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MediaTalk
S&P Global Market Intelligence analysts and reporters take a deep dive into issues facing the evolving media landscape. Tune in for interviews with industry insiders and analysts as well as brief outlooks for the TMT sector. If you are interested in learning more about TMT/SPGMI offerings, please visit https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/campaigns/tmt
Episodes
MediaTalkPlayoffs, Payouts, and Pre-Game Rivalries: The '25/'26 College Football Forecast
Ahead of the upcoming '25/'26 college football season, "MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds discusses the changing dynamics of college football media rights with…
MediaTalkHow ESPN Aims to Change the Game with New Streaming App
The new ESPN app is here and "MediaTalk" has a sneak peek at all of the functionalities. "MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds sits down with John Lasker, senior vice…
MediaTalkCable, Wireless Operators Try New Tacks in Battle for Market Share
"MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds sits down with S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analyst Lynnette Luna to dive into the US wireless market. At the national…
MediaTalkRadio's Outlook Hinges on Innovation, Regulation, and Localism
"MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds is joined by S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan Principal Analyst Justin Nielson to discuss the resilience and challenges…
MediaTalkWhat To Look For as Media Giants Report Earnings
With earnings season in full swing, "MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds is joined by Melissa Otto, head of Visible Alpha research at S&P Global Market Intelligence…
MediaTalkTech IPO Market in 2025 Tells a New Kind of Growth Story
"MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds is joined by West Riggs, Head of Equity Capital Markets at Truist Securities, to discuss the dynamic landscape of the tech IPO…
MediaTalkHow Long the GenAI Investment Surge Will Last
"MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds joins S&P Global Market Intelligence reporter Iuri Struta to talk about generative AI, exploring its profound impact on various…
MediaTalkStagwell CEO Mark Penn Talks The Future of Marketing Amid AI Revolution
"MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds sits down with Mark Penn, chairman and CEO of Stagwell, to discuss what sets Stagwell apart in the realm of marketing networks…
MediaTalkWimbledon: Where Tennis Tradition Meets Technology (Encore)
Ahead of July 4th, "MediaTalk" is taking a holiday break. Today, we're encoring a special edition of "MediaTalk" in celebration of the world's most prestigious…
MediaTalkWimbledon: Where Tennis Tradition Meets Technology
In our latest episode of "MediaTalk," we dive deep into the world of Wimbledon and its impact on the media landscape. Join host Mike Reynolds as he engages…
MediaTalkCharter's Gambit to Revive Linear Pay TV with Seamless Streaming Strategy
"MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds sits down with Tom Montemagno, who leads Spectrum's programming strategy at Charter Communications. With over 35 years of…
MediaTalkHow Digital Platforms Are Shaping the Future of Soccer Broadcasting
In the latest episode of "MediaTalk," Mike Reynolds and Richard Berndes delve into the exciting summer of soccer in 2025, highlighting key tournaments like the…
MediaTalkA Sneak Preview of the Kagan Media & Telecom Summit 2025
Join Mike Reynolds, senior reporter at S&P Global Market Intelligence, as he hosts an insightful discussion with industry leaders ahead of the highly…
MediaTalkGaming Outlook Complicated by GTA Delay, Metaverse Momentum
"MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds and S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analyst Neil Barbour explore the latest trends in video games, connected devices and…
MediaTalkA Box Office Season of Sequels, Side Quests and 'Sinners'
Ahead of Memorial Day, join "MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds as he talks to S&P's Wade Holden and Mac Mathews about their expectations for this year's summer box…
MediaTalkAn Illinois Lawmaker's Plan to Block Global Chip Smuggling
Ahead of the May 15 announcement of the Chip Security Act, Rep. Bill Foster of Illinois discussed the pressing issue of AI chip smuggling. Following news about…
MediaTalkDisney's Upfront Unveiled: Navigating the Future of Sports and Streaming
As Walt Disney gears up for its upcoming upfront presentation, "MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds sits down with Adam Monaco, executive vice president of sales at…
MediaTalkNBCU Ad Exec Previews 'The Greatest Collection of Content Assembled by One Media Company'
Programmers and advertisers are preparing for the most exciting time of year: the upfronts, when media companies showcase their upcoming content and…
MediaTalkHow AI Workloads Are Shining a Light on Neoclouds
In the latest episode of "MediaTalk," Mike Reynolds and Iuri Struta delve into the burgeoning world of AI neoclouds, a new breed of cloud service providers…
MediaTalkBroadcasters Band Together Over Tech Advancements, Deregulation
Facing both an uncertain advertising market and regulatory environment, TV and radio station owners gathered in Las Vegas this month for the annual NAB Show…
MediaTalkHow Sports Media Rights Are Changing the Game for Fans and Networks
Once a year, S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analysts issue their major Sports Report, delving into the business of sports media. In tandem with that…
MediaTalkThe Economics of the Masters Amid Golf's Ongoing Evolution
In the latest episode of S&P Global's "MediaTalk," host Mike Reynolds and S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analysts Justin Nielson, Scott Robson and Mike…
MediaTalkMajor League Baseball Starts Season with New Distribution Playbook
As the Major League Baseball season kicks off, the way fans access their favorite teams is undergoing a seismic shift. In the latest episode of "MediaTalk," we…
MediaTalkMarch Madness' Evolution from Loss Generator to Advertising Slam Dunk
From buzzer beaters to brackets, "MediaTalk" is once again diving into the intersection of sports and business that is March Madness. Discover how the unique…
MediaTalkA Deep Dive into FinTech's Growth, Challenges, and Future Trends
In the latest episode of "MediaTalk," host Mike Reynolds dives into all things FinTech with two in-house experts: Sophia Furber and Iuri Struta from S&P Global…
MediaTalkNetwork Owners Navigate M&A and Margins in Media's New Era
The latest episode of "MediaTalk" features insights from a recent S&P Global Market Intelligence webinar, "A New Era for Video Distribution," outlining how the…
MediaTalkTVB Chief Shares How Local Broadcast is Winning the Ad Game
"MediaTalk" host Mike Reynolds welcomes Steve Lanzano, president and CEO of the Television Bureau of Advertising, to discuss how local broadcast television is…
MediaTalkHow AI is reshaping gaming and consumer tech
In this episode of "MediaTalk," host Mike Reynolds is joined by Neil Barbour, a Kagan analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, to explore the dynamic…
MediaTalkBroadband's Biggest Questions in 2025: Amazon, Starlink and BEAD
MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds is joined by S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analyst Mau Rodriguez to discuss the current and future state of the US…
MediaTalkCan The NFL's Biggest Game Get Even Bigger?
