Daniel Frankel and David Bloom are joined by media analyst Brian Ring (Future of TV.live) to recap the Parks Associates Future of TV Conference and unpack the industry’s biggest shifts.
💬 In this episode:
• Laura Martin’s prediction that Ellison’s Skydance will buy Warner Bros Discovery — and why the deal may already be “greased.”
• FAST channels & Paramount’s next move: What happens to MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central in 2026?
• Charter’s comeback: How smart search and voice control are keeping pay TV alive.
• CuriosityStream is licensing its library to AI models — and making real money doing it.
• How AI training may reshape Hollywood IP value.
• Bill Maher’s new CNN slot, streaming bundles, and sports rights chaos in the Big Ten.
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00:00 Introduction
02:18 Insights from the Future of TV Conference
07:36 The Changing Landscape of TV Consumption
12:33 Search and Recommendation Challenges
15:47 YouTube episodes of Joey, the Friends spinoff
16:25 Bidding Wars and Industry Predictions
23:15 The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions in Media
26:27 Wealth Destruction in the Media Industry
27:35 Innovations in Content Licensing and AI
30:37 The Future of Streaming and Content Ownership
33:55 The Evolution of College Football and Media Rights
41:22 The Transfer Portal and Its Implications
46:09 Closing Thoughts and Reflections on Media Trends
Do you like smarty-pantsed middle-aged men talking to themselves about technology, media and telecom? Do we have a podcast for you!David Bloom and Daniel Frankel are joined by guest Jeff Fox, editor of The Independence Examiner in Missouri, for a conversation on the future of local journalism and the changing media landscape.💬 In this episode:• The slow collapse of local journalism — can nonprofit and hybrid models save small-town newspapers?• Netflix’s switch from MAUs to MAVs and what it means for advertisers.• Disney + YouTube truce: Alphabet wins the carriage war.• Apple TV & MLS — a new play for global sports streaming.• AI-generated fan content and Disney’s delicate balance between creators and IP control.• How gaming and interactive streaming are reshaping entertainment.• Hollywood’s awards season buzz: Clooney, Sandler, and Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague.🎙 Hosted by David Bloom & Daniel Frankel📰 Subscribe to the Next TMT newsletter → https://nexttmt.com
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel return with a packed episode of Next TMT Talks, breaking down the week’s biggest stories across tech, media & telecom.
💥 In this episode:
• Disney vs YouTube TV: 10 million viewers lose ESPN & ABC as the carriage standoff drags on.
• Sinclair & Nexstar’s next move: Local broadcast mergers and the FCC’s ownership caps.
• Disney fires its bookie: ESPN Bet flops — DraftKings and prediction markets move in.
• The Trade Desk’s “great quarter, bad stock” moment — and what Ventura TV OS really means for ad tech.
• Xperi’s TiVo One push and the scramble for connected TV OS market share.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 delay & why gaming still outpaces Hollywood.
• Apple TV’s Pluribus & the Breaking Bad legacy.
• Remembering Paul Tagliabue and the NFL’s broadcast power.
🎙 Hosted by David Bloom & Daniel Frankel
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chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:08 Disney vs. YouTube TV
06:17 The Blame Game: Disney vs. YouTube TV
08:06 Disney, Betting and Draft Kings, Fan Duel etc.
10:39 Sinclair and Nexstar's plans to Borg the rest of localbroadcast television
13:49 The Evolution of Local Broadcast Television
16:03 Dhar Mann's Sean Atkins points out what went wrongwith legacy media;
20:57 The Trade Desk's really good quarter, and reallycrummy Wall Street prospects;
23:50 The Evolution of TV Platforms
24:12 Ventura competitors, Xperi
26:33 A Cable Provider That's Not Charter
29:38 The Anticipation of Grand Theft Auto VI
32:20 Pluribus, the new Vince Gilligan show on Apple TV, ishere
34:39 Emerging Commentary and Community Engagement
36:28 Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at 84
🎧 Next TMT Talks: The Week in Tech, Media & Telecom
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel return with sharp insight and humor as they break down another week of high-stakes moves across the TMT landscape.
💥 This episode covers:
• Comcast–Warner Bros Discovery deal: Can another mega-merger really happen?
• YouTube TV–Disney blackout: Millions lose access — what this means for live sports and cable’s future.
• Charter & Comcast broadband losses: Is cable finally stabilizing?
• Paramount–Skydance layoffs and Taylor Sheridan’s Landman: Hollywood’s talent shuffle amid industry contraction.
