Rich Greenfield

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LightShed Partners media/tech analyst; deep analysis of streaming economics, TV bundles, and M&A dynamics.

NFL Treats YouTube as Free TV, Ignoring Regulators
SocialApr 16, 2026

NFL Treats YouTube as Free TV, Ignoring Regulators

NFL to Critics: YouTube Is Free TV. Deal With It. Assuming today’s YouTube licensing of five games news is accurate, it clearly illustrates that the NFL is not terribly concerned by the FCC inquiry, what appears to be a narrow DoJ...

By Rich Greenfield
Netflix's $72B Warner Bid Missed, Earnings Loom
SocialApr 16, 2026

Netflix's $72B Warner Bid Missed, Earnings Loom

The $72 Billion Netflix Question Facing Netflix Heading into Q1 2026 Earnings Tonight $NFLX You were prepared to a write a $72 billion cash check to acquire Warner Bros. studio and HBO up until last month when you got outbid and...

By Rich Greenfield
Netflix's $72B Valuation Question Dominates Q1 2026 Earnings
SocialApr 16, 2026

Netflix's $72B Valuation Question Dominates Q1 2026 Earnings

The $72 Billion Netflix Question Plus Nine Others for Q1 2026 Earnings $NFLX @netflix https://t.co/3nKlgv6ioW

By Rich Greenfield
Snap's Cost Cuts First, Growth Now Powered by Subscriptions
SocialApr 15, 2026

Snap's Cost Cuts First, Growth Now Powered by Subscriptions

⚡️ $SNAP Rightsizing Cost Structure is Important 1st Step, but What About Engagement and Specs? ⚡️ SNAP also disclosed Q1 revenue growth of 12%…However, the growth is coming from Snap+ subscriptions, with the core advertising business likely… https://t.co/1NDtoN6T2v

By Rich Greenfield
Snap Must Cut Costs, Yet Boost Engagement
SocialApr 13, 2026

Snap Must Cut Costs, Yet Boost Engagement

Snap should slash cost structure, no activist required, but can it grow engagement? $SNAP The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 308. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/S37PMFGrq1

By Rich Greenfield
EchoStar's Sling Beats ESPN DTC Price by 33%
SocialApr 9, 2026

EchoStar's Sling Beats ESPN DTC Price by 33%

⚡️ EchoStar’s Sling Undercuts ESPN DTC Pricing by 33% ⚡️ $DIS $SATS Disney/ESPN are already in litigation - unclear if this will further inflame the relationship https://t.co/UQYCc1M5nb

By Rich Greenfield
Judge's Injunction Threatens Nexstar‑Tegna Merger Completion
SocialApr 7, 2026

Judge's Injunction Threatens Nexstar‑Tegna Merger Completion

⚡️ The Big Chill: How Judge Nunley’s Injunction Could Ice Broadcast M&A ⚡️ $NXST Given the harshness of Nunley’s March 28th Temporary Restraining Order, we believe the most likely outcome will be a preliminary injunction barring Nexstar and Tegna from...

By Rich Greenfield
Paramount to Grant 10-Year Warrants to PSKY B Shareholders
SocialApr 7, 2026

Paramount to Grant 10-Year Warrants to PSKY B Shareholders

⚡️ Clearing Up the Paramount Equity Syndication for WBD Confusion ⚡️ $PSKY $WBD Concurrent with closing, Paramount will issue a 10-year warrant to all existing public PSKY Class B shareholders representing... https://t.co/xBIFsn2ogd

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Disney+ Must Add Fresh Content Beyond Sora
SocialApr 2, 2026

Disney+ Must Add Fresh Content Beyond Sora

Sora or no Sora, Disney+ needs a lot more fresh content $DIS @OpenAI The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 307. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/N2bEzJBhN5

By Rich Greenfield
Disney Launches Discounted After‑2 Pm Tickets
SocialApr 1, 2026

Disney Launches Discounted After‑2 Pm Tickets

⚡️ Disney Brings Back Discounted Partial Day Tickets at Walt Disney World ⚡️ Earlier today, Disney announced “Walt Disney World Announces ‘After 2pm’ Summer Ticket Offer,” with discounted 2-day and 3-day tickets for entry after 2 pm... $DIS https://t.co/BpHx809SVO

By Rich Greenfield
Amazon Aims to Win the Ad Game
SocialMar 30, 2026

Amazon Aims to Win the Ad Game

Amazon is playing to win in advertising $AMZN The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 306. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/Pzx5rhEa8x

By Rich Greenfield
Paramount’s Survival Hinges on NFL Deal
SocialMar 30, 2026

Paramount’s Survival Hinges on NFL Deal

The NFL isn’t a negotiation for Paramount, it’s survival $PSKY The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 306. With @BrandoLightShed @WaltLightShed https://t.co/JApfPb4aWI

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Colbert's New Film for Paramount, the Show‑Canceling Studio
SocialMar 25, 2026

Colbert's New Film for Paramount, the Show‑Canceling Studio

Oh the irony of Colbert ultimately creating a movie for Paramount, who cancelled his show...

By Rich Greenfield
CBS News Cuts Highlight Profitless Retrans Model
SocialMar 20, 2026

CBS News Cuts Highlight Profitless Retrans Model

The irony of the $PSKY CBS news cuts are that news does not drive retrans and should be sold or shuttered entirely to help fund NFL costs CBS already shuttered late night, news should be next to go - makes you...

By Rich Greenfield