Ahead of this year's Super Bowl on Feb. 9, MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds is joined by three S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analysts to talk about the…
MediaTalkWhat 2024's box office drop means for 2025's film slate
With award season in full swing, it's back to the box office for S&P Global Market Intelligence's "MediaTalk." Host Mike Reynolds is joined by two in-house…
MediaTalkThe human art of direct messaging in the age of AI
In this episode of "MediaTalk," host Mike Reynolds delves into the changing ways that brands — including news publishers, podcasters, enterprises and retailers…
MediaTalkBiggest takeaways from CES 2025
S&P Global Market Intelligence was on the ground for CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the Consumer Technology Association's annual trade show. S&P Global Market…
MediaTalkNew strategies in play in 2025 amid broadband, streaming saturation
The new year promises to bring further changes to the streaming, broadband and wireless markets as incumbent operators and new entrants turn to next-generation…
MediaTalk2025 ushers in big expectations for sports, streaming and media M&A
Join Mike Reynolds and a trio of S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analysts in the latest episode of "MediaTalk," where they dive into the future of…
MediaTalkMaturity vs. convergence: Connecting streaming, cable broadband, wireless
Streaming, broadband and wireless used to be three distinct subsectors within media and communications. But increasingly, they are interconnected. In 2024…
MediaTalkShifting sports rights, cable write-downs defined 2024
With 2024 winding to a close, MediaTalk invites three S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analysts to talk us through the stories that shaped the media and…
MediaTalkGenAI breakthroughs and bottlenecks
MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds and fellow S&P Global Market Intelligence reporter Iuri Struta discuss the future of technology and innovation, exploring key…
MediaTalkRetail holiday spending outlook remains mildly merry
As the holiday season approaches, consumer spending is set to take center stage in 2024. Insights from the latest MediaTalk podcast highlight a cautiously…
MediaTalkWho is winning as legal sports betting grows in the US
Dive into the dynamic world of sports betting with our latest episode of MediaTalk. Join host Mike Reynolds as he chats with Dave Forman, vice president of…
MediaTalkBroadcast TV and radio outlook for 2024 and beyond
MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds chats with S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan Principal Analyst Justin Nielson about the evolving landscape of the US TV and…
MediaTalkUS political ad spending soars as election looms
In this Halloween episode of MediaTalk, host Mike Reynolds and Kagan Research Analyst Peter Leitzinger dive into the hotly contested 2024 US elections. With…
MediaTalkWhere future wireless growth will come from
The US wireless industry has largely reached the point of saturation, making continued growth difficult. As carriers like Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile report…
MediaTalkNBA tips off amid shifting media rights
With the NBA season tipping off Oct. 22, MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds is stepping up to the three-point line with S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan…
MediaTalkFuboTV on its fight for the future of sports media
The sports video market is in the midst of a historic shift. When it comes to local rights, myriad teams are abandoning regional sports networks in favor of…
MediaTalkOutlook for video game hardware, software, eSports
Though the video game market is eagerly looking ahead toward the holiday sales market, it is facing myriad headwinds. Console shipments are struggling both as…
MediaTalkFocus on Fixed Wireless as Broadband Market Shifts
In this episode, MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds sits down again with S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analyst John Fletcher, who specializes in multichannel…
MediaTalkWhat a Summer of Sequels Says About 2024's Box Office Outlook
In this episode, MediaTalk Host Mike Reynolds speaks to S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan Senior Research Analyst Wade Holden, who specializes in the movie…
MediaTalkPolicy Outlook for AI, Online Privacy, Antitrust Regulation
With lawmakers back from the August recess and the US presidential election heating up, MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds sits down with S&P Global Market…
MediaTalkStreaming Services, Linear Networks Kick Off 2024/25 NFL Showdown
With the start of the NFL season on Sept. 5, MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds joins three S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analysts to talk about the 2024/25…
MediaTalkBroadcasters Prepare for Political Ad Spending Blitz After Conventions
With both political parties having wrapped up their conventions, MediaTalk Host Mike Reynolds speaks to S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan Analyst Peter…
MediaTalkCollege Football Preview & Venu Injunction
With August winding down, it is time for college football. MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds joins three S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan analysts to talk about…
MediaTalkPremier League Kicks Off
With the Summer Olympics behind us, it is time to turn to the Premier League. Considered by many soccer/football fans to be the best of all leagues around the…
MediaTalkSports, Streaming, Ad Spending Spotlighted at 2024 Kagan Media & Telecom Summit
For the first time in years, the Kagan Media & Telecom Summit was back as an in-person event in New York. Listen in as MediaTalk host Mike Reynolds and S&P…
MediaTalkA Shining Moment for Cloud Security
This summer brought two separate but significant events that proved one thing: spending on cloud security is set to soar. In July, Israeli cybersecurity…