Well damn. Jon Voight, not beating the allegations. He’s out-demoning his deadbeat dad status as ENTERTAINMENT TARIFFS advisor.
Are movies physically coming to you on ships via the Suez Canal? Is streaming just a series of tubes exported on FedEx planes?
We got an addendum (00:23) at the top of the episode y’all!
Then in The Multiplying Genre (10:09), we discuss the potential impacts of tariffs on streaming: the tech, the production, the advertising… maybe some AI talk sprinkled in there.
In Cross Dysfunctional (30:04), we discuss how the streaming services will respond to this joyous policy decision.
In Wrap Up (44:44), we discuss what else is left for us out there, man. We're tired.
Sigh. GIRL. THE TARIFFS.
Hello there, young padawans! By the light of Lothal's moons - it's Star Wars month!
A perfect time for another Corporate Corner - it’s a performance review of the gal we love to hate -- CEO of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy.
We start with the C-Suite Spotlight (07:41), charting Kathy’s background before Lucasfilm.
In Downstream Impact (18:50), we dive deep into the state of modern Star Wars under her leadership, snafus and all.
In Final Thoughts (45:05), we discuss what comes next.
We know this cantina’s sticky as all heck but you sit back, relax, because we’re about to tell you the odds.
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Emergency pod!
… a little late, in our usual style. We promise we’re not Libras).
What is streaming’s next Gold Rush?
In Multiplying Genre (09:10), we talk about Amazon MGM news of the full control of Bond IP. We recap the history of the franchise, where MGM/ Amazon took over (18:13), and the why of it all, including the precedent this sets (23:44).
In Cross Dysfunctional (29:44), we discuss Netflix's entry into podcasts: the why behind it, the history of other Netflix experiments (38:16), and what we can expect in the future (44:55).
… And sorry for the driveby Libras. We <3 U.
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Welcome to Part II, divas!
Today, we go into the Grima Wormtongues of streaming and assign them a grade
Peacock (02:55),
HBO Max (08:01),
Paramount+ (14:11),
Apple TV+ (19:25).
Happy Oscar Season! We're watching closely for Adrian v. Smoke Chedda the Ass Getta.
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Happy 2025, you sickos! WE’RE BACK!
After a well-deserved break (thanks for the wellness checks, we were not okay like the rest of America obvi), we are returning with a roundup of 2024 Report Card!
We start with a quick catchup and recap of all the things we missed during our break.Then we dive into The Big Four (00:00), recapping bigger streaming services and assigning them a grade, covering viewership, engagement, content, buzz, awards, & upcoming!
Amazon Prime (11:22),
Netflix (17:45),
Disney (27:17),
Hulu (34:50),
and just for you, dear listener, a bonus section & a smuggle (Spotify & YouTube) @ 38:47.
Join us next time for Part II. What grade will we assign to the Grima Wormtongues of the streaming services?
Tune in to find out.
And in the meantime? Fix your hearts or die.
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It’s fall y’all aaaand we’re back at it!
Today: Corporate Corner!
Continuing the theme of freemium, we’re doing a performance review of Anjali Sud, the CEO of Tubi.
We start with a quick catchup and recap of all the things we missed during our break over the summer.
Then, in The C-Suite Spotlight (00:00), we go over Anjali Sud’s background and her early tenure as CEO of Tubi.
In Downstream Impact (00:00), we evaluate Anjali's leadership and strategic vision, and how it has impacted Tubi’s standing among its customers and competitors.
We do a shorter Final Thoughts today – talking a little bit about freemium, its importance, and about the industry at large.
Cheers to a blessed spooky season, Full Screeners. Happy autumn!
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Welcome to another Industry Tech Roundup! Today: Freemium, Part Deux!
We start with, what else?, talking our favorite Rodent Men (curse you for solidifying this in the zeitgeist, NYT!).
Then, in The All Hands (00:00), we talk the FAST services that have been leaving an impact on us: Amazon Freevee, Tubi, and Pluto TV. We then discuss the highlight and lowlights of their user experiences, emphasizing how brand identity has helped cement these names in a crowded space (00:00).
In Missed Objectives & Key Results (MOKRs), we discuss why freemium has taken over & why more & more customers are checking out this option, while the big players keep delivering miss after miss.
We wrap with a quick discussion on what’s next for the freemium game (00:00).
Keep watching that space y’all. They’re cookin’ up some big things.
Or small things… delivered completely free.
