At NAB 2026, David Bloom sits down with Matt Smith, Chief Evangelist at Akta, to discuss how AI is reshaping broadcasting, streaming, and digital media workflows. From automating metadata tagging and improving monetization, to creating more efficient content production pipelines, this conversation explores how broadcasters, sports leagues, and media companies can do more with less. Topics include: AI-powered video workflows Smarter ad monetization through contextual tagging Vertical video & social media publishing Broadcasters adapting to streaming platforms Why AI must be built into the foundation—not added later The future of TV operations and content creation If you work in media, streaming, sports, or advertising, this is a must-watch conversation from NAB. 🎧 Subscribe for more executive interviews and insider analysis from the worlds of Tech, Media & Telecom. #NAB2026 #AI #Broadcasting #Streaming #MediaTech #SportsMedia #AdTech #NextTMT

Cable TV is fading fast — but what comes next? In this episode of Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down the massive shifts reshaping media, technology, and telecom.

We dive into the decline of traditional cable giants like Comcast and Charter, why the NFL has become the most valuable force in television, and whether entertainment programming still matters to broadcasters. Plus, Microsoft brings back the Xbox brand, AI data centers face major resistance, and OpenAI's Sora future remains uncertain.

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If you care about streaming, sports media, tech disruption, AI, cable TV, broadcast news, or the future of entertainment — this episode is for you.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast 00:48 The State of Cable Companies and Local Broadcast Journalism 03:15 Consolidation in Local Broadcasting and Its Implications 07:47 The NFL's Dominance in Broadcasting and Viewer Engagement 11:29 The Future of Entertainment Programming in Broadcasting 16:10 The Changing Landscape of Connectivity and Cable Companies 18:28 Cultural Preferences in Streaming Content 19:13 Discussion on the Michael Jackson Biopic 20:54 The Legacy of Michael Jackson 23:16 Evaluating Biopics and Criticism 25:06 The White House Correspondence Dinner Dynamics 28:07 Microsoft's Gaming Strategy Shift 30:35 Data Center Challenges and AI Compute 34:33 China's Energy Landscape and AI Competition 36:26 Innovations in Satellite Data Centers 37:38 Coyote vs. Acme: A Modern Take on Classic Characters

Live from NAB Las Vegas, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down the biggest trends shaping media, sports, streaming, and broadcast technology. This episode of Next TMT Talks covers: 🏀 Why Peacock is gaining momentum after the Super Bowl, Olympics and NBA 📈 What rising sports ratings mean for streaming economics 🌍 The incredible scale of the upcoming FIFA World Cup across North America 📡 How Verizon and global partners will power distribution to billions of viewers 📱 Why vertical video and mobile-first content are exploding 🤖 AI tools transforming production, search, metadata and workflows 🎥 What stood out most on the NAB show floor From sports rights to next-gen media infrastructure, this conversation explores where television is headed next. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations on streaming, telecom, advertising, AI and media strategy. 📩 Visit: www.nexttmt.com #NABShow #Streaming #Peacock #WorldCup #SportsMedia #AI #Broadcasting #NextTMT

This week on Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down the biggest stories shaping the media, streaming, and sports business.

From consumer confusion over streamer brands to the future of NFL media rights, Netflix's valuation, Amazon's sports strategy, and the growing AI arms race, this episode covers the forces reshaping television and entertainment.

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A must-watch conversation for executives in streaming, CTV, telecom, sports media, and ad tech.

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This week on Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down the biggest stories shaping the future of technology, media, and telecom.

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From sports rights and AI to streaming economics and Hollywood's future, this is a must-listen for executives across media, telecom, advertising, and technology.

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David Bloom and Daniel Frankel cover a packed week in tech, media, and telecom. Netflix raises prices again as consumers feel the squeeze. Taylor Sheridan delivers Paramount+'s biggest show ever with The Madison. YouTube's CEO blames parents for the platform's addictiveness. Amazon wants back in the phone business — and so does Donald Trump. Mark Zuckerberg quietly kills the metaverse. And Tristan Harris's new AI documentary has everyone asking hard questions about where this is all heading.

Next TMT Talks | Dean Devlin on Streaming, AI & Adapting TikTok for TV

Hollywood producer and Electric Now co-founder Dean Devlin sits down with Next TMT's Daniel Frankel to talk about the future of free ad-supported streaming, his journey from big-budget blockbusters (Independence Day, Godzilla) to independent television, and why he bet on a viral TikTok show to become Electric Now's first original scripted series.

Dean shares his honest take on AI in the entertainment industry, the ongoing challenge of domestic film production incentives, and what it really takes to make the economics of independent streaming work.

 The Poly Couple premieres April 16th exclusively on Electric Now.

David Bloom and Daniel Frankel break down a packed week in technology, media, and telecom. California AG Rob Bonta steps up as a watchdog on media consolidation while the FCC waves through massive station group buyouts. The new Disney CEO wants creativity powered by tech — but controversy is already brewing in TV. Nielsen gets called out, Formula One feels the ripple effects of the writers' strike, and California's boosted tax incentives are slowly luring production back to Hollywood. Plus: the U.S. Copyright Office's AI stance may be setting up a 45-year problem hiding in plain sight.

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Sports may be the most valuable content in media — but the streaming era is making it harder than ever for fans to find the games they want to watch.

In this episode of Next TMT Talks, hosts David Bloom and Daniel Frankel are joined by Jon Giegengack, founder of Hub Entertainment Research, to break down new research on how sports fans are navigating a fragmented media ecosystem.

The conversation explores why streaming services are both expanding sports access and simultaneously creating confusion for fans trying to find games across multiple platforms.

Hub's latest research surveys thousands of sports fans to track how their viewing habits are changing as leagues move more games to streaming platforms .

• Why 31% of sports fans have now cut the cord • Why sports fans are increasingly frustrated trying to find games across platforms • The growing role of YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram in sports discovery • Why documentaries like Drive to Survive are creating new sports fans • The rise of sports betting and fantasy sports as engagement drivers • How streaming platforms are changing sports rights economics • Why universal search across streaming services may be the next big TV feature • How younger fans consume sports through highlights and social media

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Media veteran Robert Rose joins Daniel Frankel to talk about 20+ years in the TV business — from syndicating American Latino to launching travel series Raw Travel. They get into what it actually takes to survive as an independent producer, why broadcast television is slowly killing itself through consolidation, and what happens when a few powerful people own everything.