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June 23, 2025 | Read Online Will Netflix go (Mr.) Beast mode on YouTube's creators? Does Amazon have too much control over CTV advertising? And how did Charlie Ergen get to Donald Trump?

June 23, 2025   |   Read Online [https://link.mail.beehiiv.com/ss/c/u001.BiqebqxaPR0I85uPPcA4mbOktYWGeeXxygwdmcscGi_kNi1KJHASiCzRpfrNzrP6mS727TZVQ5sNh8uaTQK4CjgVIFbo5btVC4U16oEH-18ep2_VTTxN-AXU1s-OeN6voowJViPEZmWNT4S5uR8KP89C5-ktJkplsR7AZhLWZ-4GnH7NxD4xcVmr27M6gndRBBUYzroENQP4hOHPAD6_gIlxcJB29zGua88VXrDsINGKrQzF9FVgi60ArxLeaY8SV2uHLBVjb6Tm_1BN_kZfISppKhdVDmlL6jmpuT5uNKtjsCvqZvvrLV846cM-CzTw4OmbITQIKi36GLlLVq5ag-7JJMsDRH2tnKt2R2c7NZtgk_RsH9QAHk7PI3294LCeWYjM03U6trK-Vm4suNnfLv6eCz9MQRSo76UFPwLZ3CHYqEnfHMStCLqxRNW3lK3fqFaKu_8Zh1NfFgl3IH8dH8bJFFGRLZREO--Qqk_DdNwq5_f7nzN25BIq1XvFeLHWaMf6fQ3r97YUEN-jKAQD_zpIsPey5cBpe5VbgRJ0xitasD8fuVClHxqs7H-idZknAD4TKnwWIMZ9twRFvBoGdZVISMnCW_u2owa2Mmgl06eDxWVftAyvRujfWf0FZDd6wLR2Nd_lo0aZCO9d4FwAMfgNWCQ6cQWgenr5tUBnP4egR3OnPAlSfdl5Qx845IgZpV9sAsCVdi9xYm_DIbytfoFRh3ynWzBzaQwGpTvIMzU1kYem4Y-yQYhj31f0U0i9rzMvWyzSzcud9k_A-n-SuycKZ13SQKDCc5D9LjOuLZuw3jHg5Yf06_qmt-2VxZYprt65OOxV1mgCtDMvHjuhoQl5noaouVjY76rwiUwssWvW7A0FjaU4QyyEV01MUOpaKzTOgJOoCE_LOU7oWZ4IrKdd51cfWRm5gQYsab5WNHyGzQZ812qtKMMDxWE7TfG_pjNxjIHttEBHVVmpFUC21cOSLPdUvtFhvLhIoZ5jhaI/4hl/4USq18L4Sjm4AH6Ybyvfog/h0/h001.VI2Y7DLfcuRTP3tD5RZV9ka0xkM7RAPuEfx5CdjNcnY] Our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom also wonders if the NBA is about to set up league-wide local TV distribution with Amazon Will Netflix go (Mr.) Beast mode on YouTube's creators? Does Amazon have too much control over CTV advertising? And how did Charlie Ergen get to Donald Trump?

Netflix's new UX catches social flack, the Grim Wiedzer takes on Warner's vastly indebted SpinCo 2, and Apple TV+ sticks the landing with critics

June 15, 2025   |   Read Online [https://nexttmt.beehiiv.com/p/netflix-s-new-ux-catches-social-flack-the-grim-wiedzer-takes-on-warner-s-doomed-spinco-2-and-apple-t?draft=true&utm_source=nexttmt.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=netflix-s-new-ux-catches-social-flack-the-grim-wiedzer-takes-on-warner-s-vastly-indebted-spinco-2-and-apple-tv-sticks-the-landing-with-critics&last_resource_guid=Post%3Ad87d7ec5-cc37-47e6-abbe-02c6532e70fd&jwt_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiZDY1OTEyOGYtMGY1YS00NWQ3LWFmZDUtNmJjZjlmNjc0MTc4IiwicHVibGljYXRpb25faWQiOiIyYzA0YzIyYS1mZjhhLTQyMDktOGEzNS1mYWExYzBmYjY0NzkiLCJleHAiOjE3NTAyMDUzMjEsImlzcyI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXBwLmJlZWhpaXYuY29tIiwiaWF0IjoxNzUwMDMyNTIxfQ.2EqRwPTCeVlsBwvpoA8fPIvuMHV4Cdsvqbm4LZhc_vo] Also in this week's very streaming-focused edition of our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom, we explain why YouTube really isn't 'TV' after all Netflix's new UX catches social flack, the Grim Wiedzer takes on Warner's vastly indebted SpinCo 2, and Apple TV+ sticks the landing with critics

Cineverse declares search & discovery solved, Lionsgate chief bets on Grok, and Comcast beats down another RSN

Also in our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom, we look at mobile game maker Zynga's winning high-volume, trial-and-error strategy, and how the $8 billion Skydance-Paramount deal now appears to be slipping away

Netflix targeted for FCC 'redemption,' TNT renders a poignantly sad NBA sign-off, and broadband usage growth spikes again

Netflix could soon face FCC “redemption” — yes, you read that right. As MAGA-minded regulators circle, they’re also eyeing Charlie Ergen’s spectrum… and hinting at a handoff to none other than Elon Musk. Meanwhile, TNT delivers a surprisingly emotional goodbye to NBA coverage, and broadband usage is surging again — but why now? In this week’s Next TMT Text, we break down the power plays, policy shifts, and media moments shaking up the tech, media, and telecom world. 👉 Want the full story? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for deep dives and sharp takes. www.nexttmt.com

Tim Cook steps way out of his comfort zone, Netflix lets 'CoComelon' walk, and Claude tries to take over the ship

Also in our weekly newsletter covering all things technology, media and telecom, why Memorial Day box-office 'records' are bogus, and how AI toolmakers are pulling investment from M&E