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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Lightshed Partners' Rich Greenfield
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Lightshed Partners' Rich GreenfieldRich Greenfield, Lightshed Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss news of a federal judge restricting Biden administration officials from having contact with social media companies, the potential on social media at large, and more.

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☆ Netflix is going 'from defense to offense' on advertising, says Lightshed’s Rich Greenfield
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNetflix is going 'from defense to offense' on advertising, says Lightshed’s Rich GreenfieldRich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss how Netflix's password crackdown, how the sweeping measures to curb password sharing are showing promising results, and more.

Persons: Lightshed’s Rich Greenfield Rich Greenfield Organizations: Netflix, LightShed Partners

☆ CNN is a 'nonstop headache' for Warner Bros. Discovery, says Lightshed's Rich Greenfield
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCNN is a 'nonstop headache' for Warner Bros. Discovery, says Lightshed's Rich GreenfieldRich Greenfield, Lightshed Partners co-founder, joins 'Last Call' to discuss Chris Licht's departure from CNN, a possible spin-off for CNN, and more.

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☆ Telecom stocks drop on report that Amazon may offer mobile services to Prime members
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTelecom stocks drop on report that Amazon may offer mobile services to Prime membersWalter Piecyk, LightShed Partners analyst, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss whether Amazon's willingness to offer mobile service to its U.S. Prime members will help the company in the long run.

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☆ Disney isn't taking ESPN direct in 2023 or 2024, says Lightshed's Rich Greenfield
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDisney isn't taking ESPN direct in 2023 or 2024, says Lightshed's Rich GreenfieldRich Greenfield, Lightshed Ventures general partner, joins 'Last Call' to discuss the recent Wall Street Journal reports concerning Disney's possible ESPN spinoff, its ongoing feud with the state of Florida, and more.

☆ Pluto TV's cofounder just unveiled a free, ad-supported TV set. Check out the 18-page deck he used to raise funds from top media analyst Rich Greenfield and Gary Vaynerchuk.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Pluto TV cofounder Ilya Pozin has launched a new company that's trying to disrupt TV advertising. Telly is a free, ad-supported TV that's backed by Rich Greenfield, Gary Vaynerchuk, and more. Ilya Pozin, who disrupted cable with free ad-supported streamer Pluto TV, now wants to do the same for your physical TV. His company, Telly, came out of stealth mode May 15 with a new, ad-supported TV that's free to the user. Pozin said the idea for Telly grew out of Pluto, a free, ad-supported TV streaming service that he co-founded in 2013; it was acquired in 2019 by Viacom (now Paramount Global).

☆ More and more streaming companies jumping into advertising pool, says LightShed’s Rich Greenfield
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMore and more streaming companies jumping into advertising pool, says LightShed’s Rich GreenfieldRich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to preview what to expect from media upfronts this season, the impact of writers' strike, the state of streaming wars, and more.

☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with Lightshed's Rich Greenfield on media industry's upfront season
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with Lightshed's Rich Greenfield on media industry's upfront seasonRich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to preview what to expect from media upfronts this season, the impact of writers' strike, the state of streaming wars, and more.

Elon Musk announced today that Linda Yaccarino would be the next Twitter CEO. With its revenue falling and its reputation falling faster, she may be the win Musk needs. Elon musk needs a win. The ad sales team generated more than $100 billion in ad revenue during her 12-year tenure, according to the company. That advertising revenue is just what Musk needs right now.

☆ Writers, Seeking Pay Change for the Streaming Era, Prepare to Strike
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-30 | by ( Brooks Barnes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When the most recent Hollywood strike took place — 16 years ago — the internet had not yet transformed the television and movie businesses. The superhero boom had begun for movie studios, and DVDs generated $16 billion in annual sales. Movie studios, stung by poor ticket sales for dramas and comedies, have retreated almost entirely to franchise spectacles. It’s a streaming world now. The formulas that studios use to pay television and movie creators, setting the stage for another strike.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with LightShed Partners' Rich Greenfield
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with LightShed Partners' Rich GreenfieldRich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the news of UK regulators blocking the Microsoft-Activision deal, YouTube ad revenue decline, the state of streaming, and more.

☆ Lightshed's Rich Greenfield on Microsoft-Activision deal: This was a very logical merger
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLightshed's Rich Greenfield on Microsoft-Activision deal: This was a very logical mergerRich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the news of UK regulators blocking the Microsoft-Activision deal, YouTube ad revenue decline, the state of streaming, and more.

☆ Netflix may shrug at writers' strike after slashing content spending in first quarter
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Like other media companies, Netflix appears focused on boosting free cash flow rather than cranking up spending to add more subscribers. But if that amount is cut, Netflix's new investor story of boosting free cash flow may not be derailed. The company nonetheless hopes to avoid a writers' strike, co-CEO Ted Sarandos said during Netflix's earnings video presentation Tuesday. A writers' strike could put more emphasis on Netflix adding live programming — something the company is clearly still struggling with. Still, Netflix seems prepared to weather a writers' strike — because it's already getting permission from investors to cut content spend without one.

☆ Netflix reports mixed quarter
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Melissa Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNetflix reports mixed quarterRich Greenfield, LightShed Partners Partner & Co-Founder, on Netflix after the company reported earnings with CNBC's Dom Chu and the Fast Money traders.

