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Strictly Business

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.

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Andy Cohen
Television host and producer, Real Housewives franchise expert
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Episode: Daily Variety -- How NBC Created the Broadcast Network Paradigm and Other Firsts; Andy Cohen Reflects on 20 Years of 'Real Housewives'
Jane Turton
CEO of All3Media
All3Media
Episode: Daily Variety -- All3Media’s Jane Turton Talks Banijay Merger and What She’s Learned From David Zaslav, John Malone and Jeff Zucker
Phebe Hunnicutt
London-based head of global marketing for Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group
Episode: Daily Variety -- All3Media’s Jane Turton Talks Banijay Merger and What She’s Learned From David Zaslav, John Malone and Jeff Zucker
Rand Getlin
Director and executive producer of HBO's The US Against the World
Park Stories / Outpost (production context mentioned)
Episode: Daily Variety -- 'The U.S. Against the World' Director-Producer Rand Getlin Documents the Road to the World Cup
Andrea Isaac
Managing Partner, North America, Havas Play
Havas Play
Episode: When Cultures Collide: What Big Brands Need to Reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Juliet Tierney
Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Culture Strategy, Havas Play
Havas Play
Episode: When Cultures Collide: What Big Brands Need to Reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Jeremy Toeman
SVP of AI Innovation at JWX
JWX
Episode: Did OpenAI Kill What Disney's 'Super App' Needs Most?
Jacob Tierney
Showrunner of Heated Rivalry, HBO Max series
Episode: Daily Variety – Upfronts 2026: What We Learned From TV's Biggest Platforms; Crafting the Music of ‘Heated Rivalry’
Peter Peter
Montreal-based singer-songwriter and composer
Independent
Episode: Daily Variety – Upfronts 2026: What We Learned From TV's Biggest Platforms; Crafting the Music of ‘Heated Rivalry’

Hosts

Andrew Wallenstein
Host of Strictly Business; Luminate Chief Insights Officer; Variety contributor
Cynthia Littleton
Co-editor in chief of Variety and host of Daily Variety; frequent on Strictly Business

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Where is the Daily Variety feed

    on Apple Podcasts?

    I love:

    CL's banter with her journalists--great mutual respect

    The diversity of subject matter

    Editorial sanity across the board

    But:

    Too much ad bulk! Run a display ad as the album cover for the episode instead of weighing down this still-new show with tons of ads!! Build the audience!

    Cynthia's solo delivery needs more energy (or a fired-up co-host). Sorry but sometimes it sounds like she's reading the lunch menu at a retirement home!

    Yes, I'm listening but I'm not at th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert in Hollywood
    United States10 months ago
  • Always interesting guests and topics, but …

    The guests and topics discussed are always interesting. But, gosh, eight and a half minutes of ads (except a quick intro) before the episode really even starts ? Admittedly, there have been instances I’ve lost interest and moved on rather than slog through.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tarotbyhic
    United States2 years ago
  • Poor sound quality

    Very poor sound quality of podcasts - please get better microphones so we can hear what you have to say!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JamezyBee
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Too many ads

    Way too many ad for such a short podcast. I get it but come on guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hearer of worthiness
    United States2 years ago
  • necessary

    so much expertise (e.g. ep 214: Shirley quick-deadpan quotes a couple Jay-Z lyrics… this gives me life)

    so little fluff that normally fuels this kind of content.

    This is THE way to appreciate the folks behind the famous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickednamed?
    United States4 years ago

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#87
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Credit Risks: Top S&P Global Ratings Analyst Breaks Down the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Q: Is news or CBS/CNN-related synergies financially meaningful in your evaluation, or is that outside your focus?
From a financial standpoint, news synergies were considered as potential financial benefits, but not a primary driver of the credit rating; the focus remains on leverage, cash flow, and the ability to deleverage.
Credit Risks: Top S&P Global Ratings Analyst Breaks Down the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Q: What role do the equity commitments play in your rating decision and what could change that if leverage doesn't move as planned?
The rating is predicated on the commitments from the Ellison family; if leverage is higher than targeted, we would reassess whether the company remains committed to reaching the threshold.
Credit Risks: Top S&P Global Ratings Analyst Breaks Down the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Q: How quickly do you expect the deleveraging to show up in cash flow, and what are the near-term drivers?
Cash flow is not expected for about two years; synergies from technology and real estate consolidation will drive EBITDA growth and deleverage.
Credit Risks: Top S&P Global Ratings Analyst Breaks Down the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
Q: So we have conversations with companies all the time about potential transactions. What did you observe about how financing and leverage were discussed in this deal?
We had long conversations with David Ellison and team, looked at financing scenarios, commented on ratings impact, and used those discussions to assess the deal's ability to de-lever and reach the target leverage.
Daily Variety -- 'GTA 6,' Xbox Exclusives, Paramount Revs Game Studio and More From Summer Game Fest
Q: Jennifer, tell us what really stood out to you at Summer Game Fest.
Maas highlights the blockbuster GTA 6 reveal for November and notes the overall shift toward a more optimistic mood in the industry, with indie titles and high-profile publishers showing strength; she also discusses Paramount Game Studio's formation and how AI demos are evolving in games.

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What is Strictly Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets entertainment industry professionals and business-minded listeners who want sharp, insider perspectives on media deals, strategy, and the evolving landscape of TV, streaming, and entertainment economics. Episodes frequently dissect big platform moves, ad-supported and creator-driven strategies, live events and Upfronts, and the integration of IP across films, series, and games, often featuring reporters, showrunners, and executives who illuminate both business and creative angles. A standout trait is its willingness to pair industry headlines with in-depth, panel-style conversations about music, casting, and monetization, making it useful for PR, marketing, and sponsorship scouting in entertainment and tech-adjacent spaces... more

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1. Andy Cohen
2. Jane Turton
3. Phebe Hunnicutt
4. Rand Getlin
5. Andrea Isaac
6. Juliet Tierney
7. Jeremy Toeman
8. Jacob Tierney

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