Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in a post on X that many mainstream media reporters can no longer be trusted to convey the truth, arguing that founders should seek out journalists they trust and spend more time speaking through direct channels or newer media outlets, even if that means bypassing traditional media entirely.
According to Techub, the comment reflects growing tension between the technology sector and mainstream media. The outlet said more founders in recent years have shifted toward direct distribution channels such as social media, podcasts, and newsletters instead of relying on legacy editorial gatekeeping to reach the public.
The remarks center on how company leaders communicate with audiences and the role traditional media now plays in that process.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in a post on X that many mainstream media reporters are no longer trusted to tell the truth, and that founders should look for journalists they do trust while spending more time speaking through direct channels or newer media, fully bypassing traditional media.
Techub said the view reflects increasingly strained ties between the technology industry and mainstream media. In recent years, more founders have turned to direct channels such as social media, podcasts, and newsletters, sidestepping traditional editorial review to communicate with the public.
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