Is TV News Really Dead? Emmy-Winning Anchor Explains ft. Erica Simon

Send Me a Text Message Here!Everyone says TV is dead. Social media is king. Traditional news doesn't matter anymore. Nobody's watching. But what if that's not the whole story?With 19 years in broadcast media, in this episode, Erica Simon, Emmy Award-winning anchor at ABC13 in Houston, breaks down what's really happening in the news industry and what it means for anyone building a brand, a business, or a media presence today.Erica has been inside one of the most-watched local news stations in the country for nearly two decades. She knows what audiences actually want, what content creators get wrong about traditional media, and why showing up authentically on camera is still the most powerful thing you can do for your brand.YOU'LL LEARN:→ Why TV news is not dying — and what the data actually shows→ What 19 years as a broadcast anchor taught Erica about commanding attention on camera→ The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when they try to get media coverage→ How to build a personal brand that gets you taken seriously by journalists and producers→ What traditional media and social media have in common (and where most people miss it)TIMESTAMPS:04:10 Credibility And Sources06:46 AI And Fake Content08:43 Called To Stay In News13:10 Faith And Purpose18:35 Covering Tragedy On Air22:18 Unexpected Emmy Win27:08 What’s Next at 4027:55 God’s Timing in Career28:54 Postpartum Anxiety Triggers31:56 Speaking Up and Boundaries37:36 Advice for Aspiring Journalists42:55 Credibility and Social Media45:30 Balance and Self CareCONNECT WITH ERICA:Instagram: @ericasimonabc13ABC13 Houston: abc13.comREADY TO SHOW UP CONFIDENTLY ON CAMERA?→ Join the FREE 5-Day Camera Charisma Challenge: https://www.cameracharismachallenge.com/→ Download the FREE Content Creation Equipment List: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv/p/my-personal-equipment-list#TVNews #BroadcastMedia #PersonalBranding #WomenInMedia #EricaSimon #ABC13 #EmmyAward #ContentCreation #MediaCoach #WomenEntrepreneurs #OnCameraConfidence #AuthenticMediaPodcast #HoustonMediaSupport the showCONNECT WITH DANIELLE:Instagram: @daniellejmartintvWebsite: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintvABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST:The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale.New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.