Telecommunications firms have bought media assets but most hookups have not fared well. Why? It’s complicated. Apparently, AT&T will be spinning off its Warner Media assets into a NewCo with Discovery. Here’s a flashback to my breakdown on why telecommunications… Continue Reading →
The biggest change to affect Hollywood isn’t actually the streaming platforms, but that the democratization of media emancipates talent. Oh the hypocrisy! I enjoyed Bill Mechanic’s take this past week. The clichés are true: culture eats strategy for breakfast. Success… Continue Reading →
In this latest dispute between Talent and Owners, it’s worth remembering that Audiences don’t care about creator feelings nor corporations’ stock prices. I get it, I empathize with all sides. I’m not here to tell you which side is right,… Continue Reading →
WarnerMedia may not have won over many in Hollywood but over time, Bertelsmann’s Napster deal & the subsequent missed opportunities may offer useful lessons. After getting near the bull’s eye with Hulu, Jason Killar’s Vessel didn’t have the outcome he… Continue Reading →
After a reasonably successful early half of his career, Kilar was thrust into the leadership position at Hulu. He had a hit, but part of a dysfunctional family. With Vessel having missed the mark, Kilar is aiming for vengeance to… Continue Reading →
Online video is competitive, but poised to continue to grow. Is BBTV a good proxy for the sector? As part of The Academy, I break down my thinking and experiences in Business: Entrepreneurship, Finance & Investment, Marketing, Management etc. In… Continue Reading →
Quibi and CNN’s Great Big Story share a common trait: taking a startup and making it act like an established business never works. This may hurt, but I think the pandemic is the convenient excuse many decision-makers will lean on… Continue Reading →
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