• Adobe MAX 2025: AI tools reshape creativity — from Firefly to film production.
• Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague (Netflix): Awards buzz meets French New Wave nostalgia.
• Nvidia hits $5 trillion, Apple $4 trillion: Big Tech’s trillion-dollar showdown.
• Google Gemini AI & YouTube Shorts: How search, creators, and AI are converging.
• AI in Hollywood: From production pipelines to storytelling, the future is already here.
Hosted by David Bloom and Daniel Frankel, Next TMT Talks delivers weekly analysis of the global media, streaming, and telecom ecosystem — where creativity meets technology and money meets disruption.
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chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Current Trends in Media and Tech
02:56 The Shifting Landscape of Cable and Streaming
05:53 The Impact of AI on Creative Industries
09:00 Corporate Strategies and Market Dynamics
11:52 The Evolution of Apple and Nvidia
15:03 Insights from Adobe Max Conference
18:00 Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague and Awards Season
21:01 The Future of Cable and Broadband Services
24:31 The Streaming Wars: Disney vs. YouTube
30:02 The Impact of Sports on Streaming Services
34:20 AI's Influence on the Future of Media
37:08 Earnings Insights: Alphabet and the AI Boom
40:42 Adobe and YouTube: A New Era of Content Creation
45:34 Wrap-Up: Trends in Telecom, Media, and Technology
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel return with another jam-packed Next TMT Talks — and this week, everything’s on the table:
🍏 Apple & Peacock’s Bundle Bungle: What went wrong with Apple’s first cross-platform streaming bundle, and what it reveals about the future of subscription partnerships.
🏀 NBA Gambling Scandal: As the season tips off, a betting probe shakes the league, exposing links to organized crime and forcing Adam Silver to act fast.
🎬 Warner Bros Discovery Auction: Is the sell-off real — and who could actually buy it? Apple, Amazon, or Paramount-Skydance?
📱 Teens & Screens Report: UCLA’s latest study shows Gen Z wants fewer fantasies and more friendships — are streamers listening?
🚀 Elon Musk’s Starlink vs 5G: Could satellites replace wireless internet? Netflix is already studying it.
💰 Penske’s Pay-to-Play Awards: Variety and Deadline’s “fake” podcast awards raise big ethics questions for Hollywood media.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 A Bundle Bungle for Peacock and Apple TV
07:17 Creator of Breaking Bad, Ben Skilligan; Pluribus
09:50 UCLA Center For Scholars and Storytellers; Teens andScreens report
13:59 The Sell-Off of Warner Bros Discovery Begins inEarnest
18:46 A Gambling Scandal Hits the NBA Again just as itannounces to new streaming partners
26:54 Bad Bunny, Superstar and the Superbowl
29:39 Musk, Starlink vs Verizon etc
34:54 Customer Experience in Telecom
35:51 YouTube TV, Sports and where to watch
38:05 Jay Penske's trade publications are shaking down a newcorner of the entertainment biz with fake awards
Apple’s bundle fail, NBA betting scandal, Warner Bros sale, Musk’s Starlink, and Hollywood’s pay-to-play problem — all on Next TMT Talks.
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down a wild week in tech, media & telecom. Apple races into Formula 1 with a record $750 million rights deal and new M5-powered Vision Pro experiences, the White House’s AI czar clashes with Anthropic in a regulatory standoff, and MrBeast launches Viro, giving creators armies of video clippers to amplify viral moments. Plus: Netflix’s “Boots” controversy, Marlee Matlin’s new PBS documentary, Amazon’s Vega OS, Paramount layoffs, and the shifting broadband landscape from Starlink to fixed-wireless.
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00:00 Introduction to Technology, Media, and Telecom Trends
02:25 The Creator Economy and AI's Role
05:11 AI Regulation and Industry Dynamics
07:36 Media Representation and Cultural Narratives
10:26 Innovations in Content Creation and Distribution
12:55 The Pentagon's Media Relations and Coverage Challenges
15:29 Business Strategies in Media and Politics
18:22 Apple's Streaming Strategy and Market Positioning
22:40 Apple's Leadership and Future Directions
23:50 Formula One's Rising Popularity and Apple's Investment
26:52 The Intersection of Technology and Sports
27:53 YouTube vs. Spotify: The Podcast Landscape
29:39 Gaming's Evolution and Engagement Strategies
34:04 Broadband Access and the Digital Divide
38:20 Hollywood's Challenges and Representation in Media
This week on Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel unpack a wild week in media, streaming, and sports:🚨 Should Disney dump ABC broadcasting to escape FCC oversight?📺 Trump’s messy TV takeover bid and his allies’ ambitions with TikTok & Paramount🎬 The rise of micro-dramas—the $8B vertical video trend reshaping storytelling🏈 NFL contract renegotiations & the future of sports broadcasting🎥 Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, AKA Charlie Sheen, and the cultural pulse of Hollywood🌊 James Cameron’s Avatar saga—can Avatar 3 rescue the box office slump?📡 Cable’s fightback with mid-split & high-split upgrades against fiber & fixed wirelessFrom Paris jet lag theories to football meltdowns, it’s a jam-packed ride through technology, media & telecom’s most important stories.🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives: https://www.nexttmt.com🎧 Listen on Spotify & all podcast platforms: [Next TMT Talks Podcast]#Disney #Streaming #Avatar3 #TikTok #NFL #MediaNews #PaulThomasAnderson #NextTMT
00:00 Introduction to Next TMT Talks01:34 Disney's Broadcasting Dilemma07:24 The Impact of Paul Thomas Anderson's Films09:46 Trump's Overreach in Media12:08 The Rise of Micro Dramas19:34 Charlie Sheen's Documentary: A Charismatic Life23:02 Roy Price's Insights on Movie Quality25:24 Avatar's Box Office Performance28:55 Sports Broadcasting Innovations
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel return with a sharp, funny, and unfiltered look at the week’s biggest stories in media, tech, and entertainment. From the Jimmy Kimmel late-night fallout and Bob Iger’s tough Disney decisions to Netflix shaking up live sports and boxing, we dive deep into the shifting landscape of streaming, broadcast, and the FCC’s growing overreach.
In this episode:
Why late-night TV’s troubles matter for Disney’s future leadership.
The FCC’s surprising push into streaming oversight.
Netflix’s bold moves in live events and the Warner Bros. speculation.
NFL streaming boosts, Apple’s new sports app, and wireless shell games.
Paramount, South Park, and what’s next for comedy in a fractured media world.
IBC 2025 takeaways and what 43,858 visitors mean for global broadcasting.
Whether you’re a media exec, streamer, or just trying to keep up with the shifting TMT landscape, this episode breaks it down with insight and humor.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro from Paris & IBC recap
02:00 – Jimmy Kimmel fallout & Disney’s late-night dilemma
05:30 – FCC overreach into streaming & media regulation
12:00 – Disney succession race: Walden, Pataro, Bergman
20:00 – Streaming futures: Kimmel, Stewart & Letterman moves
23:00 – Netflix live sports & Warner Bros. speculation
30:30 – NFL streaming boom & Apple Sports App
39:00 – Taylor Sheridan’s “Landman” & Paramount+ push
42:00 – EchoStar, SpaceX & Starlink IPO chatter
43:00 – South Park delays & Comedy Central fallout
44:30 – IBC 2025 final takeaways
Join Daniel Frankel, David Bloom, and Bevin Fletcher in this Next TMT Talks special from IBC 2025. We break down the biggest takeaways from Amsterdam, including:
AI’s role in democratizing content production
The growing dominance of live sports in a world of infinite content
CAMB.AI’s multilingual real-time translation for global sports streaming
European broadcasters facing U.S. streaming giants and sovereignty challenges
FAST channel economics in Europe vs. the U.S.
Skydance & David Ellison’s bold $25B bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—and what it means for cable and Hollywood jobs
Eurovision politics and the cultural ripple effects of the Gaza conflict
From AI-powered media to sports as the ultimate differentiator, this wrap-up explores the forces shaping the next wave of global entertainment and technology.
Chapters00:00 – IBC 2025 Highlights
01:16 – AI & Infinite Content
02:12 – Sports as Streaming’s Edge
07:59 – Global Politics & Media Power
16:57 – Skydance, WBD & Streaming’s Future
Next TMT’s David Bloom and Bevin Fletcher (Stream TV Insider) recap Day 3 at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam, where the conversations centered on sports streaming, AI-driven personalization, multilingual broadcasting, and studio innovation.
Key takeaways:
✅ Sports rights remain sky-high, making fan engagement and personalization more critical than ever.
✅ AI-powered real-time multilingual translation is breaking barriers for leagues like MLS, NASCAR & Eurovision Sports.
