John Peters, Accenture's global lead for media and entertainment, discusses Hollywood's struggle to adapt to consumer demands. They explore radical decisions for success, competition from social media, and predictions on Netflix's earnings.
Consumers find user-generated content as entertaining as traditional media, challenging Hollywood studios.
Successful adaptation in Hollywood requires radical reinvention and technology-centered investments for growth and competitiveness.
Deep dives
Consumers Prefer User-Generated Content Over Traditional Entertainment
Consumers increasingly view user-generated content as entertaining as traditional forms of entertainment, posing a challenge to companies investing heavily in traditional media. A survey by Accenture revealed that two-thirds of consumers find user-generated content equally entertaining, indicating a shift in consumer preferences.
Recommendations for Radical Reinvention in Hollywood
Accenture's study emphasizes the need for radical reinvention in the entertainment industry, urging companies to explore bold strategies for growth. Recommendations include diversification into new spaces such as gaming studios, AI-powered platforms, and social media. Companies like Sony and the New York Times are highlighted for successful reimagining of their business models.
Importance of M&A with a Technological Focus in Media Industry
Accenture suggests that successful mergers and acquisitions in the media and entertainment sector often revolve around technology-centered investments. By prioritizing technology-driven acquisitions and strategic moves like becoming content merchants or audience cultivators, companies can adapt to evolving consumer demands and enhance their competitiveness in the market.
Matt is joined by John Peters, Accenture’s global lead for media and entertainment, to look at which Hollywood studios are struggling to keep up with the wants of consumers and which are adapting to the times. John outlines why studios that make radical decisions are best positioned to succeed, and whether social media is the entertainment industry's biggest competitor. Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Netlfix’s Q1 earnings
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