The Context Podcast

The Context Podcast

WatchMojo’s CEO and founder Ashkan Karbasfrooshan is joined by WatchMojo’s Rebecca Brayton to discuss the latest, biggest stories shaping the world of digital media.

Episodes

Why Netflix Is Making Top 10 Lists

March 31, 2020 • 8 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and Rebecca Brayton explain why Netflix has started implementing top 10 lists on their platform. Are they copying WatchMojo's classic format? What does this mean for Netflix moving forward?
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Barry Diller On Amazon Employees in Seattle: “All Work and No Life”

March 29, 2020 • 8 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and Rebecca Brayton discuss Barry Diller's recent tweet about Amazon employees in Seattle. Does the IAC Chairman make a fair point, or is he out of line? What's the difference between workers at Amazon versus Expedia?
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Can You Design Culture?

March 26, 2020 • 7 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and Rebecca Brayton discuss whether company culture can be designed. Does culture occur naturally or can it be carefully planned? Who is responsible for maintaining a positive culture in the workplace?
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COVID-19’s Impact On YouTube

March 21, 2020 • 8 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan explains the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, aka COVID-19, on YouTube. How does this affect content creators on the platform? Are all YouTube views about COVID-19 getting demonetized?
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COVID-19’s Impact On Elections

March 19, 2020 • 9 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and Rebecca Brayton discuss whether the novel coronavirus will impact the 2020 democratic primaries and the eventual general election. Will a public health crisis influence the electoral process? Could it radically change the outcome of the election?
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COVID-19’s Impact On Media and Advertising

March 17, 2020 • 6 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan predicts how a coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19, will impact media and advertising. We are already seeing film studios rescheduling release dates of 2020 titles like F9, Mulan, and No Time to Die. What are the next steps?
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What Is MojoTV?

March 13, 2020 • 7 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and Rebecca Brayton discuss a new way to access WatchMojo content: MojoTV! You'll find all your favorites, plus exclusive videos we couldn't share with you on YouTube. Be sure to check out MojoTV on your app store!
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Jeff Bezos’s 10 Billion Dollar Earth Fund: A Nice Gesture?

March 10, 2020 • 9 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and Rebecca Brayton discuss whether Jeff Bezos's ten billion-dollar climate change relief effort is truly an altruistic gesture. Is Bezos simply trying to save face? Should billionaires be taxed significantly more than the average citizen?
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Are CEOs Sociopaths?

March 7, 2020 • 12 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and Rebecca Brayton discuss whether CEOs are generally considered to be sociopaths. What percentage of entrepreneurs, VPs, and chief executive officers are sociopaths? Do you need to be sociopathic to succeed as a CEO?
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8 Reasons Behind Podcast Boom: Why Spotify Bought The Ringer

March 5, 2020 • 8 mins
In this episode of Context Is King, Ashkan Karbasfrooshan outlines his eight reasons for today's podcast boom in the mainstream. Why did Spotify acquire The Ringer? Why are more people turning to podcasts to occupy their time?
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