Managing Director, Strat Americas - Media Consultant, Independent Business Developer, Ex-Sony Music, Microsoft. Television Commentary

Joined July 2011
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The Music Industry's Constructive New AI Deals @universalmusicgroup @CNN youtu.be/NmH4kd1R7tE?si=VwPM…
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@SethASchachner breaks down the mounting regulatory hurdles facing a potential $PSKY and $WBD deal. He highlights concerns from state attorneys general over job losses and content market power, along with likely scrutiny from UK and EU regulators that could force asset divestitures. For more market news, tune into: SchwabNetwork.com/?CID=SM:Tw…
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Will US states block the Paramount Werner merger? Thoughts on the “Breaking Down the Biz” podcast.@BDtBpodcast #paramount #warner youtu.be/uoH7N0FM3XI?si=Q8Lz…
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In the latest episode of Market Matters, @MarleyKayden sits down with @SethASchachner to break down the evolution of streaming, from reshaping the music industry at AOL and Sony to what’s next for movies and potential consolidation across platforms. He weaves in firsthand stories from the early‑2000s Latin music boom while unpacking the rising “streamflation” trend. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/schwabnetwork
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Instagram Cracks Down on Bots, Celebrities Lose Followers. It's a good thing long term. I gave some thoughts to ABC News @ABC #instagram #bots youtu.be/rWgcsFc9Hw8?si=MmAe…
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A "Boatload of Concerns" as the Paramount Warner Merger draws closer. Thoughts on @cgtnamerica youtu.be/3Vhk0UQC9ms #warnerbros
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Movie Theaters make a comeback, "Streamflation," and a $50 movie ticket. I gave early morning thoughts to @cnni @CNN youtu.be/qx1x7edSl1o?si=23lo…
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Hollywood Starts to Change Its Tune on AI, from the @BDtBpodcast youtu.be/VOg-8GgWmmA?si=yrEB…
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.@SethASchachner and Corey Martin examine $SPOT's post‑earnings drop after the company delivered cautious subscriber guidance and fell short of the 300 million premium milestone. They question whether future price hikes could further slow U.S. growth as competition from $GOOGL's YouTube intensifies. The pair also discuss Spotify’s margin pressures, podcast and audiobook expansion, and whether new super‑fan tiers or partnerships like $PTON are needed to reignite growth. For more market news, tune into: SchwabNetwork.com/?CID=SM:Tw…
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The Live Nation Verdict: Will it help consumers? I gave some thoughts to @NewsNation @LiveNation youtu.be/rHg-K_4mPpY?si=dAGL…
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Is Coachella still about the music? Or all about the brands? A chat with Michelle 'Bizzy' Bell & Seth Schachner. @BDtBpodcast @BIZZYBELL @coachella youtu.be/xY_V68zOQ4c?si=7wdQ…
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The Paramount Warner Merger is Still Bubbling @SchwabNetwork open.substack.com/pub/sethsc…
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The Rise and Fall of Rock Journalism open.substack.com/pub/sethsc… @trouserpress
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