OZY Media
OZY Media was an innovative news and entertainment company known for profiling 'the new and the next' across various fields and producing numerous shows, podcasts, and newsletters. The company was forced to shut down after a New York Times story.
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OZY Media was an innovative news and entertainment company known for profiling 'the new and the next' across various domains like politics, business, foreign and national affairs, technology, arts, and culture. It created and disseminated content through various platforms, including articles, television shows, podcasts, and newsletters. The curated version of the OZY website highlights the crucial work that OZY Media accomplished during its operational years.
Television Shows
OZY Media produced several notable television shows. These included 'Third Rail with OZY' in collaboration with WGBH Boston's Studio Six, and '16 for '16: The Contenders'. Other productions included 'Breaking Big', 'Black Women Own the Conversation' in partnership with the Oprah Winfrey Network, 'Take on America', and 'Defining Moments with OZY' which aired exclusively on Hulu. 'The Campaigns that Made History' and the true story-based 'Torn from Her Arms' were also part of its diverse lineup.
Podcasts
OZY Media was proficient in podcast production, releasing multiple series over its years of operation. Some of its popular podcasts included 'The Thread', 'Future of X: Health', 'When Katty Met Carlos' in collaboration with BBC World Service, 'Flashback:', and 'Future of X: Farming'. They also aired 'The Future of X: Mobility', 'Take On America', 'Future of X: Work', 'The Food That Built America', and 'The Carlos Watson Show'.
Newsletters
OZY Media maintained an active newsletter portfolio to engage its audience. Notable newsletters included 'Daily Dose', 'Whiskey in Your Coffee', 'Presidential Daily Briefing', 'Sunday Magazine', 'The Weekender', and 'Guest Editors'. These newsletters offered curated content and editorials that kept subscribers informed about various topics and events.
OZY Fest
OZY Media hosted the annual OZY Fest, combining thought leadership, comedy, music, and food. OZY Fest 2016 featured notables like Malcolm Gladwell, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Cory Booker. The 2017 event had performances and talks by Jason Derulo, Zara Larsson, and Samantha Bee. OZY Fest 2018 took place in Central Park with speakers like Hillary Rodham Clinton and Laverne Cox. The 2019 festival featured John Legend and Trevor Noah, while the 2021 virtual event included performances by Condoleeza Rice, Anthony Fauci, and H.E.R.