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Next TMT is the leading voice at the intersection of technology, media, and telecom, delivering sharp insights, executive interviews, and trend analysis on the forces reshaping the global media landscape. From streaming wars and FAST channels to AI in broadcasting, advertising innovation, broadband infrastructure, sports media, and telecom transformation, Next TMT keeps industry leaders ahead of the curve. Co-founded by media veterans Daniel Frankel and David Bloom, Next TMT combines decades of expertise with an eye on the future of content, distribution

  1. 22 MAR

    Sports Streaming Is Breaking Fans — And the Industry Knows It | Next TMT Talks

    Sports may be the most valuable content in media — but the streaming era is making it harder than ever for fans to find the games they want to watch. In this episode of Next TMT Talks, hosts David Bloom and Daniel Frankel are joined by Jon Giegengack, founder of Hub Entertainment Research, to break down new research on how sports fans are navigating a fragmented media ecosystem. The conversation explores why streaming services are both expanding sports access and simultaneously creating confusion for fans trying to find games across multiple platforms. Hub’s latest research surveys thousands of sports fans to track how their viewing habits are changing as leagues move more games to streaming platforms . • Why 31% of sports fans have now cut the cord• Why sports fans are increasingly frustrated trying to find games across platforms• The growing role of YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram in sports discovery• Why documentaries like Drive to Survive are creating new sports fans• The rise of sports betting and fantasy sports as engagement drivers• How streaming platforms are changing sports rights economics• Why universal search across streaming services may be the next big TV feature• How younger fans consume sports through highlights and social media Topics Covered

    42 min

  2. 20 MAR

    The Broadcast Business Is Broken | Robert Rose, AIM TV

    Media veteran Robert Rose joins Daniel Frankel to talk about 20+ years in the TV business — from syndicating American Latino to launching travel series Raw Travel. They get into what it actually takes to survive as an independent producer, why broadcast television is slowly killing itself through consolidation, and what happens when a few powerful people own everything.

    53 min

  3. 20 MAR

    Disney's Next Move, Oscars Recap & Why You'll Lose Your March Madness Bet

    David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down the biggest stories in media this week: what new Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro needs to do, whether ESPN and ABC should be spun off, and what the Oscars ratings dip really means. Plus — the new tech changing how we watch live sports, and a hard look at why sports betting is a $160 billion trap most people shouldn't step into.

    35 min

  4. 17 MAR

    Warner Bros’ Big Year, Netflix’s Next Move, WNBA Showdown & the Rise of Free Sports Streaming | Next TMT

    In this packed episode of Next TMT Talks, hosts David Bloom and Daniel Frankel dive into everything shaping the future of tech, media, and telecom: 🏈 NFL Rights Showdown – The massive costs facing broadcasters trying to hold on to game-day glory.🎬 Warner Bros’ Historic Oscar Sweep – Nine #1 openings, two Best Picture favorites, and why David Ellison’s big film push might change Hollywood’s math.🎥 Netflix & Theaters? – Can the streamer go big-screen again without losing its binge-happy audience?💸 FAST & Free Sports Streaming – How live sports are secretly driving ad-supported TV growth—and new players cashing in.🏀 WNBA Contract Drama – Record ratings, new superstars, and a possible work stoppage right as the league takes off.🛹 X Games League Launch – Inside the first-ever athlete draft and what it means for the future of action sports.👔 Adobe & Disney CEO Shakeups – Leadership exits in the middle of an AI transformation wave. Plus: Taylor Sheridan’s new series The Madison, Brendan Carr’s media threats, and a hilarious detour into old-school skate culture. 📩 Subscribe for more deep dives on the business of streaming, entertainment, and tech every week: nexttmt.com🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.💬 Comment below – which story do you think will reshape media first?

    43 min

  5. 2 MAR

    Hollywood’s “Found Money” Moment: Studios Selling Content to Train AI | Next TMT Talks

    What if Hollywood’s biggest new revenue stream wasn’t streaming — but AI training data? In this episode of Next TMT Talks, hosts David Bloom and Daniel Frankel are joined by Chris Keevill, CEO of Versos AI, to explain how studios are monetizing their archives by licensing video libraries to train large language and “world” models — a business that barely existed a year ago but is already generating tens of millions in new revenue The discussion expands into the broader media landscape, from Paramount’s merger fallout to AI ethics battles, cable consolidation, and the changing economics of entertainment. 🔎 Topics Covered How CuriosityStream unlocked ~$90M licensing content for AI training Why studios’ old libraries suddenly have new value How Versos AI structures and tags video for model training The rise of “world models” and why AI needs massive video datasets Paramount–Skydance fallout and streaming consolidation impacts Charter renaming itself Cox — and cable’s identity crisis Streaming maturity and the decline of linear-only households Anthropic vs OpenAI and the politics of AI regulation Why media companies must become AI-empowered businesses Next TMT Talks explores the intersection of media, technology, telecom, streaming, and AI — delivering insider conversations for executives, creators, and industry observers. Guest: Chris Keevil, CEO, Versos.AI

