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Pam Wasserstein Brings Her New York State of Mind to Vox Media Jan 29, 2020

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Now that she's a few months into the integration of her magazine business with Vox Media, she shares what the process has been like and how the newly combined company is navigating the treacherous waters of the publishing business. With 13 brands from Vulture to Polygon in the portfolio, Wasserstein discusses her diversification strategy, from podcasts to licensing intellectual property.

Mark Cuban is Bullish on AI, 5G, TikTok and...Movie Theaters!? Jan 22, 2020

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The "Shark Tank" star pulls no punches on a wide variety of subjects pertaining to the tech world, from the importance of artificial intelligence in today's business world to his misadventures in the film industry, where he believes theaters will stand the test of time.

Endemol Shine's Cris Abrego on Embracing TV for the Americas Jan 15, 2020

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Endemol Shine North America CEO Cris Abrego explains why the company decided to integrate activity on Spanish-language programs with the rest of the core Los Angeles-based development team. Abrego details the growth of the company's Mexico City-based Endemol Shine Boomdog operation and the lessons learned from working outside the U.S. He also weighs in on how changes in major Latin American TV markets are opening doors for all producers.

CES 2020: A Very Special Episode of Strictly Business Jan 09, 2020

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Join Strictly Business hosts Cynthia Littleton and Andrew Wallenstein as they make the rounds at the Consumer Electronics Show. Listen for insights on the convergence of digital media and entertainment, streaming wars, AI and what's next from Jeffrey Katzenberg, Meg Whitman, Mark Cuban, UTA's Brent Weinstein, Pluto TV's Tom Ryan and other movers and shakers.

Chuck Lorre: A New Chapter for the King of TV Comedy Jan 01, 2020

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Chuck Lorre, one of the most successful writer-producers in the history of television, developed new writing muscles and found a fresh source of joy as he branched out into streaming series with Netflix's "The Kominsky Method" and CBS' single-camera comedy "Young Sheldon." Here Lorre compares the creative process in streaming and broadcast TV. He also offers frank thoughts about the prolonged battle between the Writers Guild of America and Hollywood's largest talent agencies.

Los Angeles' $10 Billion Gamble on SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park Dec 24, 2019

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Construction is underway in Los Angeles on Hollywood Park, a nearly 300 acre complex that will be the site of the city's NFL teams, SoFi Stadium. But this isn't just another development project. Jason Gannon, managing director of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment District, oversees a $10 billion build poised at the cutting-edge of live entertainment.

Two Film Financiers and a TV Producer Walk Into a Bar … Dec 18, 2019

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Evan Shapiro, president of National Lampoon, discusses the effort to revive National Lampoon as a comedy content studio, starting with the Dec. 19 relaunch of "The National Lampoon Radio Hour" as a podcast. Shapiro details the plan to embrace National Lampoon's storied legacy to generate a new breed of "twisted mainstream" comedy projects in various media. Shapiro also details the company's recent struggles and how his partners at PalmStar Media aim to restore the lost luster of the company that inspired (and staffed) the original "Saturday Night Live."

Inside HBOMax's Streaming Strategy with WarnerMedia CTO Jeremy Legg Dec 11, 2019

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WarnerMedia's CTO shares his perspective on what it takes to launch a massive streaming platform in a cluttered competitor environment. He discusses balancing the many brands under AT&T's umbrella as well as making space for human curation inside HBO Max, which launches next May.

How One Talent Agency Is Surviving the Writers Guild Standoff Dec 04, 2019

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Abrams Artists Agency chairman Adam Bold discusses why his company signed the WGA code of conduct that allowed his employees to resume representing writers, his broader observations on the standoff, and why he decided to get into the talent agency business just over a year ago.

How Social Media Has Changed the PR Game Nov 27, 2019

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The megaphone of social media has brought dramatic changes to the business of public relations. Sean Cassidy, president of New York-based public relations and marketing firm DKC, discusses the new rules of engagement in image-making -- and image protecting -- for individuals and corporate brands. "This is not an industry for people who panic," Cassidy says.

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