☆ Breaking down Netflix earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Melissa Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBreaking down Netflix earningsRich Greenfield, LightShed Partners Partner & Co-Founder, on Netflix after the company reported earnings with CNBC's Dom Chu and the Fast Money traders.

☆ Warner Bros Discovery reveals pricing, promotion, and content details of its new streamer, Max, as it aims to take on Netflix and fire up Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Called Max, the app will feature content from HBO Max and Discovery+. Discovery announced the details of its new streaming app on Wednesday, after much anticipation from Hollywood and Madison Avenue. The prices will stay the same for HBO Max subscribers, who will begin to be automatically ported over to the new service. Presenting the entire WBD content catalog on the combined streamer without diluting HBO's prestige factor was another challenge. HBO Max has greater recognition with younger consumers, according to a new Samba TV/HarrisX poll, which could help grow awareness for Discovery+.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Lightshed Partner's Rich Greenfield on the future of Hulu
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Lightshed Partner's Rich Greenfield on the future of HuluRich Greenfield, Lightshed Partners, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss recent box office performance, the difference in the movie environment and more.

☆ Box office will be down 15% from pre-pandemic levels going forward, says Lightshed Partner's Greenfield
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBox office will be down 15% from pre-pandemic levels going forward, says Lightshed Partner's GreenfieldRich Greenfield, Lightshed Partners, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss recent box office performance, the difference in the movie environment and more.

☆ Investors have been valuing Endeavor too inexpensively, says Lightshed Partner's Ross
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailInvestors have been valuing Endeavor too inexpensively, says Lightshed Partner's RossBrandon Ross, Lightshed Partners partner, and media and technology analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Ross' first reactions to the WWE and UFC deal, what UFC parent company Endeavor becomes long-term and more.

☆ If TikTok is banned, it would have the biggest stock impact on Snap: LightShed's Rich Greenfield
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIf TikTok is banned, it would have the biggest stock impact on Snap: LightShed's Rich GreenfieldRich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss controversies surrounding TikTok, the diplomacy concerns with China wrapped up in TikTok, and more.

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, SVB Financial, United, Roblox, JPMorgan Chase, Meta & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

LightShed downgrades Apple to sell from neutral LightShed said in its downgrade of Apple that it sees moderating growth. Baird reiterates Tesla as a top pick Baird said it sees Tesla launching heat pump technology for homes. " Baird upgrades KeyCorp to outperform from neutral Baird said it sees an attractive risk/reward for the regional bank. Baird downgrades Allbirds to neutral from outperform Baird downgraded the footwear company after its disappointing earnings report. " Oppenheimer reiterates Pool Corp as outperform Oppenheimer said it sees a compelling entry point for shares of the pool company.

☆ Netflix Sunsets ‘Surprise Me’ Shuffle-Play Button
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Katie Deighton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

Netflix Inc. has removed its “Surprise Me” button, a feature introduced in 2021 to alleviate the modern burden of choosing something to watch from thousands of titles. Netflix in the past year has increased its emphasis on making money from its users instead of focusing only on adding them, Mr. Verna said. “Netflix tries a lot of things, iterates quickly, and kills things that aren’t working,” Mr. Greenfield said. The feature instantly started playing a television show or movie without making users scroll through Netflix’s library to find something to watch. Netflix shares last month rose to their highest since last April after the streaming company announced that it had added 7.7 million subscribers in the final quarter of 2022, topping its own projections.

[1/3] The signage at the main gate of The Walt Disney Co. is pictured in Burbank, California, May 7, 2012. This is a win for all shareholders," a spokesperson for Peltz's Trian Fund Management said on Thursday. The decision, first reported by CNBC, came only hours after Disney reported earnings that topped Wall Street expectations and Iger outlined a corporate restructuring that addresses many of Peltz' criticisms. Disney's stock price climbed 3.6% in Thursday trading. "Bob Iger has a long, strong track record which provides confidence he will manage this transition for Disney."

Disney issued a statement applauding Peltz's decision to end a board challenge which it called a "distraction. 'FIRST PHASE' IN DISNEY'S TRANSFORMATIONFor Peltz's Trian Fund Management the board challenge appears to have paid off with an estimated 20% gain on his investment. Analysts said Peltz made a reasonable request for one board seat and to join the 12-member board himself. Peltz appeared on CNBC on Thursday to announce his proxy fight with Disney was over. "Bob Iger has a long, strong track record which provides confidence he will manage this transition for Disney."

☆ Disney CEO Bob Iger has 'very little room for maneuver' as he tackles layoffs, budget cuts, a company reorg, and questions over the future of Hulu and ESPN
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Claire Atkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Disney chief Bob Iger will speak Wednesday on his first quarterly earnings call since returning as CEO. Wall Street wants to see how Disney plans to boost profitability this year and whether it will trade ESPN or Hulu. Aside from a quick visit to Disney World in January, Bob Iger has been lying very low. Media investor Ross Gerber told Insider that Iger would get back to focusing on content rather than on the distribution mechanism. Iger tweeted a photo of himself at Disney World, dressed in a relaxed green cardigan and gray slacks as he posed with cast members on January 19.

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