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In this episode, Planet Money chronicles its own journey to land a book deal, revealing the hidden economics of publishing—from literary agents pitching the idea, to crafting a proposal, and courting major houses amid industry consolidation. Host Alex Horowitz-Gazi and executive producer Alex Goldmark explain how they shaped a field‑guide concept for the global economy and navigated the "whale" versus "dolphin" dynamics of the Big Five publishers. The episode highlights the tension between artistic ambition and market risk, illustrating how books are treated as financial investments in a power‑law market.
In this episode, former Disney Imagineer Kevin Williams discusses the evolution of immersive technology—from historic techniques like Pepper's Ghost to modern XR—and how it fuels the rise of transmedia experiences in location‑based entertainment. He highlights emerging trends such as competitive...
In this episode of The Business, host Kim Masters interviews Aline Vander Veldin, co‑founder of Particle 6 Productions, about her synthetic AI character Tilly Norwood. Vander Veldin explains that Tilly is intended solely for AI‑generated content and is not meant to...
ExpressVPN is launching a major esports initiative, securing official partnerships with the League of Legends European Championship (LEC), the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) in EMEA and the Americas, G2 Esports, and the European World of Warcraft guild Method. The deals...
In this special edition of the Behind the Numbers podcast, eMarketer analyst Emmy Liederman moderates a panel with Nicole Marcus of Dick's Sporting Goods and Alison O'Keefe of Best Buy about the evolving creator video landscape and its migration from...
The episode dives into Suno AI, a leading AI music generation platform that recently hit $300 million in annual recurring revenue and boasts 2 million paid users. Hosts discuss how Suno’s studio lets creators generate individual stems or full tracks, enabling musicians...
In this episode of Channels with Peter Kafka, Puck journalist Matt Belloni breaks down the 2026 Oscars, highlighting Warner Bros.’s final big‑budget campaign with films like “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” and the shifting power dynamics after the studio’s...
In Episode 444, regional VP of sales Marah Rodriguez shares her winding career path—from lifeguard to water safety, a stint in HIV prevention with the Red Cross, and back into the attractions industry with Mobaro—highlighting how listening and empathy have...
SAG‑AFTRA president Sean Astin entered his term amid a storm of high‑profile disputes, from an FCC clash over Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue to the rise of synthetic performers and a retreat by OpenAI on a controversial opt‑out request. As the union...
The episode dissects the Trade Desk’s ongoing tension over its OpenPath platform, agency relationships, and high margin model, especially in light of recent earnings and competition from Amazon DSP. Guest Sarah Caputo argues that the Trade Desk’s effective take rate...
In this special edition of the eMarketer podcast, Principal Analyst Max Willins reveals that U.S. creator earnings are projected to hit $21 billion in 2026, nearly doubling since 2022 and outpacing traditional web‑publisher revenues. He explains how creators have moved from...
The episode highlights Audible's new $8.99 standard plan, which offers unlimited access to Audible originals, nearly 200 former Wondery+ shows, and one audiobook per month, with a limited-time $5.99 introductory rate. It also covers Apple Podcasts' debut speaking slot at...
In this episode, David Contreras, COO and founder of Pistol Consortia, shares how his architectural practice blends entertainment design with the rigor of healthcare projects, emphasizing the emotional journey guests experience when entering a space. He discusses the challenges and...
The episode explores the rapid rise of AI-generated music, spotlighting Suno's milestone of 2 million paid subscribers and $300 million in annual recurring revenue, as well as Google's new Lyria 3 model. It discusses how tools like Suno enable creators to generate full...
The episode explores the rapid rise of AI-generated music, focusing on Suno's milestone of 2 million paid subscribers and $300 million ARR, and Google's new Lyria 3 model. The host explains Suno's user-friendly tools for creating full tracks from simple prompts or vocal...
In this episode, host interviews semi‑retired six‑time CEO and YouTube creator Richard “RJ” Jalichandra about how he leveraged YouTube to amass over a million views and build a niche retirement‑focused channel. RJ shares his journey from CEO coaching to YouTube,...
The episode dives into ByteDance's new AI video generator, SeedDance 2.0, highlighting its impressive quality, lack of copyright filters, and the backlash from Hollywood over potential trademark and deep‑fake violations. Hosts discuss practical uses—from filmmakers and advertisers to YouTubers and...
In this episode, Digiday hosts Tamika Baziel, a B2B creator, who explains why she audited and ultimately severed her partnership with Hootsuite after learning of its collaboration with ICE and concerns about surveillance culture. She details her systematic audit process—using...
In this episode of the Box Office Podcast, host Scott Mendelson and regulars Jeremy Fuster, Lisa Layman, Max Deering, and guest Mariah E. Gates discuss the weekend’s box‑office performance, highlighting the strong hold of the animated hit "GOAT" and the...
In this episode, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman discusses Sony’s recent slate—including new Spider‑Man, Jumanji, Resident Evil, and the original animated film Goat—and how the studio thrives without its own streaming platform by partnering with giants like...
The episode examines the recurring speculation that Madison Square Garden’s flagship assets—the New York Knicks and Rangers—might be taken private after another spin-off of MSG’s publicly traded entity. Host and guests discuss the historical discount of MSG stock to its...
Janice Min, publisher of The Ankler, paints a bleak picture of Hollywood, likening Los Angeles to a "Detroit vibe" as media consolidation squeezes the advertising pool. In contrast, Reed Duchscher, founder of Night, announced a $70 million raise to expand his agency...
In this episode, Matt Belloni and Bloomberg analyst Lucas Shaw dissect the fallout from Casey Wasserman's decision to put his entertainment agency up for sale, exploring the internal Hollywood power struggles that prompted the move. They evaluate potential suitors, ranging...
The episode highlights innovative ways podcasts are reaching listeners, featuring Purple Daily’s 30‑second gas‑pump teaser at Kwik Trip stations and discussing the rise of audio‑centric advertising metrics from CoHost. It also flags a Guardian investigation into Substack’s handling of extremist...
Joe and Robert dissect the NFL’s bold partnership with Bad Bunny, framing it as a strategic move to attract younger, more diverse global fans and signal a brand repositioning. They then evaluate this year’s Super Bowl ads, highlighting which campaigns...
In this episode, Will Richmond and Colin Dixon discuss YouTube TV's new skinny bundles, evaluating whether the pared‑down channel line‑ups can lure fresh subscribers in a crowded market. They also highlight AMC Networks' recent streaming revenue milestone, underscoring the growing...
In this episode, Matt Belloni talks with Shicong Zhu, head of West Coast Studios at DramaBox, about the rapid rise of vertical micro-dramas and their profitability. They explore how these short-form series are produced on shoestring budgets, which genres thrive...
In this episode, the AdExchanger team examines OpenAI's rollout of ads on ChatGPT, turning the chatbot into a new advertising canvas, and contrasts it with Anthropic's public criticism aired during a Super Bowl commercial. They break down the potential impact...
In this episode, host Matt Belloni sits down with Jeff Probst, the longtime host and showrunner of "Survivor," to explore the behind‑the‑scenes mechanics that have kept the reality series thriving for 50 seasons. Probst breaks down the show's massive production...
In this episode, hosts Will Richmond and Colin Dixon discuss three major streaming developments: YouTube surpassing the BBC in a key UK viewing metric, the rapid expansion of ad‑supported tiers driven largely by Netflix, and Peacock’s loss of flagship Versant...
