Strictly Business

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Strictly Business

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.

  1. Leadership and a Few Laughs in a Moment of Crisis

    6 DAYS AGO

    Leadership and a Few Laughs in a Moment of Crisis

    Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Ravi Ahuja gives his first interview since taking the reins of the studio. The conversation was held Jan. 8 at Variety’s Entertainment Summit at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, as firestorms were raging across Los Angeles County. Later that day, NBCUniversal ad sales chief Mark Marshall and NBC Sports host Maria Taylor brought some levity with a freewheeling session previewing what Marshall calls “the greatest 730 days that any media company has ever had” given the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, NBA coverage and more on tap for 2025 and 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  2. Dice CEO Phil Hutcheon on a Decade of Fighting Dynamic Pricing in the Ticketing Industry and Why the Mid-Market Is Their 'Superpower'

    JAN 8

    Dice CEO Phil Hutcheon on a Decade of Fighting Dynamic Pricing in the Ticketing Industry and Why the Mid-Market Is Their 'Superpower'

    Phil Hutcheon, the CEO of London-based ticketing software company Dice, sat down with Strictly Business to reflect on 10 years of revolutionizing the ticketing industry. Dice's fan- and artist-forward mission takes a strong stance against scalping and dynamic pricing, which earned it a loyal following in the U.K. before expanding to the U.S. and Canada. Next stop: the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  3. Vim, Vigor and Verve: Talent Agency Partners Talk Industry Turmoil, Transitions and Surviving 15 Years in Hollywood

    12/18/2024

    Vim, Vigor and Verve: Talent Agency Partners Talk Industry Turmoil, Transitions and Surviving 15 Years in Hollywood

    Verve talent agency partners Liz Parker, Bryan Besser, Adam Levine and Adam Weinstein discuss the arc of the mid-sized firm's journey as its 15th anniversary approaches in 2025. The foursome address the end of packaging fees, the contraction in the creative community, finding IP in unexpected places and growth opportunities in animation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  4. I Defended Publishing the Sony Hack Emails 10 Years Ago. Now I Regret It.

    12/11/2024

    I Defended Publishing the Sony Hack Emails 10 Years Ago. Now I Regret It.

    Strictly Business co-host Andrew Wallenstein looks back on the rationale he laid out a decade ago as co-editor-in-chief of Variety for publishing the contents of the Sony hack and shares his misgivings about a difficult decision and why he made it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  5. Chappell Roan Collaborator Daniel Nigro on the Evolving Role of the Writer-Producer in Pop

    12/04/2024

    Chappell Roan Collaborator Daniel Nigro on the Evolving Role of the Writer-Producer in Pop

    Nominated for producer of the year at the Grammys, Daniel Nigro has become one of the top writer-producers in the pop thanks to his collaborations with Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo, who became superstars on his watch. He talks about why he thinks of himself more of a band member with these artists than a traditional producer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  6. John Landgraf Wrestles with the Entertainment Industry’s ‘Really Big Reckoning’

    11/20/2024

    John Landgraf Wrestles with the Entertainment Industry’s ‘Really Big Reckoning’

    John Landgraf, the respected chairman of FX, engages in a wide-ranging conversation about the precarious state of TV and film and the content industry in general. Coming off a banner year for FX, Landgraf explains how the edgy cable brand found a home within Disney and is navigating the transition from linear to streaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  7. Nebula Builds Streaming Platform with A24 Vibes

    11/13/2024

    Nebula Builds Streaming Platform with A24 Vibes

    CEO Dave Wiskus details the growth ambition of the four-year-old streamer that is home to the buzzy original series "Jet Lag" and backed by management company Standard with a minority stake held by Curiosity Stream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  8. Why Riot Games’ Entertainment Ambitions Stalled Beyond ‘Arcane’

    11/06/2024

    Why Riot Games’ Entertainment Ambitions Stalled Beyond ‘Arcane’

    With the long-awaited second season of the Emmy-winning Netflix series "Arcane" debuting Nov. 9, producers Riot Games may be better known for videogame phenomena like "League of Legends," but they've proven they can make great entertainment, too. But the company has struggled to expand further into scripted entertainment as inexperience has kept anything else from getting off the ground.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.

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  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
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