Ben Fritz
Enthusiast · DISC type iBen Fritz is an award-winning entertainment industry reporter for The Wall Street Journal, focusing on the business of Hollywood, streaming, and major studios like Disney. A Swarthmore College graduate, he previously edited the Journals AI and national news coverage. He is a best-selling author and creator of the acclaimed podcast "With Great Power. "
Outside of his reporting, Ben has a historical interest in politics, having co-founded the non-partisan watchdog website Spinsanity to debunk misleading political claims. An early interest in the business of pop culture, sparked by reading Variety in his local library as a teen, shaped his distinguished career in journalism.
Ben is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller "All the Presidents Spin. "
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They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.
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