Real American Business News: Print isn't Dead, Just ask Microsoft - Cord Cutting Gets Sharper - YouTube is the new TV - Your Eyes Just Got Even More Valuable

SUMMARY

In this episode of Right About Now, host Ryan Alford breaks down the latest business trends shaping the future. He explores Microsoft’s strategic pivot from print to digital media, the NBA’s groundbreaking streaming partnership with Amazon, and the implications of Sam Altman’s eye-scanning technology. Special guest and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk shares insights on the growing value of collectibles and how technology is transforming the trading card industry. The conversation also covers Major League Baseball’s move into digital collectibles and Apple’s manufacturing expansion into India. Key takeaways include the lasting relevance of print, the accelerating shift from cable to streaming, and the critical need for innovation and diversification in today’s business landscape.

TAKEAWAYS

• Microsoft's transition from print to digital media and its implications for branding.
• The NBA's streaming partnership with Amazon and its impact on sports consumption.
• Sam Altman's eye-scanning technology and its potential effects on online security and privacy.
• The significance of collectibles and technology in the trading card industry.
• The resurgence of trading cards and the role of nostalgia in collecting.
• Major League Baseball's initiative in digital collectibles and the merging of physical and digital experiences.
• Apple's strategic shift to increase manufacturing in India and its implications for global supply chains.
• The importance of adapting to changing consumer engagement methods in media and collectibles.
• The projected growth of the trading card market and its cultural and financial significance.
• The need for companies to innovate and diversify to remain competitive in a dynamic business environment.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.