This Week in Startups $DIS earnings, Disney vs Netflix & streaming strategies with Lon Harris + Ephemeral Tattoos | E1532
Aug 12, 2022
Lon Harris, podcast host of Binge Boys, dives into the shifting dynamics of the streaming world, discussing how Disney surpassed Netflix in subscribers and what that means for content creation. He critiques sensational media coverage, particularly around political figures like Trump, raising alarms about quality journalism's decline. Later, Jeff Liu, CEO of Ephemeral, shares insights into the emerging trend of temporary tattoos, exploring their societal impact and the unique processes behind this innovative art form.
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Auteur-Driven Films
- Modern filmmaking often overthinks stories and tries to appease too many demographics.
- Audiences crave authentic auteur-driven films with a clear point of view, like older Spielberg movies.
Streaming and Risk-Taking
- Streaming services allow for more diverse content and risk-taking due to lower audience commitment.
- Viewers have already paid, making them more open to trying different genres and styles.
Disney's Blowout Quarter
- Disney's Q3 2023 earnings revealed strong revenue growth, driven by streaming and parks.
- Despite investing heavily in content, streaming platforms showed significant subscriber increases.
