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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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On today’s episode, Jon Miller, CEO of Integrated Media, offers perspective on what it’s like to be part of a mega-bucks merger that represents an enormous bet on the future. He examines the flurry of deals that are pending, and how the varied motive... more

On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang details the comprehensive report that he delivered with Rebecca Rubin on the summer box office rebound, and what Hollywood and exhibitors must do to keep it going.

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On today’s episode, as part of Variety’s ongoing series celebrating NBC’s centennial, we revisit the history of NBC’s “Must See TV” branding campaign that came to define the network’s dominance in the 1990s. Jennifer Storms, NBCUniversal’s chief mark... more

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Jonathan Adeshock
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, IBM
IBM
Episode: Strictly Business From Cannes Lions: Leaders From NBCUniversal, IBM, State Farm, Autodesk and Coinbase on Consumer Trends, AI and Reaching Audiences Amid Fragmentation
Kristen Cook
Executive Vice President and Chief Agency Sales and Marketing Officer, State Farm
State Farm
Episode: Strictly Business From Cannes Lions: Leaders From NBCUniversal, IBM, State Farm, Autodesk and Coinbase on Consumer Trends, AI and Reaching Audiences Amid Fragmentation
Dara Treceder
CMO, Autodesk
Autodesk
Episode: Strictly Business From Cannes Lions: Leaders From NBCUniversal, IBM, State Farm, Autodesk and Coinbase on Consumer Trends, AI and Reaching Audiences Amid Fragmentation
Marlow Stern
Variety's chief correspondent mentioned in the transcript
Variety
Episode: Daily Variety -- So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.'s Sports Star Power
KC Sullivan
President of CNBC
CNBC
Episode: Daily Variety – CNBC Chief KC Sullivan on Transforming the Linear TV Business in a Global World: ‘We’re Very Much on Offense’
Todd Spangler
Variety Business Editor explaining corporate strategy behind the Comcast split
Variety
Episode: Daily Variety -- Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Stumbles, ‘Toy Story 5’ Flexes and ‘Michael’ Hits a Milestone; Why Comcast is Splitting NBCUniversal and Sky From Cable
Michelle Maguire
Chief Data and AI Officer for Deloitte's Olympics/Paralympics partnership
Deloitte
Episode: 'Strictly Business' Live From Cannes Lions: AWS, Deloitte and Sony Pictures Execs on Getting Your 'Hands Dirty' With Tech and Data to Solve Hard Problems
Pete Wood
Executive Vice President of Consumer Platforms and Services
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Episode: 'Strictly Business' Live From Cannes Lions: AWS, Deloitte and Sony Pictures Execs on Getting Your 'Hands Dirty' With Tech and Data to Solve Hard Problems
Justin Halpern
Abbott Elementary executive producer and author of Get Lost
Warner Bros./Abbott Elementary
Episode: Daily Variety -- 'Abbott Elementary' Exec Producer Justin Halpern Juggles TV Series and a New Novel

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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 134 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 Statesa year 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 States3 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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Daily Variety -- How David Fincher and Zach Cregger Secretly Shaped Netflix’s Game-TV Hybrid 'Unhinged'
Q: Jennifer, you had a heck of a story that suggested two big-name directors were involved in shaping this project; how did you verify their involvement and what exactly did they contribute?
Maas explains that Netflix stayed mostly silent about the specifics, confirming only a creative role and a special thanks in the credits, while Night School Studio and Netflix's collaboration shaped the game's cinematic feel and overall direction.
Daily Variety – CNBC Chief KC Sullivan on Transforming the Linear TV Business in a Global World: ‘We’re Very Much on Offense’
Q: What kind of skills, what kind of people have you had to bring on to meet that moment and reach people where they are for a brand that has rooted so much of TV in linear distribution that is very challenged right now?
KC Sullivan explains CNBC has leaned into AI-enabled research and analytics, while maintaining core journalism by human reporters. They are focusing on hiring with an emphasis on AI-enabled workflows, ensuring journalism remains the differentiator even as automation handles routine tasks, and prioritizing deep analytical work and personalized delivery to audiences.
Daily Variety -- 'Abbott Elementary' Exec Producer Justin Halpern Juggles TV Series and a New Novel
Q: Is this something you could see potentially turned into a TV program?
He envisions Get Lost as a movie due to its contained story, though its structure aligns with his TV-writing sensibilities, and they discuss how collaboration and pacing factor into adapting it.
Daily Variety -- 'Abbott Elementary' Exec Producer Justin Halpern Juggles TV Series and a New Novel
Q: How do you find time to write a book on top of having multiple television programs at the same time?
Halpern explains that he started the book during the writers' strike when TV writing halted, used the time on the strike line to shape ideas, and continued writing at home after the strike, taking about two-and-a-half years to finish.
'Strictly Business' Live From Cannes Lions: AWS, Deloitte and Sony Pictures Execs on Getting Your 'Hands Dirty' With Tech and Data to Solve Hard Problems
Q: What's your closing word on this topic?
Don't be afraid of AI; upskill teams, get hands dirty with the technology, and keep tackling hard problems to make AI your friend and a driver of outcomes.

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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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Recent guests on Strictly Business include:

1. Jonathan Adeshock
2. Kristen Cook
3. Dara Treceder
4. Marlow Stern
5. KC Sullivan
6. Todd Spangler
7. Michelle Maguire
8. Pete Wood

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