The Entertainment Strategy Guy

The Entertainment Strategy Guy Substack analyzes the dynamics of the entertainment industry, focusing on the streaming wars, film and TV show performance, entertainment finance, industry strategic moves, and content analysis. It discusses trends, provides insights into consumer behavior, and evaluates the impact of business strategies on content popularity and platform success.

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Has Netflix Already “Won” The Streaming Wars?

0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
  1. The post discusses if Netflix is the winner in the streaming wars.
  2. The article poses this as a key question for 2024.
  3. To read the full post, you need to be a paid subscriber.

Over 140 of the Biggest TV Show Flops, Bombs and Misses for the Second Half of 2022

0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture TV shows Streaming Entertainment industry Celebrities Streaming platforms
  1. The post lists over 140 TV show flops, bombs, and misses for the second half of 2022.
  2. The analysis covers multiple streaming platforms, highlighting notable failures and disappointments.
  3. Shows from various networks like HBO Max, Disney+, Paramount+, Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+ are mentioned for their underperformance.

12 Charts For Nielsen's “Tops of 2022” Lists

0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture TV shows Streaming Movies Data Analysis Entertainment industry
  1. The top shows and films of 2022 reveal a dominance by Netflix in original content.
  2. Netflix has been increasing production of their own original content over the years, securing big hits like Stranger Things.
  3. Disney dominates the film charts with popular kids content, like Zootopia and Frozen, showing a trend towards family-friendly movies.
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Killers of Flower Moon Fails the “Quantumania Test”

0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
💼 Business Film Television Streaming Entertainment
  1. Actual numbers are crucial in determining what works in streaming content, not just vague data and reviews.
  2. Reviewers plan to conduct a series on successful and unsuccessful streaming content from 2023 to present trends and insights.
  3. Apple TV+ films, like 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' can't be considered successful by the 'Quantumania Test' if they fail to attract viewers despite high production costs.

Percy Jackson and Dr. Death are Hits, But We Might Have One of the Biggest Streaming Misses of All Time

0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture TV shows Streaming Entertainment Movies Streaming platforms
  1. Christmas time is an important period for streaming platforms to attract new viewers.
  2. Disney's 'Percy Jackson' is a big hit on Disney+, showing strong viewership numbers and audience interest.
  3. Peacock's 'Dr. Death' may not have as high viewership as 'Percy Jackson,' but it's still a win for the platform, especially with its NFL streaming success.

Four Big TV Shows End Their Runs, Plus Avatar: The Way of Water Opens Big

0 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Movies TV shows Streaming Entertainment industry Pop culture
  1. The Streaming Ratings Report covers popular streaming TV shows and movies from 29th May to 11th June 2023.
  2. The success of theatrical releases like 'Avatar: The Way of Water' on streaming platforms shows the impact of cinema releases on viewership.
  3. Several major TV series, including 'Succession' and 'Ted Lasso,' ended their runs in May 2023.

Did Netflix Just Make Their Best Strategic Move in the Last Five Years?

0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
💼 Business Entertainment Streaming Strategy Competition Earnings
  1. Netflix made a strategic move by acquiring WWE rights, addressing growth limitations by expanding into live content.
  2. The deal with WWE signals Netflix as a potential bidder for other sports rights, which may affect the future of sports media rights.
  3. Despite past skepticism, Netflix's strong performance in 2023 suggests the need for a rethink of their competitive position.

My Biggest Strategy Recommendation. For Everyone. (That Will Never Happen)

0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
💼 Business Productivity Communication Workflow Deep Work
  1. Regularly checking emails and messages can disrupt deep work and productivity.
  2. Companies should consider transitioning to project planning based workflows to enhance productivity and reduce distractions.
  3. Moving away from email and instant messaging systems may lead to more meaningful and focused work, despite potential challenges in implementation.

Why the UK’s Decision to Block the Microsoft-Activision Acquisition Could Hamper Future Entertainment Industry Mergers

0 implied HN points • 04 May 23
💼 Business Mergers & Acquisitions Entertainment industry
  1. The UK's decision to block the Microsoft-Activision merger could impact future entertainment industry mergers.
  2. There is a bipartisan push for stronger antitrust laws to prevent monopolies and improve competition in all industries.
  3. Antitrust considerations are becoming crucial in evaluating potential mega-mergers in the entertainment business.

Theaters Are (Still) Dying, But Theme Parks Aren’t

0 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23
  1. Theaters are facing challenges and decline, while theme parks are thriving.
  2. China has lifted its Marvel movie ban, but it may not be a reliable source of revenue for studios in the future.
  3. There is a trend of more films opting for traditional theatrical releases over streaming-only options.

Foreign Failures Part V

0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
  1. Foreign-language streaming titles have underperformed and it matters for strategy
  2. Netflix releases notable foreign-language films and TV shows, but many fail to be hits
  3. Netflix struggles to make global hits with foreign language content; English-language shows still dominate