New Media
New Media
Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch
The Real Reason OpenAI Acquired TBPN for $100M+
46 minutes Posted Apr 14, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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Matt and Kolby break down OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN for over $100 million and what it actually means for media. They dig into why the deal was less about audience size and more about an aqua hire of founders John Coogan and Jordi Hayes, how tech companies consistently use media as a PR and storytelling asset, and what lessons indie creators can take from TBPN's 18-month run to a nine-figure exit. Want to get your first 1,000 newsletter subscribers in 30 days? Go here 👉 https://www.newslett...