✅ End-to-end streaming innovation: DeltaTre’s acquisition of Endeavor Streaming is reshaping the personalization and fan experience.
✅ MovieLabs 2030 Vision with Disney, Sony & Warner Bros Discovery CTOs: creating shared standards for the future of media production.
The industry is moving fast — and IBC 2025 is showing us how AI, sports, and new distribution models will shape the next decade of global broadcasting.
📺 Watch the full Day 3 recap here: [Insert YouTube link]
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📍 Chapters – IBC 2025 Day 3 Highlights (Condensed)
00:00 – Welcome from IBC Amsterdam
00:35 – Sports rights & fan engagement
02:15 – AI translation in live sports (CAM.AI)
04:30 – Telestream & DeltaTre streaming updates
06:10 – MovieLabs 2030 Vision insights
08:00 – Wrap-up & key takeaways
Next TMT’s David Bloom and Bevan Fletcher (Stream TV Insider) recap the first full day of IBC 2025 in Amsterdam—one of the world’s biggest broadcasting and streaming technology conferences.
From AI in media to European vs. U.S. broadcast strategies, here’s what stood out:
ITV & Warner Bros Discovery CTO panel: How GenAI powers ad creative, SMB ad campaigns, and AI-curated streaming previews with a 40% engagement boost.
Global broadcasting outlook: IABM insights on the risks and rewards of investing in AI, with CEOs from Avid, Mediagenics, and more.
FAST TV in Europe: Why adoption lags behind the U.S. and why 2026 could be the tipping point.
Industry consolidation & big deals: Warner Bros Discovery in the spotlight as David Ellison and Oracle money fuel speculation.
Conference scene: Packed halls, mega booths, and key differences between U.S. streaming and European public broadcasting models.
This video breaks down how AI, FAST channels, and global media strategies are shaping the future of broadcasting.
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00:00 – Welcome from IBC Amsterdam
00:36 – ITV & Warner Bros Discovery on AI in media
03:00 – Broadcasters on AI adoption & challenges
05:00 – Media consolidation & M&A buzz
06:51 – EU vs. U.S. broadcasting differences
08:32 – FAST channels in Europe & closing takeaways
Next TMT’s David Bloom teams up with Bevin Fletcher, Editor at StreamTV Insider, for Day 1 of IBC 2025 in Amsterdam. They preview the biggest themes shaping this year’s show: AI agents for content discovery, Google’s Gemini rollout on TCL devices, the power of YouTube in AI training, shifting ad-tech alliances between Netflix, Amazon, and The Trade Desk, Roku’s changing FAST strategy, new TV OS partnerships, and the global media outlook.
From mergers and acquisitions to the future of satellite-delivered video via Starlink, plus innovations from Avid, Adobe, and Blackmagic, this conversation sets the stage for an exciting week at the world’s premier broadcasting and streaming conference.
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00:00 Welcome & IBC kickoff
00:38 Sleepless start & partnership
01:21 AI agents & Gemini
02:31 YouTube in AI training
04:05 Ad tech shakeups
05:18 Roku FAST changes
05:47 Hisense & Deutsche Telekom
06:53 International flavor of IBC
08:00 Mergers & acquisitions
08:45 Starlink & satellite video
09:55 Apple vs wireless
10:52 Fox & Lachlan Murdoch
11:30 Social events & networking
11:56 Avid, Adobe & Blackmagic
12:41 Content creation boom
13:05 Free IBC transit
13:39 Scale of IBC
14:40 Wrap-up & what’s next
Also in our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom, previously self-centered Newsmax finally admits that it (and Fox News) are 'right-leaning pay TV' enterprises
In this episode of the Next TMT Podcast, hosts David Bloom and Daniel Frankel sit down with Robert Rose — veteran media producer, travel journalist, and creator of Raw Travel.
Robert shares his journey from syndicating niche content to creating one of the longest-running independent travel shows on U.S. television. He opens up about his filmmaking in Ukraine (My Summer in Ukraine), the battle against Russian disinformation, and why independent voices in media are more important than ever.
