Next TMT's David Bloom talks with Tony Huidor of Cineverse about the launch of Matchpoint 3.0, CineSearch, and how AI is transforming streaming. From conversational analytics to FAST growth in Europe, this episode explores how Cineverse is reshaping search, discovery, personalization, and global content strategies at IBC 2025.

00:00 Exploring Amsterdam and Personal Experiences

01:03 Cineverse and Matchpoint 3.0 Launch

03:35 Conversational Analytics and AI Innovations

06:15 Data Integrity and the Importance of Clean Data

09:19 CineCore and Search Optimization

12:10 Opportunities in European Markets

14:57 Final Thoughts and Conference Details

In this conversation, Next TMT's David Bloom sits down with Matt Smith, Chief Evangelist at Akta, to explore how an AI-first platform built on Google Gemini is transforming everything from live clipping and captions to FAST channel creation and global distribution.

📺 Whether you're in broadcasting, streaming, or content operations, this interview reveals how automation + human oversight is creating a new standard for speed, scale, and creativity in media workflows.

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00:00 AI's Impact on Video Workflows

00:48 Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings

06:19 International Opportunities and Market Expansion

12:15 Future of AI in Media and Conclusion

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Next TMT's David Bloom and Daniel Frankel join Bevin Fletcher of StreamTV Insider for an IBC 2025 preview. They break down the big themes in Amsterdam — from AI in media and FAST growth in Europe to sports streaming, Netflix, YouTube, and global broadcasting trends. Get insider insights before the show kicks off.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:11 IBC 2025: Anticipations and Trends

02:43 Exploring the Free Streaming Market in Europe

05:38 AI Innovations in Sports Streaming

08:12 YouTube's Dominance and Competitive Landscape

10:47 The Role of Metrics in International Markets

13:48 Technological Modernization in Broadcasting

16:25 Cultural Dynamics and Food Experiences at IBC

19:16 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects

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Also in our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom, we ponder the increasingly apparent veracity of 'The Sarandos Rule' for theatrical distribution

David Bloom and Daniel Frankel dive into the week's biggest tech, media & telecom news on Next TMT Talks:

We also preview our coverage of the IBC Conference in Amsterdam and upcoming SCTE events.

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00:00 The $23 Billion Spectrum Deal

02:32 Implications for the Wireless Industry

05:00 The Future of EchoStar

07:56 FCC's Role in Media Disputes

10:33 Tributes and Changes in Sports Broadcasting

18:09 The Journey of Underdogs in Sports Media

21:05 The Changing Landscape of Sports Commentary

21:59 The Impact of AI on Employment

22:55 Cultural Phenomena in Film and Animation

25:43 The Rise of K-Pop and Its Global Influence

28:02 The Future of Streaming and Theatrical Releases

29:17 The Evolution of Media and Print

31:44 Reflections on Sports and Entertainment

Also in our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom, we look at the coming data center glut, the Duffer Bros.' big Netflix ankling, and the 'Galactica'-like vibes given off by Hulu's 'Alien: Earth'This week on Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel dive deep into the wild world of streaming wars, sports rights, AI hype, and Hollywood shakeups. From Paramount + Skydance's $7.7B UFC rights deal to the Duffer Brothers leaving Netflix for Paramount, it's a blockbuster week in media. We also cover the NBA's new streaming era with Amazon, Peacock, and ESPN, the rise of churn season in NFL streaming, the surprising golf boom post-pandemic, and how data centers, AI, and Sam Altman's trillion-dollar ambitions could reshape tech. Plus: Alien: Earth, War of the Worlds on Amazon, and IBC 2025 in Amsterdam.If you care about the future of streaming, Hollywood, sports, and AI, this episode is for you.Chapters: 00:00 Churn Season: The New Norm in Streaming02:41 The Rise of Sports Streaming and Its Impact05:03 Golf's Resurgence: A Pandemic Phenomenon07:54 UFC's $7.7 Billion Deal: Changing the Game10:27 Paramount's Big Moves: Duffer Brothers and Stock Surge13:15 Alien Earth: A New Chapter in Sci-Fi16:04 War of the Worlds: A Modern Take on a Classic18:30 The Evolution of Storytelling in Film and TV22:54 The Unexpected Success of a Low-Budget Film28:35 IBC Conference and Media Partnerships31:09 Data Center Investments and AI Challenges37:10 Political Campaigns and AI's Role40:22 The Evolution of Streaming Bundles

Get ready for a jam-packed Next TMT episode with David Bloom and Daniel Frankel as they break down the week's biggest media, technology, and telecom news. From Paramount + Skydance's new era under David Ellison, to Warner Bros. Discovery's shrinking cable empire, to Roku's latest moves—we cover it all.

We dive into: 📉 The Trade Desk's rough quarter and what it means for the ad market 🎬 Paramount's streaming shake-up & why Cindy Holland could be a game-changer 📰 News Corp's LA expansion and what's wrong with the LA Times 📺 Fox One's launch—will anyone pay $20 for this? 🏈 Big Ten football scheduling chaos for West Coast fans 📡 The future of CNN, TNT, and cable TV in a streaming-first world 🤖 The AI wars: GPT-5 vs Claude and the rise of smarter, sassier chatbots 🎥 The chilling yet heartwarming Penguin Lessons film review 🔥 South Park's savage political satire and why it's making headlines again

If you want sharp analysis, insider stories, and unfiltered takes on streaming, sports rights, cable consolidation, and the AI arms race—this is your Sunday must-listen.

