Ranker Founder & CEO Clark Benson

On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Clark Benson, the CEO of Ranker, to discuss his journey as a lifelong entrepreneur and the evolution of media in the digital age. Clark shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in the media landscape, the rise of the influencer economy, and how Ranker has become a definitive source for crowdsourced rankings in pop culture. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Clark Benson's entrepreneurial journey 00:54 - The genesis of Ranker 01:38 - Ranker's growth and data collection 02:22 - Ranker's products and services 03:29 - The state of media today 04:44 - The impact of social media and algorithms 05:54 - The influencer economy and its effects on media 07:47 - The challenges of running a media company 09:05 - The future of media and consumer reckoning 10:20 - The role of AI in media 12:31 - The creator economy and its implications 14:38 - The impact of AI on Ranker's workflow 16:33 - A day in the life of Clark Benson 18:39 - Hiring and company culture at Ranker 20:10 - Essential tools and apps for productivity 21:12 - Economic outlook and advertising trends 22:26 - The importance of giving and taking chances 24:29 - Clark's personal story of support and encouragement