Futurum Media: AI Is Changing Media, and Now So Are We | Shimmy Says
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AI is changing how people discover information, evaluate technology and decide whom to trust—and it is changing the media business, too. In this solo episode of Shimmy Says, Alan Shimel introduces Futurum Media, bringing together Techstrong, Tech Field Day and Visible Impact, backed by the research, intelligence and expertise of The Futurum Group.
Alan explores what the combination enables for audiences and technology companies, why independent editorial judgment and practitioner conclusions matter, and how human responsibility remains central as AI becomes part of the work. He also reflects on building through successive technology shifts and the questions behind The Indispensability Trap.
Learn more: https://futurumgroup.com/media
Shimmy Says • October 1, 2026 • Alan Shimel
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