
Plain English with Derek Thompson
The Biggest Losers of the Streaming Wars: ESPN, Movie Theaters, Peacock, and More
Jan 18, 2022
Rich Greenfield, partner and media technology analyst at LightShed, joins to discuss the uncertain future of movie theaters and ESPN's challenges amidst the streaming boom. He highlights the fierce competition in streaming, particularly how platforms like Apple TV Plus are rising with quality content, while Disney rethinks its strategy. They also explore the impact of media fragmentation on shared cultural experiences and what these shifts mean for audience engagement in the evolving entertainment landscape.
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