MediaTalk

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S&P Global Market Intelligence analysts and reporters take a deep dive into issues facing the evolving media landscape. Tune in for interviews with industry insiders and analysts as well as brief outlooks for the TMT sector. If you are interested in learning more about TMT/SPGMI offerings, please visit https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/campaigns/tmt

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Moviegoers flock back to blockbusters as summer box office booms

The 2022 box office results are outstripping most expectations despite the permanent changes to the business brought on by the pandemic. In this episode of "MediaTalk," S&P Global Market Intelligence reporter Joseph Williams talks to Kagan box office analyst Wade Holden and Box Office Pro chief analyst Shawn Robbins about the films that are driving consumers back to theaters, even as exhibitors face shorter exclusive theatrical windows and increased competition from streaming services.

Jul 13, 2022•36 min

MediaTalk - Outlining the state of diversity and inclusion in crypto

S&P Global Market Intelligence reporter David DiMolfetta spoke to 451 Research analyst Jordan McKee and Cleve Mesidor, a policy adviser with The Blockchain Association, about who is using cryptocurrencies today and how they might use them in the future. Investing in cryptocurrencies can offer equal opportunities to groups of people who historically have experienced discrimination in their efforts to access legacy banking systems. Banks and regulators must launch more digital asset outreach a...

Jun 29, 2022•33 min

MediaTalk - PointsBet ready to up the sports betting ante

Over the past 4 years, sports betting has gone from being a somewhat taboo, offshore business to now becoming "a mainstream entertainment platform," PointsBet USA CEO Johnny Aitken said on the latest episode of "MediaTalk," a podcast by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The nascent industry's rise and the host of sportsbook operators chasing the action are leading to increased levels of engagement and viewing with sports telecasts.

May 12, 2022•37 min

MediaTalk - Emerging trends in the video game industry

In this episode of S&P Global Market Intelligence's "MediaTalk" podcast, Kagan analyst Neil Barbour delves into the various trends that the video game industry is increasingly eyeing in efforts to establish new revenue streams. This includes a rash of M&A activity, the metaverse and the use of NFTs and cryptocurrency for in-game transactions.

May 11, 2022•30 min

Episode 22 - Privacy Concerns Grow As Lawmakers Stall On Federal Bill

While state privacy laws in California, Virginia and Colorado have helped lay the groundwork for a national privacy standard, there is still work to be done on figuring out exactly what an omnibus privacy bill should look like. In this episode of MediaTalk, we talk with two experts -- Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO at the Center for Democracy and Technology, and Sheryl Kingstone, head of customer experience and commerce at 451 Research -- who provide insights on privacy legislation in...

Aug 04, 2021•31 min

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