In this episode, Grace Sharkey and the host discuss the new era of media, including the recent shake-ups in the legacy media world and the influencer economy. They also introduce a couple of new segments to the podcast, including discussions on their favorite logistics stories of the month and intriguing conspiracy theories. The episode ends with a roundup of the latest freight tech and media stories from Grace.LINKS:Instagram influencers are getting jobs and legacy media is dyingBritney Spears AI conspiracyFeral people of National Park conspiracyLogistics of a Taylor Swift concertThe Logistics of LipstickConnect with Grace and scope her workTIMESTAMPS:[00:02:24] New era of media. [00:05:05] Influencers gaining more power. [00:09:03] Influencer marketing and its flaws. [00:12:16] Influencers and media companies. [00:16:23] Going Direct to Twitter. [00:19:39] Spotify's User Interface Challenges. [00:23:24] Influencer lifestyle and platforms. [00:29:45] AI in podcasting. [00:31:22] AI Instagram account realizes truth. [00:36:03] Princess Diana's Infamous Interview. [00:38:15] Royal family fashion. [00:42:41] The logistics of music tours. [00:45:21] Low margins in music industry. [00:50:10] Lipstick logistics. [00:52:18] Lipstick logistics and the economy. [00:56:10] Press on nails and nail salon economy. [00:59:28] Britney Spears conspiracy theory. [01:06:30] Feral people in national parks. [01:11:29] Mountain lion encounter. [01:13:35] Hiking in bear territory. [01:20:27] AI in retail. [01:20:57] 3D imaging with AI. [01:25:12] Getting the most out of technology. [01:28:27] Mental models in business.Feedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.-----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why. CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve. Digital Dispatch manages and maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers.