The Grill Room WBD Divorce Notes & VF Gets Vogue’d
Jun 13, 2025
Joining the discussion is Lauren Sherman, a fashion industry expert and partner at Puck. She shares insights on the chaos following Warner Bros. Discovery’s split, impacting major players like HBO and CNN. The conversation dives into how Google's A.I. is reshaping media dynamics, plus the potential of Mark Guaduci taking the helm at Vanity Fair. Can he navigate the challenges of modern publishing? With traditional media evolving, the importance of innovation in journalism is more critical than ever.
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WBD's Strategic Asset Focus
- Warner Bros Discovery's breakup reveals a strategic shift from integration to focusing on profitable assets.
- David Zaslav prioritized HBO and studios while offloading struggling assets like CNN and sports.
CNN's Future Under Cost Cuts
- CNN is an expensive asset with declining growth and may become a smaller, cost-cutting operation.
- Cost effort will focus on maintaining revenue with fewer resources and lower talent compensation.
Prioritize Product Passion & Pricing
- Build products that customers are passionate about and willing to pay for.
- Offering tiered pricing, like Netflix's ad-supported option, can reduce churn and increase revenue per user.