    42 min

  6. 23 FEB

    Streaming Is Breaking — Netflix, AI & Hollywood’s High-Stakes Gamble | Next TMT Talks

    Hollywood isn’t just negotiating deals — it’s fighting for its future. In this episode of Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down the escalating Netflix vs. Paramount showdown, why billions in debt are colliding with falling content costs, and how AI may quietly be rewriting the economics of the entire media business. As studios chase consolidation, niche streamers discover unexpected AI revenue, and tech platforms reshape distribution, one question hangs over everything: What is a media company actually worth now? 🔥 Topics Covered Netflix forcing Paramount to show its hand The real risks behind Hollywood’s biggest merger fight AI training data deals creating new revenue streams Why Amazon aggregation keeps winning Apple Podcasts moving into video territory ByteDance’s AI video tools spooking studios NBC’s sports dominance and Peacock’s strategy problem Xbox and the slow disappearance of the console era

    36 min

  7. 23 FEB

    AI, Community Media & The End of Mass Audiences | Media Guru David Lieberman | Next TMT Talks

    What happens when every company becomes a media company — and audiences stop behaving like audiences? In this episode of Next TMT Talks, hosts David Bloom and Daniel Frankel welcome media guru David Lieberman, media management professor at The New School and author of the upcoming book Citizens of Content, for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI, fragmented audiences, and creator communities are reshaping the media business. From the collapse of shared mass-media culture to the rise of community-driven engagement, this discussion explores why traditional media strategies no longer work — and what replaces them next. 📰 Subscribe to the newsletter: www.nexttmt.com 🔎 Topics Covered Why “every company is now a media company” AI’s impact on media careers and management The decline of mass audiences and water-cooler culture Community-driven media vs traditional fandom How younger audiences consume news via Instagram & creators FAST channels, local TV, and broadcast’s uncertain future Why engagement — not ROI — may be media’s new strategic asset Inside Citizens of Content and the future of audience relationships Next TMT Talks explores the intersection of media, technology, telecom, and entertainment economics — built for industry insiders, executives, and creators navigating a rapidly changing landscape. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

    44 min

  8. 11 FEB

    YouTube TV readies a $65 sports bundle, Netflix gets targeted by the Project 2025 guys, and Oracle gets over its hyperscaled skis

    Vertical dramas are no longer an experiment — they’re becoming a real business. In this episode of Next TMT Talks, hosts David Bloom and Daniel Frankel sit down with Dana Posyschak, a writer, director, producer, and founder of the LA Vertical Drama Market, to break down why short, vertical storytelling is exploding across Hollywood. From low-cost production to new monetization models, this conversation explores how vertical dramas are reshaping content creation, talent pipelines, and studio strategy — and why this moment feels like a gold rush. Topics covered: Why vertical dramas are gaining traction in Hollywood How this market differs from Quibi — and why it’s working Monetization models: subscriptions, coins, and in-app purchases SAG-AFTRA’s new contract for low-budget vertical productions How creators use verticals as a testing ground for IP Budget realities, crew sizes, and production economics The influence of Chinese vertical drama models vs. U.S. filmmaking What comes next for studios, apps, and independent creators Next TMT Talks delivers smart conversations at the intersection of media, technology, telecom, and entertainment economics. 👉 Subscribe for more industry analysis📰 Get the free newsletter at nexttmt.com 00:00 The Rise of Vertical Dramas 02:32 Monetization and Market Dynamics 05:01 Cultural Differences in Content Creation 07:54 The Evolution of Vertical Dramas 10:24 Production Insights and Budgeting 12:39 The Future of Vertical Dramas 15:02 Industry Reactions and Cultural Commentary 22:53 Global Expansion of Sports and Entertainment 25:48 Market Dynamics and Antitrust Issues 28:03 The Murdoch Media Empire 33:44 Disney's Strategic Moves in Gaming 39:23 Challenges in the Data Center Market 44:39 Skepticism Towards Elon Musk's Ambitions

    46 min
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Next TMT is the leading voice at the intersection of technology, media, and telecom, delivering sharp insights, executive interviews, and trend analysis on the forces reshaping the global media landscape. From streaming wars and FAST channels to AI in broadcasting, advertising innovation, broadband infrastructure, sports media, and telecom transformation, Next TMT keeps industry leaders ahead of the curve. Co-founded by media veterans Daniel Frankel and David Bloom, Next TMT combines decades of expertise with an eye on the future of content, distribution

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