Julia Alexander

Julia Alexander, a media expert focused on the intersection of content and community, joins the discussion on the 'Bravo-fication' of the internet. She examines how reality TV shapes cultural trends and fuels endless engagement in media. Julia also delves into content distribution strategies, highlighting the power of platforms like LinkedIn and Substack. The conversation touches on the balance between tentpole events and niche communities, revealing how they drive loyalty and redefine media consumption.

Julia Alexander, a streaming wars expert, joins Matt Belloni to discuss the most strategic streaming moves in 2023. They talk about Netflix's dominance, Disney's strategy, upfront payments in streaming, and changes at the Oscars.

Julia Alexander, a media and entertainment reporter at Puck, delves into the intriguing intersection of Big Tech and Hollywood. She discusses how economic volatility and tariffs could influence Apple's commitment to its content business. The conversation shifts to YouTube TV's impressive growth, particularly its user-friendly design and innovative acquisition of NFL's Sunday Ticket. They explore whether such strategies can genuinely rival traditional cable, especially among younger audiences seeking digital options for sports and entertainment.

Julia Alexander discusses the flawed comparison between streaming services and cable TV bundles, along with advertisers' perspectives during Upfront Week in NY. They explore the evolution of media distribution, challenges faced by traditional media companies, ad-supported tiers in streaming services, and user expectations on streaming platforms.

Exploring Netflix's sports strategy with insights on live sports rights, data on viewership, oversaturation of sports documentaries, and the importance of live sports for Netflix's success. Plus, a prediction on the opening weekend box office for Mark Wahlberg's new film.

Dylan Byers discusses Semafor's CCP scandal, while Ben Landy and Julia Alexander explore ESPN's aim to dominate live sports streaming. Topics include US-China tensions, media outrage, Semaphore's global ambitions, and ESPN's strategies to streamline sports content for younger viewers.

Julia Alexander, a journalist at The Verge, discusses the downfall of Quibi, revealing the reasons behind its closure and the challenges in the streaming landscape. Adi Robertson dives into the U.S. government's antitrust charges against Google, highlighting the implications for the tech industry. Josh Dzieza investigates the troubled Foxconn factory in Wisconsin, exposing the gap between ambitious plans and reality. Together, they provide insights into tech failures and regulatory challenges that shape our digital world.

It’s time to check back in on the state of the streaming wars, with two binge-worthy conversations. First, Recode’s Peter Kafka talks to analyst Michael Nathanson about Big Media’s new problem: TV ratings are plummeting because all the good stuff is streaming — but now Wall Street doesn’t just want streaming, it wants *profitable* streaming.Then, we travel into the time stream to talk about the past, present and future of the streaming wars with Dawn Chmielewski, co-author of Binge Times: Inside Hollywood’s Furious Billion-Dollar Battle to Take Down Netflix, and Julia Alexander of Parrot Analytics. We discuss the legacy of Seeso, why the real audience of CNN+ may be the people in front of the camera, and when and if we’re getting the bundle back.Featuring: Michael Nathanson, Senior Research Analyst at MoffetNathansonDawn Chmielewski (@DawnC331), U.S. Entertainment Business Correspondent at ReutersJulia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia) Senior Strategy Analyst at Parrot AnalyticsHost: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at RecodeMore to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join industry experts Julia Alexander, Eriq Gardner, and Dylan Byers as they dissect the riveting shifts in sports media for 2025. Julia delves into YouTube's rise as a central player in sports distribution, leveraging creators to attract younger audiences. Eriq discusses Netflix's bold move into live sports, altering the landscape of rights deals. Dylan highlights the mainstreaming of sports betting and the legal ramifications it brings, while pondering the future of cable in an increasingly streaming-focused world.

Julia Alexander, a media and streaming journalist for Puck, dives into the fallout from Apple's early exit from its MLS rights deal, highlighting how measurement issues and paywalls hindered audience growth. She discusses the need for MLS to partner with established sports platforms for wider reach. The conversation shifts to Netflix, exploring its strategy to host marquee one-off sports events like the Home Run Derby to boost viewership and monetize audiences. Julia also touches on the implications of these licensing strategies for the future of sports media.