The Media Club with Matt Deegan
In this introductory episode of The Media Club, host Matt Deegan outlines the show's purpose: to explore the rapidly evolving worlds of television, radio, journalism, and digital media. He promises weekly conversations with leading journalists and media practitioners that will both inform and entertain listeners. The episode emphasizes the show's aim to help audiences—from runners to channel controllers—stay knowledgeable about industry trends. No specific guest appears, but Deegan positions himself as a guide to the media landscape.
Advertising’s Growing Importance for Streaming
In this episode of Inside the Stream, Will Richman and Con Dixon discuss the rapid growth of advertising on connected TV (CTV) and FAST (free ad‑supported streaming) services. They cite Omdia’s forecast that global CTV ad revenue will reach $81 billion...
Hollywood’s Inevitable Pivot to Vertical Video Is Here
In this episode of The Town, analyst and former TV executive Hernan Lopez argues that vertical video has become a distinct third audiovisual language alongside film and television, now driving a $100 billion annual market—about twice Netflix’s revenue. He explains how...
Who Are Upfronts Even For?
The Marketing Brew Weekly episode breaks down this year’s Upfronts, noting a shift toward legacy networks leaning heavily on their deep catalogs, nostalgia, and proven IP—such as reboots, spinoffs, and book adaptations—to reassure advertisers amid economic uncertainty. New‑tech players like...
Spotify AI Unwrapped: The Platform Is About to Let You Make the Music
Spotify unveiled an AI‑driven music‑creation tool that lets subscribers generate original tracks directly within the app. The feature builds on the company’s AI DJ and generative‑audio experiments, offering real‑time composition, lyric suggestions, and seamless placement into personal playlists. A limited...
The Run for the Roses Racks up a Big Audience; Comcast and Disney Have an NFL Network Stare Down; the...
The episode covers three main topics: the record‑breaking TV audience for the Kentucky Derby and the impact of Nielsen’s new big‑data measurement, Amazon Prime Video’s expansion into college basketball streaming rights, and the ongoing carriage dispute between Disney/ESPN and Comcast...
Game 7s, Duke's Prime Video Deal, and a Conversation with Northwestern's J.A. Adande
In this episode of Sports Media Watch, hosts John Lewis and Armand Brody discuss the shifting landscape of sports broadcasting, from the decline of traditional studio shows to the rise of streaming and podcast platforms, highlighted by a conversation with...
Not So FAST
In this episode, host John Gingek chats with industry veteran Gavin Bridge—formerly a researcher, Variety analyst, and head of fast channels at Amazon MGM—about the structural flaws in today’s streaming model. Bridge argues that the industry’s focus on binge‑worthy tentpole...
Episode 2.4 - Checka Propper
In this episode of Almost Reckless, host Amy Smilovic chats with Cheka Proper, head of television at Color Force, about her unconventional path to becoming a TV producer—from early TV‑obsessed kid to internships at Conan O'Brien’s show and a talent...
Peacock’s Battle for Survival and the Catch 22 of Streaming
The episode dissects Peacock’s ongoing financial woes, noting a $432 million loss this quarter and a cumulative $11 billion deficit since its 2020 launch, despite reaching 44 million U.S. subscribers and strong sports viewership spikes from events like the Winter Olympics and the...
Should Broadcast Networks Scrap Entertainment Programming?
The episode examines the stark divergence between sports and entertainment programming on broadcast networks, highlighting that NFL viewership has risen 30% over 20 years while non‑sports primetime audiences have fallen more than 75%. It argues that because sports, especially the...
Silicon Valley Finally Has Its “Succession”
In this episode of Access, host Alex Heath and co‑host Ellis Hamburger sit down with Jonathan Glatzer, the showrunner of the new satire series The Audacity, which dramatizes Silicon Valley’s power dynamics in a "Succession‑style" format. Glatzer discusses the challenges...
What Scares Hollywood’s Top Producers the Most About the State of Movies
In this live CinemaCon episode, legendary producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Emma Thomas discuss the new Filmmakers Council aimed at protecting theatrical exhibition, the fallout from compressed release windows, and the looming Warner‑Paramount merger. They stress that strong, well‑budgeted movies and...
Jason Blum Built a Hit-Making Movie Machine. Does It Still Work?
In this episode, Peter Kafka talks with Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions about the evolution of his low‑budget horror model in an era where theater attendance is declining. Blum explains his original formula—tiny budgets, profit‑sharing with talent, and a high‑volume...
Could Hollywood Actually De-Monopolize?
The episode examines recent antitrust actions affecting major media and entertainment conglomerates, focusing on the blocked $6.2 billion Nexstar‑Tegna TV‑station merger and the jury verdict that Live Nation’s Ticketmaster operates as a monopoly. Host Matt Belony and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw discuss...