Global Gateway Advisors' 2026 Summer Edit

Insights


July 1, 2026

Each year, we ask the sharpest people in our orbit what’s on their nightstands, in their earbuds and queued up on their TVs. The responses never fail to impress and inspire us (this year: UFO docs, next to 19th century grief politics, next to Hannah Berner). We hope this summer roundup does the same for you.

ICYMI: Corporate reputation is under pressure as AI, geopolitics, economic uncertainty and shifting audience expectations reshape trust and support. We spoke with Lyndsey Tierney, vice president, advisory at RepTrak, about why reputation can no longer be treated as just a communications function. Read it here.


NEWSLETTERS

Still Wandering — Alex McCann’s Substack offers a window into how younger generations think about work. It’s useful for understanding your talent’s mindset and expectations and quietly prompts you to examine what you bought into along the way. Recommended whether you manage people in their 20s and early 30s or simply know and love some — Kim Sample, President, PR Council

If you aren’t subscribed to Stratechery by Ben Thompson and Nextdraft by Dave Pell are you even internet’ing? — Ethan McCarty, CEO, Integral

I look forward to Laura Lowery’s Ferocity Letter every other Sunday. Drawing on two decades in leadership communications, Laura writes with a rare combination of warmth and sharpness. If you lead, or aspire to, it’s worth your time. — Carol Harrison, President + Senior Partner, Global Gateway Advisors

What else?

  • Feed Me by Emily Sundberg: A daily newsletter about the spirit of enterprise.
  • Girlboss Daily: Career advice and inspiration, sprinkled with pop culture and hot takes. 
  • Lenny’s Newsletter: Product, growth and career advice. 
  • Mobile Dev Memo by Eric Seufert: An industry publication covering the digital economy.
  • News Items by John Ellis: A daily newsletter focused on four topics: The world in disarray, the financialization of everything, advances in science and technology and electoral politics: foreign and domestic.
  • Prof G Media: Scott Galloway shares analysis of the forces transforming business, power and society.
  • StoryWorlds with Junot Díaz: An interactive literary space where the Pulitzer Prize-winning author shares personal essays, practical lessons on the craft of writing and reflections on diasporic life and culture.
  • Tech: NYC Daily Digest: Stories, funding news and job intel driving New York’s innovation economy.
  • The Deep View: A daily guide to the fast-moving world of AI.
  • The Sheconomist: Career advice, wealth-building and economic insights through a women’s leadership lens.


PODCASTS

All-In — The world of AI and technology is moving fast, and these hosts have the inside track, sprinkled with fun bipartisan banter and news updates. — Rob Imig, SVP of Marketing, Aēsop

The News Agents, because they’re sharp, witty and knowledgeable about British and to some extent American politics. They pick Trump to pieces in a fact-based way. — Rebecka Ahlmark, Project Manager

What else?

  • What’s News: The biggest stories from The Wall Street Journal.
  • Break and Entry Media: 500+ long-form interviews with advertising CEOs and CMOs, sharing marketing insights and career lessons.
  • Giggly Squad: Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo’s weekly podcast covers pop culture, fashion, mental health moments and their personal lives.
  • Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Laid-back, funny and thoughtful conversations about creativity, life and friendship.
  • Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know: The Peabody Award-winning comedian talks with politicians, public figures and experts with genuine curiosity rather than talking points.
  • If Books Could Kill: Hosts Michael Hobbes and Peter Shamshiri dive into bestselling “airport books” with a mixture of wit and skepticism. 
  • New Yorker Radio Hour: Interviews and profiles with editor, David Remnick
  • Plain English: Writer Derek Thompson cuts through the noise on the week’s biggest headlines, bringing sharp, opinionated takes and smart guests to make sense of tech, culture, and politics.
  • Pivot: Journalist Kara Swisher and NYU professor Scott Galloway team up for sharp, unfiltered takes on the week’s biggest stories in tech, business, and politics.
  • Search Engine: The podcast that tries to answer the questions that keep you up at night
  • Serial: An award-winning investigative journalism podcast that explores one real-life story each season through in-depth reporting and compelling narrative storytelling.
  • Slow Burn: Illustrating America’s most consequential moments
  • So True with Caleb Hearon: Hearon chats with fellow comedians, actors, and internet personalities about pop culture, relationships, and the absurdities of everyday life.
  • The Curiosity Shop: Researcher Brené Brown and organizational psychologist Adam Grant explore the research and ideas shaping leadership, relationships, work, and personal growth
  • The Daily: 20 minutes of in-depth reporting and analysis of one of the day’s biggest stories from The New York Times.
  • The Grey Area with Sean Illing: A philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas
  • The Hidden Third: A weekly true crime and investigative journalism podcast hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller.
  • The Journal: Stories about money, business and power, hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza.
  • The Mel Robbins Podcast: Interviews with experts in science and human behavior, turning science-backed wisdom into practical advice.
  • The Readout LOUD: STAT’s weekly biotech podcast breaking down the biggest developments in life sciences, pharmaceuticals and health care with reporting and analysis from its newsroom
  • The Telepathy Tapes: Ky Dickens explores the voices of nonspeakers and the science of consciousness, connection and communication.
  • There Are No Girls on the Internet: Bridget Todd explores the intersection of technology, culture, politics, and social justice, examining how online issues disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
  • Today, Explained: Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of the day.


