Layoffs, mergers and ego clashes, oh my! How one reporter covers it all.

To report on the business of media, the journalist Ben Mullin says he is 'endlessly curious' about the people populating his own industry.

Posted Tuesday, October 1, 2024 7:20 pm

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Josh Ocampo | The New York Times

Ben Mullin joined The Times in April 2022 from The Wall Street Journal. In his role, he covers the deals, layoffs and power struggles at major companies in news and entertainment.

In an interview, Mr. Mullin discussed the trends he watches, the outlets he reads and why he’s almost ready to cut out social media.

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Layoffs, mergers and ego clashes, oh my! How one reporter covers it all.

To report on the business of media, the journalist Ben Mullin says he is 'endlessly curious' about the people populating his own industry.

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