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$100M with 30 people MarketBeat does $50M/year with 19 employees... @MediaKing thinks he can get to $100M with 30... "To go from a million subscribers to two... you don't actually produce more content. You just don't need more people." Scalable media businesses aren't about headcount. They're about backend data, paid channel experimentation, and cohort economics. Full breakdown 👇 https://t.co/4LdChQk8xv
The FT reported earlier this month that the Trump administration is considering forcing Tencent to divest certain gaming assets over security concerns. The notion that gaming assets, particularly mobile gaming assets, could be useful in user-level profiling is not implausible; recall...
Speaking of Mario, Yoshi and friends, #Universal's sequel #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie is opening TODAY at US #BoxOffice, hitting 3.821 theatres, which is less than #TheSuperMarioBrosMovie’s 4.025 theatres on its WED Opening Day back in 2023, due to #ProjectHailMary & #HOPPERS still performing...
Paramount Appoints Allie McLarty as Senior VP of Global Communications for Studios https://t.co/efdsvdRIAI via @variety
The Quincy Jones estate sold a large portion of his music rights to HarbourView Equity Partners, which included an interest in Michael Jackson’s albums: Off The Wall, Bad, and Thriller. Jackson’s catalog is believed to be one of the most valuable...
⚡️ 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
Macro: music-tech consolidation; Key: WMG buys Revelator to bolster distribution, rights & analytics; Risk: integration execution/valuation mismatch; Insight: buy WMG on pullbacks. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
audiobooks basically function the way streaming albums should have been set up to function, if the music industry had been concerned about obliterating its own ability to turn a profit 20 years ago
Nexstar and Tegna Claim They Can’t Fully Comply With Court Order Halting Merger Because Certain Actions ‘Cannot Be Undone’ https://t.co/t0tEGLpZam via @variety
#Disney has dropped the Japanese poster of #ToyStory5 to announce that the sequel secured a JUL 3 release date locally, two weeks after its U.S. debut. #ToyStory is Hollywood’s #2 most successful animated franchise in #Japan’s #BoxOffice, only below #Frozen. #ToyStory4 alone...
News: Apple Original Films has prevailed in the bidding war for the new feature project from Megan Park, the Canadian filmmaker behind coming-of-age comedy MY OLD ASS. LuckChap will produce. https://t.co/CoXUi2VAD2
Netflix’s YouTube opportunity, part 2 But given that the television is now the dominant viewing surface for YouTube in the United States, Netflix has good reason to want to recruit talent like Ms. Rachel and now Danny Go! from the...
Labels used to find you. Now they verify you. The A&R process in 2026 isn't about discovering raw talent — it's about confirming what the data already shows. Read more: https://t.co/VcWxTssDlV
Just noticed we crossed 50 paid subscribers 🎉 Thank you guys. The fact that real people pay real money to read my work is still kind of surreal to me, and it means a lot 🙏🏾
Meta is expanding Reels trending ads with content lineups tied to major events, including Fashion Week, F1, Black Friday, and NFL games, plus new categories like TV & Movies and Travel. Brands get a more targeted way to show up...
Colorado Attorney General @pweiser said: “This merger would put @NXSTMediaGroup in a position to raise the fees paid by cable and satellite companies and fire many trusted local reporters as part of consolidating the two local news operations. Because of...
Policyband Headlines ■ @tedcruz, Cantwell Share ‘Process’ Concerns about @FCC Approval of Nexstar-TEGNA Merger ■ @NXSTMediaGroup Says Judge Created a ‘Governance Vacuum’ with TEGNA TRO ■ KeyBanc Analyst Nispel: New @ATT OneConnect Plan Aimed at Cable’s Mobile Strength ■ @AmazonLeo, @Delta Airlines Announce Wi-Fi...
This stuff is so stupid. EVERY consumer/media product is designed to maximize DAUs and time spent. Same w Netflix, Spotify, the NYT app, it’s not nefarious to make a product that delivers content ppl want. If you want these companies...
I love how Mikami made bank 2x now after leaving Capcom. First when Bethesda acquired Tango in 2010 (shortly after establishing the company + before releasing a single game) and now with the same thing again. There is no other Japanese...
And @tedcruz & @ChrisRuddyNMX & @AGomezFCC have a problem with the @NXSTMediaGroup - @TEGNA merger at $6.7 billion. #pathetic
'Unpretty Rapstar: Hip Pop Princess' group H//PE Princess (from CJ ENM + marketing company Hakuhodo's joint venture Chapter-I) signs global deal with @WarnerMusic Group before Q2 debut They're co-managed by Chapter-I + Amoeba Culture in Korea, WMG oversees Japan + broader...
Newsletter is out: 🛍️Meta announces new shopping and affiliate features across Facebook and Instagram 📱TikTok and Snapchat tout new first-impression, high-frequency ad formats 🤝YouTube brings new features to its newly named YouTube Creator Partnerships platform 💼Pinterest makes it easier for creators and SMBs to...
