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From the latest #FreeWheelSummit, hear from leaders from Paramount, Magna, The Trade Desk, NBCUniversal, and more to learn how you can get the most out of your programmatic activation, how to unlock high-impact live programming at scale, and how the industry is tackling the big questions facing this year’s upfront. #ComcastEmp

From the latest #FreeWheelSummit, hear from leaders from Paramount, Magna, The Trade Desk, NBCUniversal, and more to learn how you can get the most out of your programmatic activation, how to unlock high-impact live programming at scale, and how the industry is tackling the big questions facing this year’s upfront. #ComcastEmp

Warner Bros. Discovery experienced a significant drop in stock prices, plunging more than 16% following its third-quarter earnings report. The media company reported a decline in ad revenue, and CEO David Zaslav warned of a "generational disruption" in the media industry. This drop in stock prices is the biggest one-day decline in over two years for Warner Bros. Discovery. The decline in ad spending among its TV networks and challenges such as strikes in the industry were cited as factors contributing to the decline. Zaslav emphasized the difficulty of navigating these changes, especially with a streaming service that is currently losing billions of dollars. Warner Bros. Discovery also saw a decrease in subscribers for its streaming service Max. The company's chief financial officer stated that achieving their target leverage ratio by the end of 2024 is unlikely without a significant recovery in the TV ad market. The media market will be closely watching Disney's earnings report as well for further insights. #WarnerBrosDiscovery #MediaDisruption #StockMarketDrop #StreamingServices

Hollywood Mega-Merger in the Making? Warner Bros. Discovery Eyes Paramount Global #MediaandEntertainment #MergersandAcquisitions #StrategicPartnerships #BusinessDevelopment #ContentDistribution #StreamingIndustry #NewsMedia #InternationalExpansion #ChildrenProgramming #DebtRestructuring #InvestmentOpportunities #HollywoodInsights #IndustryAnalysis #FutureofMedia #TalentManagement

The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger 5/5 Stars. Highly Recommend It's a memoir of his tenure as CEO of Disney from 2005 to 2020. He stepped down as CEO in February 2020, but he returned in November 2022 and is currently the CEO. He shares the stories of the acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox, and highlights the challenges and triumphs he faced while transforming Disney into one of the most successful media companies in the world. Top three takeaways: - Managing the creative process starts with understanding that it's not a science - everything is subjective; there is often no right or wrong. - Your inexperience can't be an excuse for failure. - People shy away from taking big swings because they assess the odds and build a case against trying something before they even take the first step.

VOTE WHITE. Vote Wisely. A great shareholder communication website and message from The Walt Disney Company CEO. Public companies face the challenge of some shareholder’s takeover to destroy the value of companies. I support this 👇🏼 message. Investors, keep the dream alive by voting whitely. 😉😃 #investors #disney

🎉 We're thrilled to announce that the Vitrina Business Network continues to grow with the addition of incredible leaders and experts from iconic companies in the entertainment business! 🎉 Today, we're especially excited to welcome global leads from Getty Images—a critical player in the entertainment supply chain. Their presence spans from capturing the glamour of red carpet events to the excitement of unscripted TV formats, game shows, talent shows, scripted TV-series, and blockbuster movies. 🎥✨ The engagement and presence of these industry leaders on Vitrina A.I. elevates the quality of conversations, partnerships, and intelligence around the business of content. We're looking forward to the enhanced insights and collaborations that will shape the future of entertainment! 🌍🤝 We thank all the industry leaders who are fast turning Vitrina A.I. into the Entertainment Supply-Chain Global-HQ! 🤩💪👊 #VitrinaBusinessNetwork #Entertainment #GettyImages #RedCarpet #GameShows #UnscriptedContent #IndustryLeadership #SVoD #MediaSupplyChain #GlobalSupplyChain #FilmProduction #TVProduction

SPMB Executive Search’s Mike Doonan was recently tapped by The Ankler—the “beating heart” of the entertainment industry—to weigh in on the hurdles and strategies that media giants are facing and employing to attract top technology talent as Hollywood pivots to tech. Mike’s Key Points: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Transforming a media company into a tech powerhouse is complex, particularly under public scrutiny. 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: To effectively compete for top tech talent, Hollywood needs to rethink its compensation structure. 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵: Technology executives transitioning to legacy studios often face a significant culture shock. However... 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀: Despite potential pay gaps, Hollywood offers unique perks and creative opportunities. What’s clear is, like most industries today, media and entertainment must adapt to survive. For a deeper dive, read the full article ↓ #TechTalent #Media #Entertainment #Transformation #ExecutiveSearch https://lnkd.in/gKbzr5Jn

SPMB Executive Search’s Mike Doonan was recently tapped by The Ankler to weigh in on the strategies that media giants are employing to attract top technology talent as Hollywood pivots to tech. For a deeper dive, check out the full article.

SPMB Executive Search’s Mike Doonan was recently tapped by The Ankler to weigh in on the strategies that media giants are employing to attract top technology talent as Hollywood pivots to tech. For a deeper dive, check out the full article.