Breaking Down the Biz

Breaking Down the Biz

By Seth Schachner | StratAmericasBusiness
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Breaking Down the Biz episodes

  • States Threaten To Block WB-Paramount Merger

    Paramount's proposed 79 billion-dollar merger with Warner Bros may be challenged in court by several states, including New York and California. Host Seth Schachner breaks down the regulatory battles and the merger's potential impacts that frame this upcoming legal affair.

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    10 min
  • Robert Morton on Letterman, Colbert, & The Future Of Late Night

    Television producer legend Robert Morton joins the show to discuss the evolution of late-night comedy. He and host Seth Schachner discuss the business side of comedy and how comedy legends adapted to changing landscapes and what it means for the future of entertainment.

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    49 min
  • Backrooms' Big Box Office Weekend & Universal Music Update

    The latest blockbuster success of Backrooms, a YouTube-origin story that grossed over $80 million, signals a new era where non-traditional star power can rule the box office. Seth Schachner breaks down the impact it will have on the broader industry, as well as Universal Music Group's rejection of Bill Ackman's takeover bid.

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    6 min
  • How Stingray is Changing The In-Car Entertainment Game, with Jim Riley

    Jim Riley, President of Stingray USA, discusses the company's evolution from cable channels to a global leader in media, music, and technology. He and Seth Schachner Cover Stingray's innovative automotive entertainment solutions, licensing strategies, and the impact of AI and rights management in the industry.

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    28 min
  • Music Platforms' New Huge AI Integration

    On this episode of Breaking Down the Biz, Seth covers major recent developments in the music industry, including Universal Music Group's strategic moves with AI, TikTok partnerships, and collaborations with Live Nation, highlighting industry trends and future directions.



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    7 min
  • Finding the Future of Broadway: Andy Sandberg On the Economics of Theater

    Andy Sandberg, Tony Award-winning producer and director joins Breaking Down the Biz to discuss how the financial realities of Broadway have led to strategies and innovative practices are shaping the future of theater. He and host Seth Schachner discuss the internal dynamics that drive success, offer insights into investment, production, and the economic forces transforming the industry. They also discuss Andy's involvement with the Hermitage Artist Retreat, where he helps to guide the next generation of theater creatives.

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    33 min
  • How Late Night Comedy Is Changing, with Tabitha Lipkin

    Longtime media strategist and former NBC anchor, Tabitha Lipkin discusses the shift in content approach from legacy media has affected late night. She and host Seth Schachner reveal how legendary hosts like Stephen Colbert and Conan O'Brien are transforming their careers by shifting from big studios to independent, creator-driven models. The industry is in flux, and the way content is created, monetized, and distributed is evolving faster than most realize.

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    10 min
  • Broadway's Impending Crisis: Jason Eisner On the Business of Musical Theatre

    Broadway producer Jason Eisner joins the podcast to explore the surprising forces driving the future of theater, from social media's explosive power to immersive experiences and global audiences. He and Seth discuss how the industry balances a historic golden age with financial risks, and how they turn innovative storytelling into success. They touch on how social media transforms ticket sales, streaming broadens theater's reach, and why the star-power model evolves.

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    43 min
  • Oasis, Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia', and Instagram | Breaking Down the Biz

    On this episode of Breaking Down the Biz, Seth Schachner covers recent developments surrounding the new Oasis documentary, Greta Gerwig's upcoming Narnia film and it's theatrical release strategy, and Instagram's crackdown on fake accounts.

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    6 min
  • Do We Have A 4th Major Label? Inside the BMG/Concord Merger with Tom Truitt

    On this weekly update, we learn how the recent BMG and Concord merger positions itself as the unlikely fourth music major and what that means for competition, artists, and the ownership of the legendary catalogs of great artists past.

    Seth Schachner and Nashville-based consultant Tom Truitt break down the implications of this consolidation. They cover the core differences between catalog and publishing giants, Nashville’s surprising role in global industry shakeups, and how private equity is fueling a fierce war for ownership of music assets.

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    11 min

About Breaking Down the Biz

From the publisher's feed

On Breaking Down the Biz, we simplify the big stuff in the business of music , entertainment, and technology. Industry insider Seth Schachner (ex Sony Music, Microsoft, AOL, Universal Music) brings you a bite-sized, insider’s guide to how the industry really works.