The Existential Crisis of the Cable Juggernauts
The Town with Matthew Belloni
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The Cable Crisis: Adapting to Change
This chapter explores the declining value of cable networks as major companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount struggle to adapt to a rapidly evolving media landscape. It highlights the irony of Comcast's focus on non-cable revenue sources while emphasizing the challenges cable networks face amidst streaming competitors. The discussion also contemplates potential strategic moves, such as selling off less profitable networks, as these companies confront pressing market realities.
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