Either way, we’re in.
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Lots going on out there y’all - Netflix dumped its engagement data, which as per usual, was a trove of trash. The Hollywood Reporter came out with The New Hollywood list and the whiteness, once again, shook everyone. And someone in the world has the best job of all - recording Cannes standing ovation times.
But! Today, we’re here to discuss the new hot topic: Is streaming just the new name for cable?
In The All Hands (06:01), we discuss the recent shakeups in the streaming industry and discuss the partnerships, the pricing, and the motivations. We also quickly recap the other partnerships and bundles that have existed or have gone under the radar in the media outlets. (17:39)
In Missed Objectives and Key Results (25:32), we have a thorough chat about why the streamers are doing this and what the future holds now that bundles are the new hot thing in town (33:23).
So come join as we see the demise of modern TV along with the dream of theatrical.
All hail AI, too, because why the hell not?
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And just like that, the first quarter of the year has come and gone. Fat bonuses for the execs have been announced, new tax loopholes have been unlocked, & the Cannes market is around the corner.
IT’S SUMMER Y’ALL.
Welcome to another Metrics Minutes. Today: Movie Studios by the Numbers.
We start out by discussing the winners and losers of 2023 (00:00), before diving into our predictions of the box office this year (00:00).
So don’t be a dick and go see The Fall Guy in theaters and SAVE THE ROM-COM! SAVE THE WORLD!
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Welcome, Strongest Avenger, to the company offsite.
Today? Roadmapping for the next 5 years. So get in your hammocks, fill out that sign-up sheet for the 5pm conference room booking, and start brainstorming!
We start today with The Multiple Genre (00:00), where we summarize how the year 2023 went for the MCU and recap the blockers that emerged unexpectedly, causing major hurdles in the strategy and execution of the Marvel roadmap (00:00).
Then, in Cross Dysfunctional (00:00), we discuss the reasons behind the pivots in the recent release plans and recap the latest roadmap for the MCU (00:00).
In Final Thoughts (00:00), we consider the question: can Marvel reign supreme again?
To me, my product managers!
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Linear TV is dead! Long live YouTube!
Except not in this case. Join us on today's episode as we do a retrospective on a feature named YouTube Originals.
We start with some industry news (FreeVee, SAGs) before diving into Part I: The All Hands (07:53). In this section we provide the history of YouTube Originals, setting up the context in which the product emerged. We further discuss the rise and fall, along with some content highlights (13:37).
In Part II: Missed Objectives and Key Results (23:54), we go into why and how YTO failed and discuss what they could have done differently (33:20).
In Final Thoughts (40:22), we consider where the future of YouTube lies.
So change that ringtone. Get some Guns N’ Roses or something, okay?
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Analyze. Strategize. Success.
A.S.S!
Welcome to the first Corporate Corner, where we take a closer look at the entertainment tech execs and how they go about blaming their constant mistakes on a lowly office worker.
Today? The girlboss herself, Bela Bajaria, the Chief Content Officer at Netflix.
In The C-Suite Spotlight (06:34), we go into her background, her accomplishments, and what makes her stand out in a post-Peak TV streaming era.
In Downstream Impact (20:52), we examine her decision-making & leadership skills, including their short-term and long-term impact. We then wrap up with a discussion of what’s next for Netflix and Bela.
Remember, business drunk is like rich drunk. Either way, it’s legal to drive.
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Gather 'round nerds, it's time to look at our quarterly scorecards and recalibrate those KPIs.
We begin by quickly discussing the revamped Golden Globes and the award season before diving into what the typical holiday season looks like, how it has performed at the Box Office historically, and discuss certain indicators and markers that prop up the movies during the season (00:00).
Then we discuss what the very unique movie year 2023 can tell us about the future of the holiday Box Office and make our predictions for the sure bets moving forward (00:00)
So let's run those SQL queries! It's time to start the year off strong.
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Get those Hallmark bingo cards out y'all, we're going deep into the lore of Christmas movie streamers!
We open (00:00) with a quick discussion into the wonder of the holidays and briefly touch upon the award season campaigning - in full effect now that the dual strikes have concluded.
In The Multiplying Genre (11:53), we discuss the history of The Hallmark Channel before doing a deep dive into the leadership, strategy, and streaming success of the company (24:50).
In Cross Dysfunctional (41:35), we do an overview on the new competitor - The Great American Family Channel and compare and contrast the success of GAC with that of Hallmark (51:26).