BOOKS

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans was a terrific read. It touched on how deeply we can connect with people we never actually meet. It also brought back an appreciation for the beauty of letter writing and in response, I purchased a new stationery set! (We’ll see if I use it) — Devan Gallagher, Policy Analyst to the NYC Deputy Mayor for Operations

Glorious Country: How the Artist Frederic Church Brought the World to America and America to the World by Victoria Johnson — Thread of art and society and politics set against the country’s approach to and through and recovery beyond the Civil War, with a family story for one of America’s first globally recognized artists. — Matthew Doering, Founder + CEO, Global Gateway Advisors

The Open Era or Thirty Love — Both gay tennis romances perfect for summer beach season (and tennis season) … thank you Heated Rivalry for making gay sports romances a thing. — Jon Paul Buchmeyer, CIO, M Booth

What else?

  • Central Park: An Anthology: Celebrates New York City’s most iconic park through a collection of essays, stories and poems.
  • Driven by Susie Wolff: Reflects on resilience, leadership and breaking barriers in motorsport.
  • Famesick by Lena Dunham: Explores celebrity, obsession and the cost of modern fame.
  • Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin: A coming-of-age classic exploring faith, family and identity in Harlem.
  • God of the Woods by Liz Moore: Blends family secrets, privilege and a missing child into a gripping literary mystery.
  • Heart the Lover by Lily King: Examines love, intimacy and human connection.
  • Human Acts by Han Kang: Explores the enduring human cost of political violence through interconnected lives.
  • I Regret Almost Everything by Keith McNally: Reflects on a life spent building some of New York’s most iconic restaurants.
  • Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain: The late chef’s bestselling memoir pulls back the curtain on restaurant kitchens with wit, candor and unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories.
  • London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe: A gripping work of nonfiction that untangles crime, wealth and Russian oligarchs through the story of an ordinary Londoner swept into an extraordinary world.
  • Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl: Chronicles the author’s experiences surviving Nazi concentration camps while exploring how purpose can sustain people through unimaginable suffering.
  • Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead: What Every Business Can Learn from the Most Iconic Band in History by David Meerman Scott and Brian Halligan: Explores how one of music’s most enduring bands built a fiercely loyal fan base, and what today’s brands can learn from it.
  • Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy: A deeply personal memoir exploring the complexities of family, identity and the mother-daughter bond.
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt: The story of an unlikely friendship between a grieving widow, Tova Sullivan, and Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus at the Sowell Bay Aquarium where she works.
  • Ripening: Why Women Need Fairy Tales Now by Sharon Blackie: Explore how fairy tales can help women navigate life’s transitions and reclaim a sense of purpose.
  • Strong Ground by Brené Brown: A field guide for courageous leadership in turbulent times.
  • The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker: An incredible resource on how to meaningfully attend and host any type of gathering, from Zoom call to family holiday.
  • The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova: Chronicles the psychologist-turned-author’s journey into professional poker, revealing lessons about decision-making, luck and human behavior.
  • The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad: A guide to the art of journaling — and a meditation on the central questions of life.
  • The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton: A sweeping family mystery that begins with an abandoned child and unravels generations of secrets spanning Australia and England.
  • The Loneliness of Sunny and Sonia by Kiran Desai: Explores belonging, identity and family across New York and New Delhi.
  • The Possible Human by Jean Houston: Draws on psychology, philosophy and practical exercises to help readers unlock creativity, expand consciousness and realize their full potential.
  • The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin: A coming-of-age story about grief, friendship and scientific curiosity.
  • What We Mourn: Child Death and the Politics of Grief in 19th Century Britain by Lydia Murdoch: Explores both the power and the limitations of a new politics founded on grief and the protection of child life.
  • Yellowface by R.F. Kuang: A sharp satire of the publishing industry, authorship and cultural appropriation.


