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"The Diplomat" creator wants to demystify the work of diplomacy

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Oct 29, 2024
"Somebody recently put it as not realistic, but authentic," said Debora Cahn, creator of "The Diplomat." "And I think that's the right way to describe the goal."
Debora Cahn, speaking in New York in October, 2024.
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Musician Dessa on balancing the needs of body, art and business

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson
Oct 8, 2024
The singer, songwriter and author discusses creativity and the "double bottom line" that rewards artists but makes them vulnerable.
Dessa in performance. "There is a constant tension that becomes more pronounced the longer you stay in the game," she said. "Like, what’s good for the art versus what’s good for the artist."
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The RSN is dying. What's next for sports broadcasting?

by Devlin Epding
Sep 9, 2024
A new deal between Comcast and Diamond Sports Group isn’t enough to keep teams from pursuing new streaming alternatives.
Baseball broadcast booths have been in limbo with ongoing broadcast disputes with RSNs.
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A new boon for the music biz: buying up old song catalogs

by Kimberly Adams and Sofia Terenzio
Sep 2, 2024
Digital media has provided lucrative new ways to exploit music copyrights, as Ashley Carman of Bloomberg explains.
Music streaming has made catalog acquisitions more lucrative for publishers, says Ashley Carman at Bloomberg.
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Disney reports its first streaming profit

by Savannah Peters
Aug 7, 2024
Any profit is a milestone in an industry where it'been elusive for nearly all players.
Disney said its flagship Disney+, combined with ESPN+ and Hulu, brought in a combined $47 million in third-quarter profits. 
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Paramount hopes merger with Skydance will bolster its streaming operations

by Elizabeth Trovall
Jul 8, 2024
The challenge for streaming companies is not just getting subscribers, but also keeping them.
What can Skydance do to make Paramount a competitor in the age of heavyweight streaming services like Netflix?
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Hollywood is cracking down on piracy (again)

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Jul 3, 2024
As pressure mounts on streaming services to make money, the industry is getting more aggressive about the global problem.
Charles Rivkin, chairman of the Motion Picture Association, making a presentation. The industry group is renewing its legislative efforts on Capitol Hill, says New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes.
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Glitz, glamor and economics at this year's upfronts

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom
May 17, 2024
Media companies are leaning more into digital assets like streaming as advertisers continue to shy away from investing in broadcast television.
Media companies often try to woo advertisers during their upfronts, such as this year's Amazon Prime Video announcement of a "Legally Blonde" prequel series.
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Some baseball fans can no longer catch the game on their cable provider

by Stephanie Hughes
May 2, 2024
Comcast was unable to reach a deal this week on carriage with the owner of 18 regional sports networks.
If you’re a Comcast subscriber, you may need to turn on the radio or head to your local sports bar to tune in to MLB games.
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Bidding war for rights to air NBA’s 2025 season is officially on

by Savannah Peters
Apr 24, 2024
Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ and Netflix want to expand their live sports offerings. The deal can be worth tens of billions of dollars.
Legacy media companies will compete with streamers like Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ and Netflix, who are eager to expand their live sports offerings.
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