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Conal Byrne

What does it take to build a successful media brand in 2025? Join two titans of the industry to find out. Whether you’re one of the world’s leading media companies like The New York Times, or an audio giant with a quarter of a billion monthly active listeners like iHeartMedia, the challenges remain the same: building sustainable revenue models, meeting audiences where they are and competing for attention in today’s competitive media landscape.

Building tomorrow’s media brand

Malcolm Gladwell is the author of several New York Times bestsellers  including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, The Bomber Mafia, and David and Goliath. He is also the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, which reconsiders things both overlooked and misunderstood, and audiobooks. Gladwell has been included in the TIME 100 Most Influential People list and touted as one of Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers.

Join Malcolm as he sits down with CEO of iHeartMedia Digital, Conal Byrne to discuss the power of narrative audio storytelling and its ability to move listeners emotionally, build brands, and change the way we all see the world.

Winning the attention game with Malcolm Gladwell

Join Jay Shetty, host of the global hit On Purpose podcast, and Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital, for an intimate conversation on the power of audio as a tool for authentic communication and connection. Jay will share his wisdom on mindfulness, personal growth, and navigating the challenges of today’s ever-changing and fast-paced world.