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Hosted by Litty Samuel · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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Welcome to Shift Happens, the podcast that keeps you informed about the rapid changes in Big Tech, Media, and Film. Hosted and Produced by Litty Samuel, this show delves into the latest developments, trends, and innovations transforming these industries. Shift Happens takes you on a journey with in-depth reporting, expert interviews, and insightful analysis to help you stay ahead of the curve. Tune in to explore the shifts shaping our digital world and discover how they impact you.
Litty Samuel hosts Shift Happens with Litty Samuel, a business show with 20 episodes published.

Getting laid off can knock the wind out of you. I’m joined by Melanie Ehrenkranz , the creator of Laid Off , to share real advice from hundreds of people navigating job loss and figuring out what’s next.

Somewhere along the way, the internet became the closest thing many of us have to a community. I talked with Hanna Horvath, financial planner who studies how people behave about why third spaces disappeared, how that cha

In this episode of Shift Happens, we dive into the world of social media burnout, the rise of Gen Z’s digital detox, and how the game is changing. I sit down with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis, to talk abo

Tim Fullerton is the co-creator and host of Find Out, a new podcast that pulled in over 250,000 downloads in just seven episodes — without celebrity guests or media backing. In this episode, we dig into how he did it, wh

Ryan Hashemi helped build Jubilee into a YouTube powerhouse. Now, he’s helping brands do the same at Snowball — and what he has to say about platform whiplash, short-form myths, and long-term content strategy is somethin

Commerce has been one of the most reliable revenue drivers in digital media—but something is shifting. Dotdash Meredith, Hearst, and Food52 have all made major cuts to their commerce teams in recent months. And yet, the

Young men aren’t consuming media like they used to—so where did they go? Former Barstool CEO Erika Ayers Badan joins me to break down how Barstool kept its audience, why brands like GQ and Men’s Health lost them, and whe

TikTok shuts down, comes back thanking Trump, and creators are left wondering if the algorithm is broken—or if this is the perfect time to jump back in. Meanwhile, Instagram’s Edits app proves Meta is still stuck in its

Creators aren’t waiting for Hollywood anymore—they’re making their own shows and cementing their footprint. From building studios to launching their own production houses, they’re proving you don’t need the traditional s

With the resurgence of curated, personalized content and the popularity of newsletters on platforms like Substack, there’s never been a better moment to bring back the magic of DailyCandy. Audiences crave trusted, inside

How are wearables and biomarker tracking redefining the future of healthcare? In this episode, we explore the big shift transforming healthcare with two industry experts: Anthony Vennare, Co-Founder of Fitt Insider, and

In this episode, we dive deep into the rise and fall of Peloton, one of the most captivating stories in the connected fitness space. As someone who has worked in the fitness industry for years, including stints at Men’s

As AI tools revolutionize content creation, brands, publishers, and journalists are asking: Should AI-generated writing be considered plagiarism? In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping the media landscape and di

Hollywood is in a strange place right now—job cuts, empty sets, and studios shying away from anything that feels "risky." So, what’s really going on? In this episode, we explore the questions many people have across the

Audiences are increasingly rejecting celebrity endorsements that feel inauthentic, prompting a shift in brand strategies. In this episode, we explore Blake Lively's recent press tour for her hair care collaboration with

Let's dive into how OpenAI's partnerships with media giants like News Corp, The Atlantic, and Vox Media are poised to revolutionize the media landscape. These collaborations aim to enhance journalistic accuracy and effic

Over 84,000 people have been laid off this year. You might be one of them. But there's a perspective you might not have heard and it begs to ask, why are companies so hesitant to admit the real reason behind these layoff

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Ryan Hashemi
Snowball
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Nilla Ali
GAAN Creative
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Erika Ayers Badan
Barstool
1 appearance on this show
Clint Carter
InsideTracker
1 appearance on this show
Anthony Vennare
Fitt Insider
2 appearances on this show
Allison Lee
Wix
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Jessica Probus
BuzzFeed Inc
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