Hollywood Strikes and the Broader Media Industry

Sep 22, 2023

The hosts discuss the Hollywood strikes and their impact on the media industry, including issues faced by artists and changes in content distribution. They also talk about the demands of the writers and actors guilds in negotiations, the negative consequences of strikes on entertainment companies, and Disney's negotiations with Charter. Other topics include the significance of sports content, increased costs, show performance transparency, and the shift towards ad-supported ecosystems.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Media Industry Negotiations: Wage Increases, Benefits, and Residuals

02:21 • 4min

Implications of Strikes on Entertainment Companies

06:48 • 8min

Disney's Negotiations with Charter and the Significance of Sports Content

15:06 • 7min

Implications of Strikes on the Media Industry

22:12 • 3min

From the Hollywood strikes to carriage disputes and cord-cutting, media companies are grappling with several challenges. Join Philip Cusick (U.S. Communications Services, Infrastructure and Media), David Karnovsky (Head of U.S. Media, Entertainment and Advertising) and Jack Atherton (Technology, Media and Telecom Specialist Sales) as they explore the outlook for the media industry.

This episode was recorded on September 22, 2023.

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