The conversation also dives into:
The challenges of transitioning from broadcast syndication to digital platforms
How streaming and gambling revenues are reshaping sports broadcasting
Why disinformation is Russia’s most powerful export
The state of media, politics, and American influence in Europe
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00:00 The Moral Compass of Media
02:07 The Future of Media and Influence
06:44 The Evolution of NFL Streaming
09:30 Transitioning from Traditional TV to Digital
12:34 Reflections on CNN and Media Bias
12:57 John Malone's Legacy and Media Landscape
20:47 The Impact of Disinformation and Media Responsibility
24:34 Cultural Reflections through Television
29:41 Travel Insights and Media Perspectives
Next TMT’s David Bloom talks with Tony Huidor of Cineverse about the launch of Matchpoint 3.0, CineSearch, and how AI is transforming streaming. From conversational analytics to FAST growth in Europe, this episode explores how Cineverse is reshaping search, discovery, personalization, and global content strategies at IBC 2025.
00:00 Exploring Amsterdam and Personal Experiences
01:03 Cineverse and Matchpoint 3.0 Launch
03:35 Conversational Analytics and AI Innovations
06:15 Data Integrity and the Importance of Clean Data
09:19 CineCore and Search Optimization
12:10 Opportunities in European Markets
14:57 Final Thoughts and Conference Details
In this conversation, Next TMT’s David Bloom sits down with Matt Smith, Chief Evangelist at Akta, to explore how an AI-first platform built on Google Gemini is transforming everything from live clipping and captions to FAST channel creation and global distribution.
📺 Whether you’re in broadcasting, streaming, or content operations, this interview reveals how automation + human oversight is creating a new standard for speed, scale, and creativity in media workflows.
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#FutureOfStreaming #AIInMedia #VideoRevolution #NextGenStreaming #StreamingMadeSmarter #AIPoweredVideo #GlobalStreaming #MediaFuture #StreamingInnovation #IBC2025
00:00 AI's Impact on Video Workflows
00:48 Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings
06:19 International Opportunities and Market Expansion
12:15 Future of AI in Media and Conclusion
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Next TMT’s David Bloom and Daniel Frankel join Bevin Fletcher of StreamTV Insider for an IBC 2025 preview. They break down the big themes in Amsterdam — from AI in media and FAST growth in Europe to sports streaming, Netflix, YouTube, and global broadcasting trends. Get insider insights before the show kicks off.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:11 IBC 2025: Anticipations and Trends
02:43 Exploring the Free Streaming Market in Europe
05:38 AI Innovations in Sports Streaming
08:12 YouTube's Dominance and Competitive Landscape
10:47 The Role of Metrics in International Markets
13:48 Technological Modernization in Broadcasting
16:25 Cultural Dynamics and Food Experiences at IBC
19:16 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects
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Also in our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom, we ponder the increasingly apparent veracity of 'The Sarandos Rule' for theatrical distribution
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel dive into the week’s biggest tech, media & telecom news on Next TMT Talks:
EchoStar & AT&T’s $23B spectrum deal — will it reset the wireless industry?
Elon Musk & Starlink’s spectrum play
FCC’s Brendan Carr vs YouTube TV & Fox
ESPN shakeups: Goodbye Lee Corso, Doris Burke sidelined
AI layoffs hitting Big Tech’s Magnificent 7
Asian films in the U.S.: Why China’s Nizha 2 flopped but Netflix’s K-Pop musical soared
The Office spinoff “The Paper” coming to Peacock
Sports & streaming rights on the rise
We also preview our coverage of the IBC Conference in Amsterdam and upcoming SCTE events.
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🔔 Don’t miss our special IBC editions of Next TMT Talks!
