The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

State of Play: Streaming, Cable Bundles, and the Media

Nov 12, 2020

Tom Rogers, executive chairman of Engine Media and former president of NBC Cable, shares his insights into the evolving media landscape. He discusses the rise of streaming services and the impending decline of cable. Tom is optimistic about Netflix’s future but sees significant challenges for Disney. The conversation also dives into innovative news models and the impact of tech giants on media consumption. Scott lends his thoughts on recent political events, e-commerce trends, and strategic moves by companies like Apple and Shopify.

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Tom Rogers

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Reflection on Leadership and the Impact of the COVID-19 Vaccine

4min

The Strategic Partnership of Shopify and TikTok: E-Commerce Revolution

6min

The Decline of Cable Television

11min

Streaming’s Competitive Landscape

25min

Elevating Presentations and Exploring Apple's Search Ambitions

4min

Shifting Strategies in Tech: Apple's Subscription Surge

10min

Nodes of Hope: Personal Responsibility in the Pandemic

3min

Tom Rogers, the executive chairman of Engine Media and the first president of NBC Cable, joins Scott to discuss everything concerning media trends, streaming VoD, and cutting the cord with cable. Tom shares why he’s bullish on Netflix, the challenges he sees for Disney, and his thoughts on a new model for news.

Scott opens with his election takeaways, Pfizer’s vaccine announcement, and his thoughts on Shopify’s partnership with TikTok.

This week’s Office Hours: Apple’s decision to get into search, changing Facebook’s business model, and advice to young entrepreneurs.

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