On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Clark Benson, the CEO of Ranker, to discuss his journey as a lifelong entrepreneur and the evolution of media in the digital age. Clark shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in the media landscape, the rise of the influencer economy, and how Ranker has become a definitive source for crowdsourced rankings in pop culture.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:21 - Clark Benson's entrepreneurial journey00:54 - The genesis of Ranker01:38 - Ranker's growth and data collection02:22 - Ranker's products and services03:29 - The state of media today04:44 - The impact of social media and algorithms05:54 - The influencer economy and its effects on media07:47 - The challenges of running a media company09:05 - The future of media and consumer reckoning10:20 - The role of AI in media12:31 - The creator economy and its implications14:38 - The impact of AI on Ranker's workflow16:33 - A day in the life of Clark Benson18:39 - Hiring and company culture at Ranker20:10 - Essential tools and apps for productivity21:12 - Economic outlook and advertising trends22:26 - The importance of giving and taking chances24:29 - Clark's personal story of support and encouragement

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