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71st Annual Meeting: Greater Baltimore Committee : I95 Business
GBC’s 71st Annual Meeting brings Greater Baltimore leaders together to strengthen regional partnerships, spark innovation and drive economic growth.
When AI goes rogue, who should get sued?
The AI industry has been buzzing with concern about potentially catastrophic risks to humanity — a hum of anxiety that’s grown louder as Anthropic prepares to make its stock market debut next month.
North Carolina Muslims have spent decades building political power. What has it produced?
In recent years, Muslim organizers in North Carolina have been working to build a political infrastructure to register voters, engage candidates and give the state's growing Muslim population a more organized voice in government.
Elanco CEO: One Health district will create statewide impact
The CEO of Indianapolis-based Elanco Animal Health Inc. said the growing One Health Innovation District in downtown Indy is representative of a movement throughout the state.
Michigan nonprofits chase a growing — but cloaked
The increased number of DAFs could be a lifeline for nonprofits facing federal funding cuts and tougher competition for grants. But finding the funders isn't always easy.
Chinese carmakers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surge
A Chinese industry association says passenger car exports surged 64% in September compared to the same month last year. Chinese automakers are increasingly relying on exports to drive growth amid
Kakao Entertainment, Atlantic Music Group forge strategic alliance to develop next-gen global K-pop IP
Kakao Entertainment and Atlantic Music Group form a strategic partnership to develop K-pop IP and drive global artist growth.
Small businesses, big lessons: How UT San Antonio interns help entrepreneurs grow
At the Valdez Institute for Economic Development, students trade classroom theory for real clients and real stakes.
Growth for Montana Global Health is an easy pill to swallow
It all begins when a client comes forward with an idea for a product. The company sources all of the raw materials, which are tested, then measured and mixed. From there, the product starts to take shape — powders are put into capsules, and drinks are bottled.
Global business leaders share ideas on AI-driven growth in Shanghai
/PRNewswire/ -- A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn Shanghai should better leverage artificial intelligence to integrate services with manufacturing and...
China home car sales downturn continues, exports retain momentum
BEIJING, Oct 12 (Reuters) - China's domestic car sales extended their decline for a 12th successive month, while exports remained a key growth driver as automakers looked overseas to cushion
Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
TikTok CEO sees major scientific breakthroughs from AI within three years
Chew cautioned that AI's growing capabilities would require stronger safeguards, particularly as autonomous systems become more widely adopted.
Antarctic Sea Ice Grows to Its 2026 Maximum
The ice reached its third-lowest maximum extent since satellite observations began.
Thermore teams up with Patagonia, records growth in customer base and B2C business
Thermore is seeing growth in its customer base and strong results following its recent move into the B2C market, along with a new collaboration with Patagonia on the “Heyes Peak” line.
Mamdani's new socialist outrage means more woe for NYC small businesses
If the City Council passes the Mamdani-endorsed POWER Act, Gotham’s fastest-growing hustle could be suing the small businesses that keep it running.
In fiscal 2026, customers bought 466 vehicle energy storage systems from Scage.
Six-month orders carried about RMB 26.86 million in contract value; certain Nasdaq requirements remain unmet, with one compliance period running to Feb. 23, 2027.
SUNY Optometry’s Inaugural Advancing Vision Summit Explores the Future of Eyecare, AI, and Public Health
NEW YORK—The SUNY College of Optometry Foundation recently brought together leaders from across healthcare for its inaugural Advancing Vision Summit: The Intersection of AI, Eye Care, and Public Health, held September 25, 2026 at CURE in New York City. The day-long event marked the Foundation’s 70th anniversary and explored the growing role eyecare can play in preventive health, an announcement from SUNY said. Sponsors and supporters of the event included EssilorLuxottica, CooperVision, Jobson Optical Group, Alcon, NFP, NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Allison & Stephen Flink, Haag-Streit, Marco Lombart, Lavelle Fund for the Blind, Designs for Vision and VSP.
Business Insights
How sound judgement and strong relationships help Senior Managing Director, Capital Markets – Private Wealth, Ingrid Filmer lead strategic business growth, be a trusted advisor to clients, and make her mark in the private wealth sector.
Green Bay record store celebrates 15 years in business
The owner of Rock N' Roll Land says that events like Record Store Day have helped his store continue to grow.
Green Bay record store celebrates 15 years in business
The owner of Rock N' Roll Land says that events like Record Store Day have helped his store continue to grow.
Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as misconduct and donor bailout allegations mount
Kimberly Guilfoyle faces mounting allegations in Greece as JD Vance and Marco Rubio weigh in on the embattled ambassador's growing controversies.
Will Titans Bench Cam Ward After Embarrassing Texans Loss?
Following a historically bad 0-5 start, Robert Saleh addresses the growing pressure to sideline his struggling quarterback while the franchise spirals toward a potential lost season.
‘You are enough’: BMX riders roll into South Division with mental health and anti-bullying message
South Division High School students watched professional BMX riders flip and fly while learning about resilience, kindness and personal growth.
Microsoft Is Taking AI Beyond the Data Center, But Its Surface Business Is Just a Small Piece of the Pie
The tech giant's latest Nvidia-powered Surface devices add another dimension to its growth strategy as shares trade near all-time highs.
Microsoft Is Taking AI Beyond the Data Center, But Its Surface Business Is Just a Small Piece of the Pie
The tech giant's latest Nvidia-powered Surface devices add another dimension to its growth strategy as shares trade near all-time highs.
