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Everyone says TV is dead. Social media is king. Traditional news doesn't matter anymore. Nobody's watching. But what if that's not the whole story?

With 19 years in broadcast media, in this episode, Erica Simon, Emmy Award-winning anchor at ABC13 in Houston, breaks down what's really happening in the news industry and what it means for anyone building a brand, a business, or a media presence today.

Erica has been inside one of the most-watched local news stations in the country for nearly two decades. She knows what audiences actually want, what content creators get wrong about traditional media, and why showing up authentically on camera is still the most powerful thing you can do for your brand.

YOU'LL LEARN:
→ Why TV news is not dying — and what the data actually shows
→ What 19 years as a broadcast anchor taught Erica about commanding attention on camera
→ The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when they try to get media coverage
→ How to build a personal brand that gets you taken seriously by journalists and producers
→ What traditional media and social media have in common (and where most people miss it)

TIMESTAMPS:
04:10 Credibility And Sources
06:46 AI And Fake Content
08:43 Called To Stay In News
13:10 Faith And Purpose
18:35 Covering Tragedy On Air
22:18 Unexpected Emmy Win
27:08 What’s Next at 40
27:55 God’s Timing in Career
28:54 Postpartum Anxiety Triggers
31:56 Speaking Up and Boundaries
37:36 Advice for Aspiring Journalists
42:55 Credibility and Social Media
45:30 Balance and Self Care

CONNECT WITH ERICA:
Instagram: @ericasimonabc13
ABC13 Houston: abc13.com

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ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST:
The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale.

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