MOVIES + TV

The movie Mercy on Prime. A terrifyingly real thriller about when AI is now the judicial system. It is always good to consume AI content to remember just how powerful it is. — Liz Kamal, Associate Director, Media + Content Strategy, Global Gateway Advisors

The Age of Disclosure — a timely and eye-opening doc about UFOs and Widow’s Bay, an excellent genre-bender! Unique and twisty. — Ali Feinstein, Director of Marketing, Netflix

What else?

  • The American Revolution: Ken Burns’ documentary series examining the people, events and lasting legacy of America’s fight for independence.
  • The Bear: A series about food, family and the relentless pace of the restaurant industry.
  • The Capture: A British thriller exploring surveillance, deepfakes and the blurred line between truth and manipulation.
  • Color Theories: Comedian Julio Torres’ surreal stand-up special blending absurd humor with his signature visual storytelling.
  • The Crash: A true-crime documentary revisiting the mysterious Ohio car crash that killed two teens and sparked years of speculation.
  • Disclosure Day: A documentary examining the people and events behind the growing movement to reveal government knowledge of UFOs.
  • Eleanor the Great: June Squibb stars in this heartwarming comedy-drama about friendship, reinvention and aging on your own terms.
  • Fleabag: Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s acclaimed comedy-drama follows a sharp-witted woman navigating grief, relationships and modern life.
  • FROM: A horror series in which residents of a mysterious town struggle to escape while surviving terrifying creatures that emerge after dark.
  • Hacks: An award-winning comedy following the evolving relationship between a legendary comedian and her young writer.
  • House of the Dragon: The Game of Thrones prequel chronicling the Targaryen dynasty’s descent into civil war.
  • It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley: A documentary exploring the life, music and lasting legacy of the late singer-songwriter.
  • Lord of the Flies: A modern reimagining of William Golding’s classic novel about survival and the collapse of civilization.
  • Marty: A documentary celebrating comedian and actor Martin Short’s life, career and enduring friendships.
  • Mr. Scorsese: A documentary tracing Martin Scorsese’s extraordinary filmmaking career and cultural impact.
  • My Favorite Shapes: Julio Torres’ inventive comedy special built around sentimental objects and imaginative storytelling.
  • Obsession: A psychological thriller exploring desire, betrayal and dangerous relationships.
  • The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s epic poem.
  • One Battle After Another: A political thriller from Paul Thomas Anderson starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
  • Out of Body: Noah Kahan’s documentary reflecting on mental health, creativity and the inspiration behind The Busyhead Project.
  • Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii: The legendary 1972 concert film captures Pink Floyd performing in the ancient Roman amphitheater before an audience of none.
  • Project Hail Mary: A sci-fi adventure following a lone astronaut on a mission to save humanity.
  • Running Point: A comedy about family, leadership and navigating the high-pressure world of professional basketball ownership.
  • Thelma: June Squibb stars as a determined grandmother who sets out to reclaim what was stolen from her after falling victim to a scam.
  • Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul: A documentary revisiting Liverpool FC’s unforgettable comeback in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final.
  • U.S. Against the World: A documentary following the U.S. men’s national soccer team as it prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • Your Friends & Neighbors: Jon Hamm stars in this dark comedy about a disgraced financier who turns to robbing his wealthy neighbors.


CORPORATE NEWSROOMS

As more people turn to AI for answers, the corporate newsroom is growing in importance as timely, relevant content is surfaced by LLMs. In this year’s Summer Edit survey, we asked which companies are getting it right.

