How has Covid impacted MGM’s business? Chris Ottinger discusses how they have pivoted their approach in response to global cinema closures and their PVOD strategy.

Chris talks with our COO Jonathan Nickell on a wide range of topics currently impacting the entertainment industry. These include the rise of AVOD, international SVOD markets, Amazon and MGM’s third party licensing approach.

Chris Ottinger is the President of Worldwide Television Distribution & Acquisitions at MGM. He leads the global distribution strategy and operations for MGM’s exceptional portfolio of television series, feature films and formats on a worldwide basis including managing MGM’s over-the-air broadcast networks, branded film channels and on-demand services.

Here is a breakdown of the topics discussed in this episode:

- [4.00] How has COVID-19 impacted MGM’s film and television business? What has your strategy been for PVOD?

- [9.35] After the pandemic, will MGM continue with PVOD?

- [12.54] Have MGM tested different pricing for PVOD and has there been any price sensitivity?

- [14.08] What do you think MGM’s major growth markets will be?

- [18.37] MGM have recently launched in Africa, has that been successful?

- [20.40] In markets where MGM’s own products might struggle to surface, do you have a different strategy for those territories?

- [22.40] Does MGM see AVOD as a high growth area?

- [27.02] What upcoming shows or movies are you excited about?

- [31.30] The latest Bond film, 'No Time to Die'

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