We review the latest economic data trends, highlight key points from investor days hosted by Nestle and P&G and provide a clear take on the "confusing and uncertain times" at AMC and Disney. With a deep dive on some of the key issues impacting global and local television trends, such as the state of the auto market, the challenges of diminishing audience reach and the importance of targeting desired audiences, our guest interview this week is Steve Lanzano, president and CEO of the TVB.

Related Links:

• Disney Proposal to Restructure, on McKinsey’s Advice, Triggered Uproar From Creative Executives (WSJ)
• Deep cuts at AMC Networks signals turbulent time for media industry (CNN)

Music credit: Joseph McDade