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Sony’s potential acquisition of Kadokawa signals a strategic move in its quest to dominate the entertainment and gaming industry. By acquiring Kadokawa, Sony could: ➡️ Strengthen its Gaming Division: Build on Elden Ring’s success to develop sequels, spin-offs, or even multimedia adaptations. ➡️ Expand Anime Content: Leverage Kadokawa’s anime portfolio to compete with Netflix and Disney+ in the streaming war. ➡️ Monetise IP Across Platforms: Use Kadokawa’s IP library to create movies, series, and games for diverse audiences. That said, this acquisition will come with challenges. Addressing Kadokawa’s recent reputational issues and carefully integrating its assets into Sony’s ecosystem will be critical. Success will depend on maximising synergy while avoiding resource duplication. What do you think about this potential acquisition? Article link in the comments section. #sony #kadokawa #gamingindustry #anime #streamingwars #intellectualproperty #entertainmentindustry #corporatestrategy #mediaacquisition #contentcreation #businessgrowth #brandreputation #globalmarkets #mediaandentertainment https://lnkd.in/gfXm3yBM

Here, Maya Wasserman, Head of Marketing for Personal Entertainment, Home Entertainment and Brand Marketing for Sony Electronics, shares advice for fellow industry listeners and how technology can connect to consumers. - LISTEN NOW: https://apple.co/3MwbAAE This episode of #TheCMOPodcast is brought to you by Deloitte

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Last week Joost van Dreunen waxed poetic about the innovative leadership approach that Sony rolled out by taking the unconventional approach of elevating 2 CEOs. The first being Hideaki Nishino, who will lead: console, peripherals, services, and platform experiences “Platform Business Group”. Second is Hermen Hulst, who will run a much smaller business that Joost van Dreunen labels as “more potent” piece of the business as the head of the “Studio Business Group.” This will make him responsible for content development across platforms. While historically, console + Third-party/Platform services way lead the pack compared to Sony’s First-Party publishing, there is a solid trend line (including Helldivers 2) in the IP catalog. In addition, there are definitely serious plays that Hulst can make to move IP more in-lock step with other content that stems from the streaming world (whether that’s licensing, or buying something like Paramount). Building out first-party content is a road less traveled for Sony, and I wonder if they’re risking getting out of their depth. However, when behemoths like Microsoft are slashing studios and then creating studios left and right, this might be an opportunity for Sony to bring in new talent to build out more mega-hits. For my fellow observers and industry folks, what do you think of this direction for Sony? Are they doing something that you think makes sense with this strategy? Check out the first comment for Joost’s full take in his lovely Substack that I proudly subscribe to. I think I still have a couple free trials of it. If you want in, shoot me a DM. #gameindustry #gamedev #videogames

📱🔥 Apple’s latest ad has stirred up quite a storm! The commercial showcases a massive hydraulic device crushing cherished creative tools like musical instruments, paints, and cameras—each valued by generations. The backlash on X and Threads is palpable, with many questioning the symbolism behind this dramatic destruction. 🚀💭 Did Apple intend to make a bold statement or just generate buzz? What are your thoughts on this controversial ad? Drop your comments below! ⬇️ #AppleAd #CreativeTools #AdvertisingControversy #TechBuzz #InnovationOrDestruction

24i H1 revenues sink 33% YoY • The picture will be rosier by end of year, we are promised • Unified code branch is “95% there” • Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ein4Tbwt Analysis from Tommy Flanagan, Quentin Vidberg Thierry Fautier // 24i close to completing unified code branch, ahead of tricky #IBC // Warner Bros. Discovery must bail from Venu Sports JV to vault Fubo injunction // #TV back on top as Kudelski Group morphs into 3-legged stool // Harmonic drags legacy Italian DTT into full IP // Xperi Inc. sells on-device #personalizationtechnology to Amazon // Fautier Files | #8K doubts compounded by #ParisOlympics // MyBundle teams up with Roku for another #cordcutting alternative // Short-form shows new #personalization tricks to old dogs // Drunk on #adtech patents, tvScientific blurs scale of task ahead // #connectedtv advertisers clamor for clarity // #Advertisers call out cross-platform data starvation // Lumen Technologies shows bouncebackability in #AI after #CDN cull // Worth Noting in #OTTVideo News, Deals, Launches and Products ##paytv #ott #streaming #broadcast #digitalmedia #digitalentertainment #broadband #videodelivery #videonetworks

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In this week's episode of The Next Wave, Matt Wolfe and I discussed Runway Gen-3 Alpha, Luma Labs Dream Machine, and how they will impact entertainment, advertising, and much more. Link to the video in the comments!

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New Post: See Ariana Grande Host ‘SNL,’ Watch ‘Piece by Piece’ in Theaters and More Billboard Family Hits of the Week - https://lnkd.in/gFwCgJvF - All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The Billboard Family Hits of the Week compiles what’s new and worth your family’s time in music, movies, TV, books, games and more. Forget the mind-numbing scrolling and searching “what to watch for family movie night” … again. The best in family entertainment each week is all in one place, in this handy guide. Isn’t it satisfying to cross something off your list? You’re probably seeing a lot of Ariana Grande‘s name in this week’s headlines: She’s hosting Saturday Night Live, she’s featured on Charli XCX’s new version of Brat, and Ariana as Glinda is just about everywhere as the rollout to Wicked in movie theaters continues. Let’s break it down for you — should you catch up with everything Ariana with your kids? — and share what else to look out for in entertainment this second week of October. Related Get ‘Taylor Swift Style,’ Watch ‘The Wild Robot’ in Theaters and More Billboard Family Hits of… 10/02/2024 In theaters this week is Piece by Piece, an imaginative take on a celebrity biopic that should appeal to the young and old. Through the art of LEGO animation, it tells the story of multihyphenate Pharrell Williams, the music artist, producer and fashion icon. To balance out the screen time, get lost in a good book. Below are a couple choices for different age ranges, including a beautifully illustrated, holiday Harry Potter release, and a neat box set of a best-selling, realistic fiction series that’s inspired a movie my family’s looking forward to streaming on Disney+ next month. Find more about this week’s top picks in the Billboard Family Hits of the Week: - #news #business #world #jobs #school #passion