Why were Entertainment & Sports SPAC’s so popular in 2020?
In 2020, there were at least one-hundred and twenty (120) special-purpose acquisition companies (“SPAC”) created. For explanation purposes, a SPAC is a...
Sports Drive to Appeal to Broader Audience
In 2020, Nielsen reported that sports popularity had dwindled among Generation X and those under the age of twenty-years old. This presents...
Dealmaking December: Entertainment, Media, and Sports Review
The holiday season normally slows things down, but not in 2020.
Disney received some well-deserved press on its successful...
HBO’s Hollywood Max(imum) effort for Theatrical Streaming Distribution
During a year that will indeed be reflected upon, there are many lessons to be gleaned. However, some business truths remain. First,...
The Power of Triller
Imagine TikTok, Instagram, ESPN+, and YouTube all rolled into one platform. How about MTV, DAZN, and HBO rolled into one access point? ...
Three Changes in the Modern Economy
It has been written many times before, but change is a constant. As America and the world find its way through daily,...
The Future of Social Media
Internet freedom is an extension of our personal freedom. Today, a social media post is the equivalent of standing on a street...
Freedom in Television Distribution
In early November 2020, the United States Supreme Court decided against hearing a case involving the National Football League (NFL) and its...
The Individualization of Sports Ideology
Team loyalty has taken a hit. Between fantasy sports, social media, and an increase in brand partnerships (e.g., sponsorships), athletes continue to...
The Structure of Consumable Sports Television
There is a wave across all major professional sports in America and abroad. The movement is to make sports more digestible. Meaning,...