[#30] The Tabloidification of the Internet (Why the Internet Got Worse) episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 11 MIN

[#30] The Tabloidification of the Internet (Why the Internet Got Worse)

from Brand You Personal Branding

Watch on YouTube » In this episode, I discuss "The Tabloidification of the Internet"... my observations on mass media and how click-bait headlines influence public perception. This discussion encourages critical thinking and media literacy in a digital media landscape. 1:46 - Social media is the new supermarket tabloid 2:58 - How Buzzfeed and Upworthy created click-bait 5:18 - Not all views should count the same 7:15 - Click vs. Relationship 8:49 - A small action item to try this week Subscribe to the Mike Kim Letter: http://mikekim.com/newsletter 📙 My WSJ bestseller, You Are the Brand: https://amzn.to/40Ntc2O CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikekim LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv TikTok: https://tiktok.com/mikekimtv X: https://twitter.com/mikekimtv Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikekimtv

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 23, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

[#30] The Tabloidification of the Internet (Why the Internet Got Worse)

0:00 11:19

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Brand You Personal Branding?

This episode is 11 minutes long.

When was this Brand You Personal Branding episode published?

This episode was published on April 23, 2026.

Can I download this Brand You Personal Branding episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!