The best examples are companies that create content people would read even if they weren’t customers. Microsoft and Stripe are good examples of that approach. — Erica Kless, Senior Vice President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard

Anthropic, for better or worse, seems to address hot-button AI trends + issues before other major model builders. As such, their positions are often fodder for many of the subsequent articles from top business media and tech trades. — Nick Punzi, Senior Account Executive, Global Gateway Advisors

Who else?

What’s keeping you entertained — books, shows, movies, podcasts? Tell us what you’re loving here.


Key upcoming events

Leadership + Ideas 

  • Semafor World of Work (Washington, D.C., July 22) In partnership with Gallup, this invitation-only gathering explores how AI, economic uncertainty and shifting employee expectations are reshaping organizations, with discussions focused on workforce trust, employee engagement, talent strategy, AI adoption and organizational resilience. Speakers include Jon Clifton, CEO of Gallup; Katy George, corporate vice president of workforce transformation at Microsoft; and Claire MacIntyre, chief people officer at Sam’s Club.

Sports Business 

  • WSJ Sports (New York City, July 15-16) Join investors, team owners and senior executives to explore the transformation of sports into a trillion-dollar asset class, with discussion on rising team valuations, media rights, sports betting, performance technology and emerging investment opportunities across the sports ecosystem. Speakers include Michele Kang, CEO of Kynisca; Gerry Cardinale, managing partner of RedBird Capital Partners; and Mark Shapiro, president and COO of TKO.
  • CNBC Game Plan (New York City, July 16) Held during Fanatics Fest, this annual gathering brings together athletes, team owners, investors and executives to explore the future of sports, media and entertainment, with conversations focused on the trends, technologies and business models shaping the industry’s next chapter. Speakers include LeBron James, NBA player and philanthropist; Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA; and Lindsey Vonn, Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur.

AI + Tech

  • Raise Summit (Paris, France, July 7-8) One of the world’s largest AI leadership gatherings, this summit brings together 9,000 executives, investors, founders and policymakers to explore how organizations can move from AI ambition to implementation at scale, with discussions focused on enterprise adoption, workforce transformation, governance, regulation and the practical challenges of deploying AI across industries. Speakers include Yann LeCun, executive chairman of AMI; Carolina Parada, head of robotics at Google DeepMind; and Guillaume Princen, head of international at Anthropic.

Bookmark Global Gateway Advisors’ event tracker, updated weekly.


Media news

  • Penske acquires remaining Vox Media brands. The company has picked up the titles left over after James Murdoch’s earlier $300 million purchase of New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox.com, including The Verge, Eater, SB Nation, Popsugar, and Thrillist.
  • Polymarket gets into podcasts. The prediction market is teaming up with Dear Media to launch “What Are the Odds?,” a weekly podcast that’s part pop culture and part real-time prediction data, with rotating hosts from Dear Media’s roster.
  • The Atlantic doubles down on video. The magazine is expanding Radio Atlantic to twice-weekly episodes, adding a Monday show hosted by Adam Harris alongside Hanna Rosin’s existing Thursday edition. The company says podcast revenue is up 104% year-over-year and has nearly doubled its video team, with a new David Brooks video podcast planned later this year.
  • Substack launches sponsorship program. The platform is partnering with Yahoo Scout, Whatnot, Granola, Balenciaga, T-Mobile, Polymarket, and Uber to launch a native sponsorships framework that streamlines how creators connect with brands. As part of the rollout, top creators can now publish a “Creator Kit,” a media kit signaling their interest in brand partnerships. The company also hired Dan Robbins, formerly of Roku and PayPal, as its first head of brand sponsorships.
  • WIRED debuts forum-style app for subscribers. The new app will let paying subscribers interact directly with WIRED journalists in topic-based forums, part of a broader push to keep readers on owned platforms rather than social media.
  • Forbes tries AI-powered podcasting. The publisher’s new “Daily Brief” uses Forbes’ internal AI tool, Bertie, to summarize and voice a five-minute daily podcast based on its top three stories, with a human reviewing each episode before it goes live.
  • Yahoo Finance launches media and advertising hub. The new vertical pulls content from MediaPost, Adweek, Marketing Brew, Axios, and Marketing Drive into a single destination aimed at investors and industry professionals tracking the ad business.
  • LinkedIn expands creator tools. The platform is testing a new collaborative posts feature that lets creators, brands and company pages co-author posts, expanding opportunities for partnerships and audience reach as LinkedIn continues to invest in creator monetization.
  • A new CEO interview show from TIME. Each month, editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs sits down with CEOs to discuss leadership, the priorities shaping their organizations, and the societal shifts reshaping business.
  • LabX Media group acquires Scientific American. The acquisition adds the 180-year-old science magazine to LabX’s portfolio of science and laboratory media brands, with Chairman Bob Kafato calling it a chance to “steward this important brand into its next chapter.”
  • Link in Bio’s “Very Online Survey” of 834 social media professionals found:
    • 59% would choose Instagram if they could only post on one platform for the rest of the year, with LinkedIn (15%) and Facebook (10%) trailing.
    • Reddit, YouTube Shorts and Substack all rose year-over-year as “priority platforms.” Reddit nearly doubled but remains a priority for just 8% of respondents, while YouTube Shorts rose 11 points and Substack grew from 4% to 5%.
    • 56% are actively moving away from certain platforms, with X/Twitter cited most often (32%), driven by brand safety and moderation concerns.
    • 26% launched a new account in the last six months, most often on TikTok.
    • Carousels slightly edged out short-form video as the best-performing post format, with single-image posts falling to 9% (from 13% last year).
    • 44% feel their boss doesn’t understand social media. Read the full results here.

