Tag: David Zaslav

Skip breaks down Warner Bros. Discovery’s loss of NBA media rights and CEO David Zaslav’s attempt to spin it as a strategic win. While Zaslav has successfully cut costs and improved WBD’s financial standing, the company underestimated NBCUniversal’s aggressive bid…

Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming unit posted a $409 million quarterly profit, a sharp turnaround from last year, while total subscribers hit 116.9 million—including HBO cable users. Meanwhile, linear networks saw a 5% revenue drop, with ad revenue plunging 17%. Despite…

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has appointed Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi Technologies and a former Twitter executive, and Joey Levin, CEO of IAC, to its board of directors, expanding the board to 13 members. Noto joined on January 8, and…

Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring into two units: Global Linear Networks and Streaming & Studios. The move aims to unlock shareholder value but faces criticism for dismantling key synergies that power Max and global growth according to Skip.

This week’s From the Archives explores HBO’s streaming journey, marked by tech pivots, rebrands, and ownership shifts, culminating in the 2023 rebranding as MAX. Starting with HBO Go and HBO Now, HBO faced challenges like reliance on competitor tech and…

Kirby chops it up with The Streaming Madman, exploring his picks for the worst mergers of all time and examining the turbulent world of media consolidations. Kicking off with the rumored Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount merger, ultimately abandoned by…

Business Insider explores how David Zaslav of Warner Bros. Discovery pursued a merger with Paramount throughout 2024 but never made a formal cash offer, a key condition for Paramount's Shari Redstone. With no proposal from WBD, Paramount opted for a…

Disney is exploring more bundling deals after positive results from its Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle, which launched in the U.S. for $16.99 a month. Nami Patel, Disney’s SVP of strategy, noted the bundle has reduced subscriber churn and increased…

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav expects Max to gain over 6 million subscribers this quarter, driven by a new bundle with Disney+ and Hulu, along with international expansion. He discussed the company’s focus on key franchises like DC and…

Variety looks into Warner Bros. Discovery's myriad of challenges including legal battles, ad sales conflicts, and declining morale at CNN, while struggling to maintain relationships with key stakeholders like advertisers and sports leagues. WBD's financial health, impacted by a $9.1…