Andrew Wallenstein

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Chief Media Analyst and President at Variety

Chief Media Analyst & President, @Variety Intelligence Platform: https://t.co/STNAHlnLBU. Left side of my brain is in Hollywood, right side is in Silicon Valley.

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Articles

One Middle-Aged Man's Confession of New Media Habit

2 weeks ago | variety.com | Andrew Wallenstein

Now that President Donald Trump has guaranteed TikTok at least 75 more days to find an American owner, “Strictly Business” podcast host Andrew Wallenstein is breathing a sigh of relief. He kicks off the latest episode confessing to his new obsession with the controversial app and how he sees it changing the future of media. Read excerpts from the episode below.
The TikTok-ification of TV Is Coming

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Wallenstein

Now that President Donald Trump has guaranteed TikTok at least 75 more days to find an American owner, “Strictly Business” podcast host Andrew Wallenstein is breathing a sigh of relief. He kicks off the latest episode confessing to his new obsession with the controversial app and how he sees it changing the future of media. Read excerpts from the episode below.
How the $30 Billion U.S. Market Has Streamers and TV Networks Facing Off

3 weeks ago | variety.com | Andrew Wallenstein

There are no assets more valuable in the media business than sports TV rights, but determining just how valuable they are is no easy task. Now the Variety Intelligence Platform special report “Sports Rights: Streamers vs. TV Networks,” from veteran media writer David S. Cohen, assesses the current landscape for the full range of these properties in the U.S. at a particularly dynamic time in media.
How the $30 Billion U.S. Market Has Streamers and TV Networks Facing Off

3 weeks ago | wp.me | Andrew Wallenstein

There are no assets more valuable in the media business than sports TV rights, but determining just how valuable they are is no easy task. Now the Variety Intelligence Platform special report “Sports Rights: Streamers vs. TV Networks,” from veteran media writer David S. Cohen, assesses the current landscape for the full range of these properties in the U.S. at a particularly dynamic time in media.
Recession Fears Replay for Showbiz Like a Scary Sequel

1 month ago | wp.me | Andrew Wallenstein

McKinsey survey data reveals how consumer spending attitudes on entertainment stack up against 20+ other categories Findings indicate media would respond differently to a recession in 2025 than it has reacted in years past And yet when a recession hits is almost beside the point — it’s the anticipation of one that could kick off the ripple effects Like the villain in a slasher-movie franchise who can’t quite stay dead, recession fears have wobbled back on their feet, ready to scare everyone...
Recession Fears Replay for Showbiz Like a Scary Sequel

1 month ago | variety.com | Andrew Wallenstein

Like the villain in a slasher-movie franchise who can’t quite stay dead, recession fears have wobbled back on their feet, ready to scare everyone again — and Hollywood is no exception. Not since mid-2022 has an entertainment industry felt the looming shadow of the R word creeping overhead, but make no mistake: The nervous anticipation is back.
'Kugel' Marks Big Moment for Israeli Streamer Izzy

2 months ago | variety.com | Andrew Wallenstein

Nabbing exclusive rights to the prequel to "Shtisel," the series Netflix made popular around the world, is more than just a financial opportunity for Izzy CEO Nati Dinnar to put his fledgling streaming service on the global map. Premiering Feb. 28 on Izzy, "Kugel" represents a chance to advance the interests of his homeland's reputation amid war in the Middle East, not to mention its struggling TV industry.
‘Kugel’ Marks Big Moment for Israeli Streamer Izzy

2 months ago | aol.com | Andrew Wallenstein

Nabbing exclusive rights to the prequel to “Shtisel,” the series Netflix made popular around the world, is more than just a financial opportunity for Izzy CEO Nati Dinnar to put his fledgling streaming service on the global map. Premiering Feb. 28 on Izzy, “Kugel” represents a chance to advance the interests of his homeland’s reputation amid war in the Middle East, not to mention its struggling TV industry.
Inside the Future of TV and Film Production After the L.A. Fires

2 months ago | variety.com | Andrew Wallenstein

One of the many dilemmas the city of Los Angeles finds itself facing in the wake of the devastating fires that swept through the region last month is how the film and TV production business can recover. This sector was already struggling prior to to the disaster, a subject detailed in the latest report from Variety Intelligence Platform released last week, " Production Pipelines: Film & TV in Flux.
Inside the Future of TV and Film Production After the L.A. Fires

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Wallenstein

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysOne of the many dilemmas the city of Los Angeles finds itself facing in the wake of the devastating fires that swept through the region last month is how the film and TV production business can recover.