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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.
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Xbox Game Studios Chief Matt Booty on Showcase Success, Game Pass Strategy, More ‘Fallout’ and Studio Closures
Fresh off the Xbox Games Showcase during June’s Summer Game Fest season, Xbox president of gaming content and studios Matt Booty discusses upcoming titles, doubling down on subscription gaming, the surge of interest in “Fallout” and the difficulty of shutting down studios like Tango Gameworks.
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Howdy Partner: How Nonprofit Rideback Rise Aims to Nurture Creators of Color
Diana Mogollón, CEO of Rideback Rise, explains how the nonprofit venture launched by producer Dan Lin is designed to support mid-career creators from underrepresented backgrounds with the lofty goal of driving cultural change through inclusive storytelling. The organization offers annual fellowships, creative support and networking opportunities at its ranch-themed facility, built in what was an abandoned post office in Los Angeles’ vibrant Historic Filipinotown neighborhood.
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Independent Investor Finds Opportunity in the Entertainment Industry’s Tumultuous Transition
Sherrese Clarke Soares, founder and CEO of Newark, N.J.-based investment firm HarbourView Equity, explains why she’s motivated to invest in media at a time when the industry’s largest companies are struggling mightily with the transition to streaming. Clarke Soares explains why she sees a right-sizing of the business underway as well as a dawning appreciation for the value of engagement versus mass appeal in entertainment.
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Radical Advice for Media Companies in Desperate Need of Reinvention
Accenture consultant John Peters specializes in tough love for media companies: his new "Thrive Index" lays out 50 strategic options for executives in need of bold solutions to survive tumultuous times. He applies his innovative principles to the current predicaments facing businesses including Paramount, Disney and more.
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Samsung TV Plus Builds a New Kind of TV Bundle
Takashi Nakano, senior director of content for Samsung TV Plus, explains why the South Korean electronics giant embraced the fast-growing arena of FAST channel distribution. Samsung is building a new kind form of a cable bundle that is available directly through the operating system of its more than 600 million connected TV sets sold in 24 countries.
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Roblox Global Brand Partnerships VP Stephanie Latham Talks Engagement, IP Hubs, Catering to Younger Demographics & More
Roblox isn't just a game you watch your kids play on your computer or console, but a platform in and of itself for tons of interactive experiences, many of which are created by users themselves. With Hollywood relying on Roblox heavily to promote films, series and other media experiences, global brand partnerships VP Stephanie Latham stopped by to discuss how these deals come together and how Roblox works to strike a balance between its user-created content and experiences developed for all sorts of different brands.
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