Profitability in media and streaming industries is attainable, but not immediate, as companies face competition from well-funded giants like Amazon, Apple, and Netflix. The key challenge lies in aligning costs with revenues; for instance, exorbitant salaries, such as those for top anchors, must correspond to sufficient revenue generation. Companies need to drastically reassess their expenditure and understand the economic fundamentals of their operations. The shift towards new media platforms, coupled with changing consumer behaviors such as 'cord-cutting', necessitates a keen focus on cost management and future revenue potential to remain competitive.
Kara is joined by guest host Mehdi Hasan to discuss Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount announcing major write-offs for their cable assets, and Elon Musk facing yet another lawsuit. Then, what the latest poll numbers reveal about the state of the presidential race, plus Donald Trump's false claims that Kamala Harris rally photos are AI-generated. Our Friend of Pivot is Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director, and the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. The Mooch explains why he thinks major changes are coming to the Trump campaign, and shares a wild prediction about the race.
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