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00:00 Introduction to Current Media Landscape

00:48 The Trade Desk's Rough Quarter and Paramount's Future

06:34 Streaming Wars: The Role of Sports and Content

11:37 The Changing Dynamics of News Media

15:37 Broadcast Station Consolidation and IndustryChallenges

20:56 Exploring John Malone's Influence

26:07 The Rise of AI and LLMs

31:59 Cultural Commentary through Media

35:51 The Penguin Lessons: A Reflection on History

38:54 The Business of Streaming and Technology

In this episode of Next TMT, host David Bloom talks with Jason Cohen, CEO & Co-Founder of MyBundle, the platform helping consumers, broadband providers, and streaming services navigate the chaotic world of content options. With partnerships spanning over 320+ broadband providers, MyBundle acts as a "Switzerland" in the TV and streaming wars — bundling services, leveraging AI for personalized recommendations, and offering innovative streaming credits to reduce churn.Jason explains how MyBundle:Aggregates streaming services for smaller ISPs and broadband companiesUses AI to recommend and bundle shows across platformsHelps consumers save money while finding the content they loveCreates "stickier" relationships between customers and providersPrepares for the explosion of ad-supported streaming optionsIf you're interested in streaming industry strategy, broadband innovation, and the future of TV bundling, this is a must-watch conversation.📌 Subscribe to https://www.nexttmt.com for more insider discussions on technology, media & telecom trends.#Streaming #Broadband #MyBundle #TVBundles #NextTMT #AIRecommendations #CordCutting #AdSupportedStreaming #Telecom #MediaTrends #ContentDiscovery #OTTChapters:00:00 Navigating the Broadband Landscape02:28 The Evolution of Streaming Services05:08 The Role of AI in Content Discovery07:52 Enhancing Consumer Engagement10:51 Bundling Strategies for Streaming Services13:34 The Future of TV Operating Systems16:16 Wholesale Pricing and Distribution Models

This week on Next TMT Talks, David Bloom and Daniel Frankel dive into the wild world of media, tech, telecom, sports, and AI. From Roku's surprising earnings to EchoStar's struggles, and from Brendan Carr's FCC power plays to Amazon's stake in AI content creator Showrunner — we cover it all. We break down Comcast's broadband results, Warner Bros. Discovery's rebranding, and the end of HBO's And Just Like That. We also tackle Tristan Harris' warning about AI's self-preservation instincts, Meta's $72B AI push, and ESPN's game-changing NFL deal. Plus, sports talk from Banana Ball to NFL RedZone, Joe Burrow's fashion game, and the demise of Dish's satellite era.

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🎯 Keywords: Roku earnings, EchoStar collapse, FCC Brendan Carr, Amazon Showrunner, AI in media, Meta AI investment, Comcast broadband, Warner Bros. Discovery split, ESPN NFL deal, NFL RedZone streaming, Dish Network decline, pay-TV future, sports media rights, Banana Ball, AI dangers, Tristan Harris Bill Maher, media & telecom news, Next TMT Talks.

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00:00 Introduction to Current Media Landscape

01:52 Brendan Carr and FCC's Influence

03:33 Roku's Market Position and Challenges

06:26 Wall Street Reactions and Earnings Reports

09:04 AI's Impact on Society and Media

20:39 Warner Brothers Discovery's Reorganization

22:15 The Cycle of Corporate Restructuring

23:32 Cultural Reflections in Television

25:48 The Evolution of 'Sex and the City'

27:09 NFL and College Football Dynamics

30:53 ESPN's Strategic Moves in NFL Media

38:16 Challenges Facing EchoStar and Dish Network

38:59 Death of Linear TV

Also in our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom, we get jacked up for Vince Gilligan's 'miserable'-sounding 'Pluribus'

🔥 AI Trump, South Park's Savage Comeback & The Future of Cable TV | Next TMT Talks 🔥

Get ready for a no-holds-barred dive into the wildest week in media, tech, sports, and streaming. David Bloom and Daniel Frankel of Next TMT dissect:

🎬 The $1.5B South Park megadeal with Paramount and its savage "Sermon on the 'Mount" takedown of AI Trump 📺 The death of linear TV: Is Colbert the canary in the coal mine? 📉 Charter's 18% stock nosedive despite bundling Disney+, Max, Peacock, and more 🏈 College football chaos, NIL regulation, and Trump's "Save Sports" executive order 👩‍🦰 Rise of women's sports: Can Swerve Sports disrupt the WNBA and ESPN? 📡 Why over-the-air TV is still dominating in parts of the world 🎤 Ozzy, Hulk Hogan, and how Gawker's demise reshaped media forever

If you like your media talk unfiltered, hilarious, and brutally smart, this one's for you.

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Charter Buys Cox? Netflix, AI & Sports Shakeups | Next TMT Talks with David Bloom & Daniel Frankel

🚨 In this jam-packed midsummer edition of Next TMT Talks, co-founders David Bloom and Daniel Frankel unpack a tidal wave of TMT headlines—from Charter's $34.5B acquisition of Cox Communications (and why they'll oddly rebrand as "Cox"), to Netflix's quiet revolution in generative AI production, Roblox content deals, and leveraging YouTube Shorts creators like Miss Rachel and MrBeast.

💡 Topics include:

🌎 From Idlewild cabins to Hollywood boardrooms, David & Dan take you through the corners mainstream media won't turn.

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