I’m 42 Spent 5–7 years being cocky and ignoring sync licensing advice from music publishers... Here are 5 lessons every 20 to 30 year old music producer needs to hear ↓
Past PlayStation consoles used to be very affordable at this point in their life cycle. The PS5 price hikes aren't just bucking traditional console gaming trends, they're turning console gaming into a luxury. https://t.co/Nm5BSCY57t https://t.co/KOx4r86UMY
NEW: Consumer spending on video has plateaued since the pandemic, and advertising isn't enough to save the industry from stalling out — The market could start to grow again if streamers teamed up and started to bundle services — Analysts don't...
Scoop: Fox Corp's Red Seat Ventures is building a premium membership for the ultra-wealthy centered around live events — Eyeing concierge services, VIP access, the works — Could be synergies with Fox Sports More in @axios https://t.co/0GyAdBFPsM
Here are My Thoughts: "Neither a federal judge like Nunley nor someone like Democratic @FCC Commissioner @AGomezFCC has the slightest idea how to rationalize a local TV station industry beset by unprecedented challenges identified by reality-based thinkers like FCC Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC....
There's a reason why the advertising on @twistartups has been sold out for 15 years straight and 2,200+ episodes -- it works (and we price it slightly under market to create long-term partnerships) Thanks @trustvanta for the long-term support 🥰...
ARC Raiders leader is now chairman of Nexon. Says there is a path to better game development and lower costs. https://t.co/Xobt1OmrGk
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson: “This is a ridiculous ruling by an activist judge attempting to undermine the law. NPR and PBS have no right to receive taxpayer funds, and Congress already voted to defund them.” https://t.co/aI95V26uAh
Indie distribution’s not a business anyone should be jumping into nowadays Small films are getting bulldozed at the multiplex right & left
Like they’ve done with the previous instalment, #Universal lifts #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie review embargo just hours before global release as they knew they can’t rely on critics and need audiences’ help to level up WOM. Still early days but So far, only 50% out...
Nice industry breakdown from $WMG CEO. Covers everything from AI risk to music publishing economics to the long-term growth outlook and overall moatiness of the space. Good read: https://t.co/XTKkxy6RPv https://t.co/sGhhtzDs4B
Lee Ginsberg Exits Ginsberg / Libby to Become Independent Awards Consultant (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/RkiQfAyO7S via @variety
Turns out a lot of people are watching micro drama apps — outside of the regular rotation of social platforms
This could get interesting 👀 TikTok partnered with Cameo — which means creators can offer personalized videos directly within the app It's a new revenue stream for creators and a new way to interact with your favorite TikTok creators for fans https://newsroom.tiktok.com/tiktok-partners-with-cameo-to-unlock-new-monetization-opportunities-for-creators?lang=en
A fact somewhat lost in TMZ's naming and shaming of Senators and Congresspeople amid the partial government shutdown: It is wholly owned by Fox, a strategic purchase by Lachlan Murdoch.
UTA Agent Paul Coggiola Exits to Head New Creators Division at LIFT Management https://t.co/YOjDa4ZlhP via @variety
"Post at the best time" = optimize your labor for a platform's algorithm. "Use the right hashtags" = help a platform sell your attention more effectively. "Perfect your video length" = conform your creativity to what benefits the machine. You are not creating...
■ Fox: Live Sports as Important as Spectrum to TV Stations ■ @nabtweets Calls for Review of Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 ■ Analysts: Restaurants, Taverns Upset about Access to Live TV Sports ■ @CTARachelNemeth Claims Regulating Streaming ‘a Solution in Search of...
5 things you didn't know about the music industry this week. Every week. In your inbox. 10,000+ readers can't be wrong. https://t.co/7T5NIakIrF
Gucci Continues Its Push Into Gaming, AI And Virtual Worlds “There is sometimes a temptation to see projects like this as creative experiments that generate headlines but not necessarily revenue. The numbers suggest otherwise.” https://t.co/h0pVwZDXd0 https://t.co/WMeDPDOCBJ
Someone sold you a big ass list of music libraries/sync agents and music supervisors Here's what you do next ↴
I create content for X, IG, YouTube, TikTok, and email. The video below will do 1-3 million views on IG, YouTube and TikTok but will perform horribly on X (maybe 20-50k views). The video also has a longer total life...
Netflix has increased its prices by 150% since 2013. The price increases will continue until customers tell the company to stop. https://t.co/2R8oGAahLC
Five things you need to know about Hollywood this week: Netflix’s price hike, Disney’s rough start and a social media addiction statement.
There is no chance at these prices. Sony is banking on higher average spend among existing fans to make up the difference.
Fallout Season 2 reached 83 million people worldwide during its first 13 weeks of release. https://t.co/xwJxW1bBZP
Netflix wants more football and is eyeing the new Thanksgiving eve game and the opening week International game. W/@jtoonkel https://t.co/8l0pS5bogM via @WSJ
Over 183 JUNO-nominated albums. 45 Grammy-nominated campaigns. And the thing I am most proud of? Every single artist I got to champion along the way. Let me champion yours. Happy to chat: Eric@ThatEricAlper.com
