Ross Benes
Senior analyst covering TV and streaming for eMarketer, offering expertise on media industry deals and the strategic value of Warner Bros Discovery assets.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 22min
Why Warner Bros. Discovery Chose Paramount Over Netflix—and How It Impacts the Streaming Universe | Behind the Numbers
Marisa Jones, an analyst who breaks down media deals and regulatory stakes, and Ross Benes, a streaming industry analyst tracking mergers and market shifts, unpack Warner Bros. Discovery’s choice of Paramount over Netflix. They discuss cash versus regulatory risk, theater commitments, merger timelines, debt and cultural risks, subscriber overlap and potential streaming consolidation, and what this means for marketers.
Mar 6, 2026 • 27min
What Will Spotify Do About AI Slop? Will Podcasts Catch On in Living Rooms? And More — The 3 Big Questions for Spotify | Behind the Numbers
Daniel Konstantinovic, senior editor who covers advertising and platform strategy, and Ross Benes, senior analyst focused on streaming and ad trends. They tackle Spotify’s AI-generated music problem. They dig into whether ads can match subscriptions. They debate if podcasts will become big-screen living room entertainment and Spotify’s video, audiobook, and pricing moves.
