Can cinemas survive the doomscroll?
May 01, 2026•27 min
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Episode description
Cinemas have had a rough fight for audiences ever since television arrived in our homes. The competition is now tougher than ever - streaming services, all kinds of online content available for free, and a culture hooked on short, endlessly scrollable clips. What is cinema’s role in this new entertainment economy - and can it still thrive?
Presenter:
- Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times
Guests:
- Suzie Welch, Managing Director UKI & Group Chief People Officer at ODEON Cinemas Group
Producer: Hope Federico
Executive Producer: Miriam Hall
Photo credit: Getty
Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com
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