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Michael Nathanson

  • What the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Means for Streaming

    Paramount won the bidding war for Warner Bros. But media analyst Michael Nathanson ’90 says the combined company will face heavy debt and a shrinking cable business—as well as the pitfalls that have doomed previous media mergers.

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  • Streaming Seeks a Path to Profitability

    Only Netflix and Disney turn a profit from streaming. Media analyst Michael Nathanson ’90 says that streamers are turning to bundles, ads, and password crackdowns to survive the disruption and consolidation hitting the industry.

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  • How the Streaming Wars Will Alter the Media Landscape

    The scramble for subscribers has been a boon for consumers. But changes are coming as investors demand returns. We talked to analyst Michael Nathanson ’90 about what will be left when the dust settles.

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