Rick Webb

Rick Webb is a co-founder of The Barbarian Group, a prolific writer, thinker, podcaster, and consumer of media. Known for his unique ability to think and speak in bullet points, Webb has delved into a variety of topics from advertising economics to music licensing, bringing a critical and insightful perspective to the digital media landscape.
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Editions
On vibes, higher learning, and Southern hospitality
On music, rights, and re-recording
On privacy, app tracking, and attribution
On marketing, meaning, and what makes an ad an ad
On marketing, endogeneity, and Wanamaker’s Dilemma