Media moves

  • Kevin Roose, New York Times tech columnist and host of the “Hard Fork” podcast, is leaving the outlet in August to start a new media company with Casey Newton focused on artificial intelligence.
  • Content creator Kyla Scanlon was hired by CNN as a contributor and economic analyst.
  • Kate Taylor (formerly Business Insider) joined WIRED as a senior writer.
  • Joanna Solotaroff is now editorial director at Vox.
  • Sharon Goldman (formerly Fortune) launched Ground Level AI on Substack, where she will be covering AI research, security, infrastructure and impact.
  • Anissa Gardizy (formerly The Information) joined The Wall Street Journal as a reporter covering cloud computing and AI infrastructure, while Katrina Northrop (formerly The Washington Post) was hired to cover China.
  • Kevin Schmidt (formerly CNBC, CBS) joined Bloomberg as a producer on the US TV desk and Anna Sackel (formerly CBS) was named senior producer for “Businessweek Daily,” while longtime anchor Caroline Hyde announced she is taking time off to travel with her family.
  • Matt Vella (formerly the Financial Times) was named international editor of Bloomberg Businessweek.
  • Nate Wolf is now covering tech at Barron’s.
  • Senior technology correspondent Rani Molla, business reporter Max Knoblauch, and technology reporter Jon Keegan were among those laid off from Sherwood News after parent company Robinhood cut 10% of staff.
  • Miriam Waldvogel was hired by The Washington Post to cover technology and artificial intelligence.
  • Cory Weinberg has shifted his coverage to Anthropic at The Information.
  • Simon Hernandez-Arthur (formerly PayPal) was hired by Axios to write its Communicators newsletter and run the franchise.
  • Joshua Hong is joining Fortune as a news fellow.
  • Chris Wade (formerly WPP) was named VP of Communications for Reuters.

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Global Gateway Advisors' 2025 Summer Edit

Insights


July 15, 2025

We asked our team and friends of the firm to tell us what’s capturing their attention this summer — and because the news cycle is relentless, we also sought out TV and movie recommendations for those in need of a good distraction.

Also, our thoughts are with the families and communities affected by the devastating floods in Central Texas. The New York Times compiled a list of ways to help.

ICYMI: The previous edition of COMPASS explored why LinkedIn is more essential than ever and how to lean into the latest trends to reach your most important audiences. Read it here.


What to read, watch and listen to this summer

NEWSLETTERS

“I love Culture Study from Anne Helen Petersen. No one else can dissect the cultural zeitgeist the way she can. It’s so important for us as communicators to approach the latest culture trends with a deeper understanding of the full context of what matters and why, and her ability to dig deeper in an extremely accessible way makes us all smarter.” – Carrie Engel, head of U.S. external communications, Indeed

The Ed’s Up, the immensely insightful science writer and author Ed Yong’s newsletter, who also has made me want to take up birding!” – Kathleen Siedlecki, principal, KAS Strategies

I look forward to Fortune’s Broadsheet every day. Emma Hinchliffe’s coverage of female founders, funders and the forces shaping the business world is sharp, thoughtful and always relevant. It’s a smart pulse check on where power and capital are flowing — and where they could be flowing if more women were at the center of the story.” – Laura Lowery, advisor, Global Gateway Advisors

What else?

