Comcast
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YouTube TV, Wiz, and Why Monopolies Buy Innovation
Google could aggregate TV, but it might not have the product capability; that’s a convoluted way of explaining why buying Wiz is a good idea
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An Interview with Craig Moffett About Apple and Telecoms
An interview with Craig Moffett about how the iPhone changed the telecoms industry, Apple’s outlook in the age of AI, and how the TV situation has gone from bad to worse.
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NBC Measurement, Apple and Patreon, Substack Next?
A note on NBC’s changing ratings. Then, Apple is demanding its pound of flesh from Patreon creators, who aren’t getting any of the benefits of the App Store Apple says it deserves to be compensated for.
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Olympic Ratings, Peacock’s Abundance, Comcast Earnings
The Olympics have sky-high ratings, and Peacock has delivered an amazing user experience; will that success ever manifest in meaningful profits for Comcast?
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Netflix and the NFL, Netflix Internalizes Ads, Comcast’s Bundle
Netflix announced an NFL that makes a lot of sense, even if it would have been a big surprise previously. Then, Netflix is building their own ad platform, and everyone else is looking to re-bundle.
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An Interview with Matthew Belloni About Hollywood’s Streaming Struggles
An interview with Matthew Belloni about his career, Puck’s business model, and all of the mistakes Hollywood made over the last decade. Then, how sports, tech, and the future will impact the industry.
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The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon and Microsoft Earnings
The NBA’s next TV deal is coming into focus, and it looks like the last stop on the cable train; then, vignettes from Microsoft and Amazon earnings calls.
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Vision Pro at Work, The Sports Bundle
Enterprise could be a fruitful market for the Vision Pro; then, the first sports bundle is apparently on its way, including ESPN, WBD, and Fox.