The Outlook for European Football Media Rights
The business model of European football has seen profound changes because of the pandemic and its aftermath, revolutionary changes in the media, and the influence of private equity. New financing sources, new ways of handling media rights, and new business opportunities for clubs and leagues are three major and interrelated ways the business of football […]
Data Privacy Legislation and Digital Advertising
Global regulation around data privacy has the potential to completely reshape the advertising landscape. GLG spoke with Peter Kosmala, Former Vice President of Platform at Dataxu, to unpack some of the latest legislation in California and Europe, and what it means for the industry. Below are a few select excerpts from our broader discussion. How […]
After the Big Tech Senate Hearing, Is Section 230 Likely to Change?
Twitter, Facebook, and Google CEOs testified before the Senate Commerce Committee in late October — the latest in a bipartisan effort to moderate online content without violating the First Amendment. But the hearing was nothing if not political. Twitter came under fire for policing content from President Trump more aggressively than other world leaders, and […]
A Streaming Wars Update
Streaming video is a dynamic and fast-changing growth area for many media giants. To find out about the latest developments and trends in this space, GLG sat down with Matthew L. Ball, currently a Managing Partner of venture-capital fund operator Epyllion Industries, and formerly Head of Strategy at Amazon Studios. Following are a few select […]
Will the Government Take Further Action Against Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google?
Congress called the leaders of the four biggest tech companies — Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google — to testify on July 29 about their practices around competition. To understand the arguments made during the hearing, and if any will lead to further action, GLG on July 30 spoke with Peter Gray, a former trial attorney […]
Facebook and Instagram Advertising: A Look at the Current Market
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many sectors of the economy – tourism and brick-and-mortar retailers in particular – have suffered, while several businesses have boomed. To find out how Facebook, Instagram, and the users of those advertising platforms have fared during this period, GLG talked to Brian Meert, CEO of the Los Angeles, […]
Sports Television after COVID-19
With virtually all professional and amateur sporting events canceled due to COVID-19 shutdowns, it’s no wonder that a business based exclusively on those activities – sports television – is suffering. To understand the extent of the damage, and when and how the sports television business may return to more normal conditions, GLG spoke with Troy […]
The Gaming Industry in the Wake of COVID-19
Perhaps no sector of the economy has been hit harder by COVID-19 restrictions and the economy’s shutdown than the casino and gaming industry. Now at a virtual standstill, the industry will likely change in many ways once the economy restarts. To find out what form these changes might take, GLG spoke with Tim Merrill, President […]
The COVID-19 Pandemic Will Accelerate the Evolution of the Video Games Industry
With stay-at-home orders in effect for most of the U.S. population, people are seeking ways to pass the time. Many have turned to video games, which, according to Verizon, saw an astounding 75% boost in usage in March. This is the fifth time I’ve been through a meaningful recession or market crash. Typically, everyone sits […]
COVID-19’s Impact on Facebook and Social Media Advertising
The fast-changing developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic seem ideally suited for social media’s unparalleled ability to offer mass instantaneous communication. For insights into how the pandemic is affecting the social media business, GLG recently talked with the current CEO of a major digital advertising firm, who wishes to remain anonymous. Edited comments follow. Given that […]
The Box Office Reaction to COVID-19
As many communities ban large public gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a cross-section of businesses may suffer. One of those is the motion picture business. In our March 13 teleconference, GLG’s James Passeri spoke with David Ownby, formerly an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Regal Entertainment Group, for his views […]
Decisions in the Writer’s Room
Academy Award® winning screenwriter and creator of ABC’s When We Rise Dustin Lance Black explains his writing process, his advice to screenwriters, and the art of crafting stories with “specificity that makes the unusual universal.” He is interviewed by Richard Socarides, GLG’s Head of Public Affairs. “If you want to tell a story that draws emotion […]