Disney’s earnings raise the question as to whether the company is over-investing in streaming; I don’t think so, and I also think ads will help.
Cable’s Last Laugh
Cable companies survived the great unbundling thanks to selling Internet service; they may be best place to make the bundle of the future.
Netflix Earnings, Netflix’s Struggling Growth Drivers, Netflix to Explore Advertising
Netflix’s earnings were not only bad on the surface, they were arguably worse than they appeared.
Why Netflix Should Not Sell Ads, Elon Musk and Twitter
The obvious follow-up: Why Netflix Should Not Sell Ads. Plus, thoughts on Elon Musk’s investment in Twitter.
Why Netflix Should Sell Ads
Netflix has been resolutely opposed to selling ads, prioritizing the user experience; however, the market conditions for streaming have changed, and so should Netflix
[FREE] Netflix Follow-Up, The Senate Tech Bill
More on Netflix’s earnings and valuation, and three observations about the tech competition bill being encouraged in the Senate.
Netflix Earnings, The Competition Question, Netflix’s Long-Term Value
Netflix’s earnings were disappointing because of the subscriber numbers, but does the company have a bigger concern in terms of long-term profitability?
Formula 1 and Netflix, Netflix and Sports, YouTube TV vs. ESPN
The increased popularity of F1 shows how sports can be valuable to Netflix, and why sports remain valuable to Disney.
The Squid Games Breakout, Netflix’s Squid Game Strategy, Disney Franchises versus Netflix Dice
Squid Games is a perfect representation of Netflix’s overall strategy, and why it is different than other services like Disney+.
Apple’s App Store Concession, Why This is a Big Deal, Devil in the Details
Apple announced a major change to the App Store; is the company doing the bare minimum possible, or finally making concessions that are long overdue?