See our full list here.


PODCASTS

Bloomberg’s Odd Lots is fantastic for digging deep into economics and markets. I’m a football fan too, so I like listening to The Athletic Football Show and The Mina Kimes Show when I’m out for a run.” – Daniel Zhao, director of economic research, Glassdoor

“I’m loyal to NPR’s Up First and The Skimm. For pop culture news, I’ve been loving Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris’s Lemme Say This podcast.” – Morgan Smith, freelance journalist

Hard Fork from the New York Times provides an excellent look at what’s happening in tech and AI. I always look forward to Friday listening.” – MaryJo Fitzgerald, head of West Coast, partner, Global Gateway Advisors

What else?

See our full list here.


BOOKS

Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey. It’s a great book that challenges leaders to think about the work they need to do to evolve and then work with their teams. It’s a book I revisit to evaluate my personal and company growth.” – Carol Harrison, president, Global Gateway Advisors

Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman. I am teaching Global Social Enterprise in the fall and it is the basis of my course. Needed now more than ever.” – Julie Meyer, founder, Eat Well Global

“For the heart: Ina Garten’s Be Ready When the Luck Happens. For the beach: Casey McQuiston’s Red White and Royal Blue. For the brain: Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last. – Théa Iacovelli, managing director, strategic growth, Global Gateway Advisors

What else?

  • Abundance by Ezra Klein: An exploration of how technological advancements could reshape society, economy and human potential in a future of radical abundance.
  • Adventures in the Louvre: How to Fall in Love with the World’s Greatest Museum by Elaine Sciolini: A guide to experiencing the Louvre’s art and history through personal stories and insider tips, inviting readers to connect deeply with the museum.
  • The Art Thief by Michael Finkel: A true story of Stéphane Breitwieser, a prolific art thief who stole over 300 artworks from European museums, driven by obsession rather than profit.
  • The Beauty of the End by Lauren Stienstra: In a dystopian future facing extinction, two sisters navigate ethics, ambition and survival in a government-run reproduction program.
  • Black Friend by Ziwe: A humorous collection of essays from comedian Ziwe, reflecting on race, identity and pop culture through her incisive and irreverent lens.
  • Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams: A revealing memoir exposing Facebook’s culture of power, greed, and ethical decline through the author’s insider experience in the company’s public policy team. 

See our full list here.


MOVIES + TV

Adolescence. Wow. Amazing. It was gripping, terrifying of course, and carried an important message. It was also acting, writing, directing and producing at its very best.” – David Neibart, principal, The Neibart Group

Paradise is a series that teaches that utopia is not perfect. Orchestrated life based on the opinion of a few does not prevent curiosity.” – Vanessa N. Quijano, senior public affairs and communications advisor, NeighborWorks America

Handmaid’s Tale and America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. In their own, unique ways, both series illustrate the strength, grit and complex inner thoughts and motivations of women. I would recommend watching both series in tandem, alternating between shows based on your mood.” – Sareena Roy, account executive, Global Gateway Advisors

What else?

  • Anora: A young Brooklyn sex worker’s whirlwind romance and impulsive marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch is threatened when his parents attempt to annul the union, leading to a chaotic journey through New York.
  • Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything: A documentary exploring the groundbreaking career and personal life of the legendary journalist.
  • Call Her Alex: A two-part documentary series about Alex Cooper, the host of the massively successful podcast “Call Her Daddy,” exploring her rise from a self-conscious teenager to a media mogul.
  • Dept Q: A brash but brilliant cop becomes head of a new police department, where he leads an unlikely team of misfits in solving Edinburgh’s cold cases.

See our full list here.

We’d love to know — what are you reading, watching, or listening to this summer? Share your favorites with us here.


AFS Youth Assembly: Empowering global citizens

Hundreds of delegates aged 18-35 representing over 100 countries will gather in New York City August 8-10 for the AFS Youth Assembly, a global platform dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders through cross-cultural exchange, education and action.

What to watch: For the first time, the Youth Assembly will feature a focused track on youth mental health in a turbulent world, focused on understanding the challenge and driving solutions.