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00:00 The $23 Billion Spectrum Deal
02:32 Implications for the Wireless Industry
05:00 The Future of EchoStar
07:56 FCC's Role in Media Disputes
10:33 Tributes and Changes in Sports Broadcasting
18:09 The Journey of Underdogs in Sports Media
21:05 The Changing Landscape of Sports Commentary
21:59 The Impact of AI on Employment
22:55 Cultural Phenomena in Film and Animation
25:43 The Rise of K-Pop and Its Global Influence
28:02 The Future of Streaming and Theatrical Releases
29:17 The Evolution of Media and Print
31:44 Reflections on Sports and Entertainment
Also in our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom, we look at the coming data center glut, the Duffer Bros.' big Netflix ankling, and the 'Galactica'-like vibes given off by Hulu's 'Alien: Earth'This week on Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel dive deep into the wild world of streaming wars, sports rights, AI hype, and Hollywood shakeups. From Paramount + Skydance’s $7.7B UFC rights deal to the Duffer Brothers leaving Netflix for Paramount, it’s a blockbuster week in media. We also cover the NBA’s new streaming era with Amazon, Peacock, and ESPN, the rise of churn season in NFL streaming, the surprising golf boom post-pandemic, and how data centers, AI, and Sam Altman’s trillion-dollar ambitions could reshape tech. Plus: Alien: Earth, War of the Worlds on Amazon, and IBC 2025 in Amsterdam.If you care about the future of streaming, Hollywood, sports, and AI, this episode is for you.Chapters: 00:00 Churn Season: The New Norm in Streaming02:41 The Rise of Sports Streaming and Its Impact05:03 Golf's Resurgence: A Pandemic Phenomenon07:54 UFC's $7.7 Billion Deal: Changing the Game10:27 Paramount's Big Moves: Duffer Brothers and Stock Surge13:15 Alien Earth: A New Chapter in Sci-Fi16:04 War of the Worlds: A Modern Take on a Classic18:30 The Evolution of Storytelling in Film and TV22:54 The Unexpected Success of a Low-Budget Film28:35 IBC Conference and Media Partnerships31:09 Data Center Investments and AI Challenges37:10 Political Campaigns and AI's Role40:22 The Evolution of Streaming Bundles
Get ready for a jam-packed Next TMT episode with David Bloom and Daniel Frankel as they break down the week’s biggest media, technology, and telecom news. From Paramount + Skydance’s new era under David Ellison, to Warner Bros. Discovery’s shrinking cable empire, to Roku’s latest moves—we cover it all.
We dive into:
📉 The Trade Desk’s rough quarter and what it means for the ad market
🎬 Paramount’s streaming shake-up & why Cindy Holland could be a game-changer
📰 News Corp’s LA expansion and what’s wrong with the LA Times
📺 Fox One’s launch—will anyone pay $20 for this?
🏈 Big Ten football scheduling chaos for West Coast fans
📡 The future of CNN, TNT, and cable TV in a streaming-first world
🤖 The AI wars: GPT-5 vs Claude and the rise of smarter, sassier chatbots
🎥 The chilling yet heartwarming Penguin Lessons film review
🔥 South Park’s savage political satire and why it’s making headlines again
If you want sharp analysis, insider stories, and unfiltered takes on streaming, sports rights, cable consolidation, and the AI arms race—this is your Sunday must-listen.
#Paramount #Skydance #MediaNews #StreamingWars #WarnerBrosDiscovery #FoxOne #CableTV #StreamingTV #CNN #AI #GPT5 #ClaudeAI #TechNews #SouthPark #SportsMedia #NextTMT #DavidBloom #DanielFrankel #MediaIndustry
00:00 Introduction to Current Media Landscape
00:48 The Trade Desk's Rough Quarter and Paramount's Future
06:34 Streaming Wars: The Role of Sports and Content
11:37 The Changing Dynamics of News Media
15:37 Broadcast Station Consolidation and IndustryChallenges
20:56 Exploring John Malone's Influence
26:07 The Rise of AI and LLMs
31:59 Cultural Commentary through Media
35:51 The Penguin Lessons: A Reflection on History
38:54 The Business of Streaming and Technology
In this episode of Next TMT, host David Bloom talks with Jason Cohen, CEO & Co-Founder of MyBundle, the platform helping consumers, broadband providers, and streaming services navigate the chaotic world of content options. With partnerships spanning over 320+ broadband providers, MyBundle acts as a “Switzerland” in the TV and streaming wars — bundling services, leveraging AI for personalized recommendations, and offering innovative streaming credits to reduce churn.Jason explains how MyBundle:Aggregates streaming services for smaller ISPs and broadband companiesUses AI to recommend and bundle shows across platformsHelps consumers save money while finding the content they loveCreates “stickier” relationships between customers and providersPrepares for the explosion of ad-supported streaming optionsIf you’re interested in streaming industry strategy, broadband innovation, and the future of TV bundling, this is a must-watch conversation.📌 Subscribe to https://www.nexttmt.com for more insider discussions on technology, media & telecom trends.#Streaming #Broadband #MyBundle #TVBundles #NextTMT #AIRecommendations #CordCutting #AdSupportedStreaming #Telecom #MediaTrends #ContentDiscovery #OTTChapters:00:00 Navigating the Broadband Landscape02:28 The Evolution of Streaming Services05:08 The Role of AI in Content Discovery07:52 Enhancing Consumer Engagement10:51 Bundling Strategies for Streaming Services13:34 The Future of TV Operating Systems16:16 Wholesale Pricing and Distribution Models