In Final Thoughts (1:03:07), we decipher the astounding and methodical success of holiday- and event-based content.
So put on those cozy sweaters, Full Screeners-- it's time to go back to our childhoods and save that small business in our hometowns from going under!
Another day, another retro of a failed product!
Welcome to Industry Tech Roundup, where today we examine Facebook Watch: rebranding when original content doesn’t succeed.
We start (00:00) with a rapid fire discussion of the conclusion of the double labor strikes in Hollywood and what we can expect moving forward.
In The All Hands (00:00), we set the stage and rewind the clock back to 2017 at the inception of Facebook Watch to better understand the streaming landscape at that time. Then we discuss the rollout of Facebook Watch, the a feature analysis of the product (00:00), and some highlights of original content (00:00).
In Missed Objectives and Key Results (00:00), we investigate some of the issues Facebook Watch was facing from the get-go and why the pivot and rebrand was unavoidable. We then recap what the rebrand of the product actually involves and how it supports the long-term vision at Meta..
In Final Thoughts (00:00), we discuss the flawed convergence of social media and streaming storytelling and what strategy is actually at play behind-the-scenes.
Mashable article mentioned in the episode: https://mashable.com/article/facebook-watch-failure-or-success
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Hey! Look! Listen!
Today, we’re t-spinning into a side quest and talking all things video game adaptations in the world of movies and TV! We start (00:00) with a discussion on the short-term impact of the dual Hollywood strikes: namely, reality shows.
In The Multiplying Genre (07:09), we recap the history of video game adaptations before detailing the impact of video games (20:51) in the world of cinema: audience and critical perception, financial success, and - as is our wont - compare these adaptations with comic book movies.
In Cross Dysfunctional (38:23), like good product leaders, we investigate the WHY behind video game adaptations and use our magic crystals to decipher what differentiates a good adaptation from a bad one (55:21).
In Final Thoughts (1:09:48), we go back to the beginning – what actually goes into making a good video game in the first place? We also dive into the news regarding SAG-AFTRA's authorization of a strike the video game industry (in addition to the AMPTP) and what we can expect moving forward.
So would you kindly check your health meter and shoot a fireball so we can FINISH HIM?!
(Capital News Service article we cite: https://cnsmaryland.org/2023/04/12/video-game-adaptations-curse/)
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Grab your hipster glasses, film nerds! It’s time to discuss the movie bro subscription services!
We start (00:00) with a quick discussion on the expose about Rotten Tomatoes and talk about our own episode investigating in-depth similar items mentioned in the article.
In The All Hands (10:05), we go into the history of two of the most prominent curated streaming services: MUBI (11:41) and the Criterion Channel (29:42), and reviewing their UI and tech aspects in detail.
In Missed Objectives and Key Results (51:42), we dive deep into whether curated services are worth the money and what they contribute to the content consumption landscape.
In Final Thoughts (1:05:24), we touch upon the future success of curated streaming services.
“The Decomposition of Rotten Tomatoes” expose article: https://www.vulture.com/article/rotten-tomatoes-movie-rating.html
Our episode on ratings ecosystems and how inherently flawed they are: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TP5h3twqu8TbEDkQH9UPY?si=2b0327c3198f4068
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In Metric Minutes, we take a look at numbers surrounding film, television, streaming and entertainment, and dive into what these numbers could mean for the future of the industry.
Today, we dive into the 2023 Box Office data! What story do the numbers tell us so far about movies, genres, and behaviors emerging post-pandemic? (00:00) What are objectives and key results and are studios hitting the mark? (00:00) What decisions will studios make based on the data so far? And what themes do we predict for the balance of the year, plus what actually defines a film’s long-term success? (00:00)
These questions and so much more… hit play and get in for the wild ride through box office metrics!
2023 Movies/ TV releases Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vqEyhN9bk9ep2fi-XE5IYEKQDvUFzfwcPhu6En1C6mo/edit?usp=sharing
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Introducing Full Screen! A new podcast brought to you by Retro Labs. Helmed by Kira Aster and Raven Ebert - bi-coastal BFFs, veteran product managers, and certified cinephiles - Full Screen is your one-stop-shop into understanding more about the increasingly converging worlds of technology, film, and TV. Come join us as we take a look under the hood of our favorite streaming apps and platforms, assess the rapidly evolving business of storytelling, and discuss the consequences of the vanishing borders between Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Come hang!