Global Gateway Advisors is proud to support this important initiative and we hope you’ll stay tuned for important announcements coming out of this year’s Assembly.

Click here to receive our biweekly youth mental health insights newsletter.


Upcoming events

  • Semafor’s Solving the Youth Wellbeing Challenge (Washington D.C. / virtual, July 16) Semafor journalists will host a discussion exploring the youth mental health crisis, highlighting opportunities to rebuild social ties, foster resilience and develop lasting strategies to combat rising depression, anxiety and loneliness among young people. Speakers include Sen. John Fetterman; Laura Horne, chief program officer, Active Minds; and Sara DeWitt, senior vice president and general manager, PBS KIDS. RSVP here.
  • Reuters Momentum AI San Jose (San Jose, CA, July 15-16) This two-day conference hosted by Reuters brings together industry leaders to explore how AI can improve the way large companies operate and deliver products and services. Speakers include Prashant Mehrotra, chief AI officer, U.S. Bank; Hilary Packer, CTO, American Express; and Yao Morin, CTO, JLL. More here.
  • American Hospital Association Leadership Summit (Nashville, Tenn., July 20-22) Senior health care executives, clinicians and industry experts convene to explore strategies for delivering higher-value care, ensuring financial sustainability, tackling workforce challenges and enhancing the consumer experience. More here.
  • Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore (Singapore, July 22-23) This year’s event focuses on the rise of AI agents, the shift from AI planning to implementation and the urgent need for sustainable, responsible scaling. Featured speakers include Tan Su Shan, CEO, DBS Bank; Oliver Jay, managing director, international, OpenAI; and Madhu Kurup, vice president of engineering, Indeed. More here.

Bookmark Global Gateway Advisors’ event tracker, updated weekly.


Media news + moves

The latest in AI:

  • “The Hidden Layer.” A new twice-weekly newsletter from Puck offers insights into the latest dealmaking and breakthroughs in AI, and how the intersecting worlds of finance, entertainment, media and politics are being transformed in its wake. Subscribe here.
  • Law360 requires use of AI tool. All stories are required to be screened by an AI-powered “bias” detection tool prior to publication, leading to a petition from the Law360 Union. “As journalists, we should be trusted to select our own tools of the trade to do our information-gathering, reporting and editing — not pressured to use unproven technology against our will,” it states. Read more.
  • Axios adjusts editorial policies to be more AI-friendly. Per a recent note to staff: “The new language replaces our original framing, which was centered on how everything we do ‘will be written or produced by a real person with a real identity. There will be NO AI-written stories.’ That was written years ago and was unnecessarily limiting as we’ve learned more about what AI tools can and can’t do.”
  • Fortune leans into AI-produced content. A new section on the outlet’s website, Fortune Intelligence, features stories drafted by generative AI — but edited by humans. Read more.
  • The fight against AI scraping. Publishers are increasingly moving to cordon off their content with the help of companies like Cloudflare to prevent it from being scraped by unlicensed AI chatbots — a move AI companies reject, arguing it’s within bounds and setting up a clash with far-reaching implications for both the media industry and the internet. Read more.

Media moves:

  • Michal Lev-Ram joined CNBC as a tech contributor.
  • Henry Chandonnet joined Business Insider as a trending news fellow.
  • Jeff Bercovici is joining the Wall Street Journal’sSan Francisco team as deputy tech and media editor later this month.
  • Business Insider health correspondent Rachel Hosie is departing to pursue freelance work.
  • Riley Beggin joined the Washington Post to cover Congressional economic policy.
  • The Financial Times hired Abigail Hauslohner to cover a new beat about the United States’ evolving relationships, policies and actions in the Middle East.
  • Rob Lang was named Reuters’ first-ever newsroom AI editor.
  • Brad Smith trades Yahoo Finance for the anchor desk at CNN Headlines.
  • Politicohired David Harrison as economic policy editor.
  • Christina Vallice joined Vox as head of video.
  • Semafor appointed Matthew Martin as its Saudi Arabia bureau chief and global head of sovereign wealth fund coverage.
  • Yahoo Finance hired Jake Conley as a breaking news business reporter.
  • The Financial Times hired Laith Al-Khalaf as a banking and fintech reporter.
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