At Media Party Buenos Aires 2023, Paul Cheung urged news organizations to rethink their business models amidst growing polarization and crisis. Criticizing passive slogans like “democracy dies in darkness,” he advocated for scenario planning—drawing lessons from corporate innovators like Amazon and IBM—to help media leaders anticipate technological shifts and prepare for future challenges.
To build lasting value, Cheung emphasized aligning vision, mission, and strategy through practical tools like SWOT analysis. He challenged newsrooms to view journalism through a product lens rather than simple content creation, forcing leaders to critically assess whether their output is a true necessity or merely a luxury for the public.
Ultimately, Cheung called for fundamental operational transformation rather than incremental changes. By embracing AI early to augment newsroom capacity and lower costs, media companies can move past legacy operational habits to build inclusive, financially sustainable models for the future.
Don’t miss the full presentation! Watch Paul Cheung’s Keynote at Media Party Buenos Aires 2023.
Speaker Profile
Paul Cheung
President, Committee of 100
