, Yael is all about bringing people together—whether it’s through travel, discovering new cultures, or hosting and cooking for loved ones (bonus points if there’s fresh homemade challah involved 🥖). She’s also a lifelong fan of The Sound of Music, a favorite she now shares with her kids. 🎶📺 Let’s get to know her: 💼 What you do at OpenWeb: Executive Business Partner 👍 Favorite thing about your job: Seeing the business impact of my work and being part of a global team 🍞 Favorite dish: Fresh challah with cheese, tomato, and sea salt 🐶 Pet: A (very) energetic dog named Penny 🌍 Hobbies outside of work: Traveling and exploring new cultures 🍽️ Hidden talent: Cooking, hosting, and bringing people together 📺 Go-to movie/show: The Sound of Music ✈️ Favorite vacation destination: Asia—especially Vietnam and Bali Thanks, Yael, for the energy, organization, and heart you bring to OpenWeb every day. 👏✨

🎙️ Season 4 of The Community Exchange Podcast continues! In Episode 3, we sit down with Caroline Harris, SVP, Content Monetization at USA Today, for a timely conversation on the evolving economics of media, distribution, and AI. In this episode, Caroline joins MSG to discuss: — Her early career shaping streaming distribution and pricing models at the BBC — A front-row seat to the shift from cable to streaming and platform ecosystems — Building partner success strategies across major media platforms and apps — Leading USA Today’s expansion into off-platform distribution and new revenue streams — Structuring high-impact partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and emerging AI platforms — Applying lessons from streaming to AI licensing, pricing, and marketplace strategy — The critical role of local journalism, trust, and fact-based reporting in an AI-driven world 🎤 Watch the full episode now and dive into a conversation you won’t want to miss. Catch the full episode on your favorite platform: 📅 New episodes drop weekly. Don’t miss what’s next.

📢 “Engineers have engineered themselves out of a job… but the ones who embrace these tools will be even more powerful.” In this clip from The Community Exchange Podcast, Sara Beykpour, Co-Founder and CEO of Particle, joins MSG to unpack the tension at the heart of AI. Disruption on one hand, and unprecedented productivity on the other. 🎧 Check out the full episode. Link in bio.

🎙️ Season 4 of The Community Exchange Podcast continues! In Episode 2, we sit down with Sara Beykpour, Co-Founder and CEO of Particle News, for a fascinating conversation on the future of news, product, and AI. In this episode, Sara joins MSG to discuss: — Her 12-year journey at Twitter, helping build products like Vine and Periscope during its “lightning in a bottle” era — Founding Particle and reimagining how news should be consumed in the age of AI — Designing a neutral, aggregated news experience with built-in bias transparency — The shift from infinite feeds to structured, fact-based information products — How AI is dramatically accelerating product development—from months to hours and more. 🎤 Watch the full episode now and dive into a conversation you won’t want to miss. Catch the full episode and watch past seasons on your favorite platform or on our website. 📅 New episodes drop weekly. Don’t miss what’s next.

Meet Eti Baumgarten, VP Legal at OpenWeb. ⚖️✨ Eti leads our legal team with a sharp strategic lens—helping guide high-impact decisions and shaping the deals that move our business forward. What she enjoys most? Tackling complex transactions where Legal plays a key role beyond just review. Outside of work, Eti channels her creativity in the kitchen through baking—or shows off her clever side with a hidden talent for writing limericks. 🧁✍️ For a good laugh, Curb Your Enthusiasm is always her go-to. 📺 Let’s get to know her: 💼 What you do at OpenWeb: VP Legal 👍 Favorite thing about your job: Working on complex, high-impact transactions and shaping deals 🍣 Favorite dish: Sushi 🧁 Hobbies outside of work: Baking ✍️ Hidden talent: Writing limericks 📺 Go-to movie/show: Curb Your Enthusiasm 🌍 Favorite vacation destination: Thailand Thanks, Eti, for the insight, strategy, and leadership you bring to OpenWeb every day. 👏✨

🎉 Season 4 of The Community Exchange Podcast is here! We’re kicking things off with a sharp, thought-provoking conversation on attention, media quality, and the future of advertising with Marc Guldimann, Co-Founder and CEO of Adelaide. In this new episode, Marc joins MSG to discuss: His journey from decision science and early wireless startups into building one of adtech’s most influential measurement companiesWhy attention is becoming the most important signal in advertising—and where it can be misunderstoodHow broken metrics and incentives have driven a race to the bottom in digital advertisingHow AI may disrupt low-quality content while reinforcing the value of premium publishingAnd more! 🎤 Watch the full episode now and dive into a conversation you won’t want to miss. Catch the full episode on your favorite platform, including Spotify, youtube, apple podcast, and our website! 👀 Watch past seasons + learn more on our podcast page. 📅 New episodes drop weekly. Don’t miss what’s next.