Microsoft Is Taking AI Beyond the Data Center, But Its Surface Business Is Just a Small Piece of the Pie
The tech giant's latest Nvidia-powered Surface devices add another dimension to its growth strategy as shares trade near all-time highs.
3 Stocks With Exposure to Prediction Markets as US Event Trading Grows
Prediction markets tied to sports, politics and real world events are suddenly trading like mainstream derivatives, and that surge is colliding with listed US exchange operators that already run futures and options markets. A new player like Kalshi floating an IPO story at a reported US$40b valuation hints at fresh competition and fresh demand. This piece walks through three stocks from the US regulated derivatives and exchange operators screener that appear positioned as potential winners...
Scientists Discover Groundbreaking Clues to Tissue Regrowth and “Immortality” in the Ocean
Sea cucumber tissue kept growing for more than three years after removal, surviving in seawater teeming with microbes. Like Thing, the disembodied hand in The Addams Family, a severed piece of sea cucumber tissue kept living without the body it came from, prompting scientists to describe the animal as a “real-life zombie.” Weeks after being
Jordan Becker Balances Business and Family at INTERLOCKS in Newburyport
At INTERLOCKS in Newburyport, Jordan Becker leads the family salon with a focus on career growth, work-life balance, and community.
Max Faro Builds His Own Path in the Tuscan Brands Business
Max Faro draws on years of hands-on experience as he helps grow his family’s Tuscan Brands business and prepares for its next Boston restaurant.
Zack Polanski signals Green party overhaul after row over Zionism vote
Rapid growth means structures need to change and give leaders greater control, Polanski says in Guardian article
Scientists discover why a 100-year-old mushroom disease won't go away
Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret behind a mushroom disease that has frustrated growers for more than a century: It involves more than 17 species of harmful bacteria, not just one. The discovery could explain why treatments have struggled to stop the disease and open the door to more effective, eco-friendly solutions.
Latest Ladd McConkey injury update is bad news for Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers face uncertainty at wide receiver ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos as injury concerns grow.
Partake Foods founder shares her biggest small business lessons
Inspired by her daughter's allergies, Partake Foods founder, Denise Woodard raised millions, overcoming growth challenges with storytelling skills.
Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
VATICAN CITY, Oct 11 () - Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it, in the...
BLACK BY GOD: From exploring new business models to global expansion, ample growth opportunities exist for Black farmers in West Virginia
By Jeffrey McKinney | Black By God, Black By God Agriculture, Donate here. Whether in times of triumph or hardship, there are mega growth opportunities
African genomics research is growing: what countries are doing to connect genetic data and healthcare
National genetic projects are important but they must have local expertise, responsible data governance and sustained investment to improve healthcare.
Cerebras Is About as Big as Nvidia's Data Center Business Was Nearly a Decade Ago. The Similarities Mostly End There.
The AI chipmaker is about the size Nvidia's data center business was nearly a decade ago. Can it grow the same way?
Jang Dong-ju Launches Woonsun Entertainment for Actor Management
Jang Dong-ju Launches Woonsun Entertainment for Actor Management Former actor establishes agency focusing on talent discovery, career development, and long-term industry growth
Patriots Announce Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Raiders Game
New England placed two more players on injured reserve Saturday, adding to a growing list of absences ahead of Sunday's matchup with Las Vegas. How long can the Patriots keep relying on their “Next Man Up” mentality?
Informanté on Instagram: "Namibia urged to harness growing space science opportunities Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is positioning itself to benefit from the growing space economy through new satellite infrastructure, proposed legislation and expanded education and training opportunities, with young people urged to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. This was said by Dr Lisho Mundia, Deputy Executive Director for the Department of Higher Education, Training, Research and Innovation, who represented Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp at the official opening of World Space Week Namibia 2026 at the Windhoek High School Stadium on Monday. This year’s World Spac
1 likes, 0 comments - informante_news on October 10, 2026: "Namibia urged to harness growing space science opportunities Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is positioning itself to benefit from the growing space economy through new satellite infrastructure, proposed legislation and expanded education and training opportunities, with young people urged to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. This was said by Dr Lisho Mundia, Deputy Executive Director for the Department of Higher Education, Training, Research and Innovation, who represented Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp at the official opening of World Space Week Namibia 2026 at the Windhoek High School Stadium on Monday. This year’s World Space Week is being held under the theme “Rocket Revolution”, reflecting the transformation of space technology from the first human-made satellite launched in 1957 to modern spacecraft, satellites, space stations and missions beyond Earth. Full story: https://informante.web.na/?p=401904 Photo: National Commission on Research, Science and Technology - (NCRST)".
What Comes Next For Tencent Music After A 62% Slide
If you backed Tencent Music Entertainment Group for its fan economy story and smartphone tailwinds, the recent outcome would have been jarring. Holding Tencent Music Entertainment Group over the past year would have meant a 61.7% loss, including dividends. If you were weighing that decision on 9 October 2025, with analysts split between bullish digital growth and stricter rules plus margin pressure, which specific assumptions about user monetization, regulation, or offline events did the...
Garza: Alamo ‘Open for Business’ as New Leadership and Commercial Boom Drive Mid-Valley Growth
A podcast with Alamo Mayor J.R. Garza.
When does ‘Tulsa King’ season 4 premiere? All about Dwight’s next big score
Dwight Manfredi’s empire is growing — and so are his enemies. Here’s everything we know about Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Tulsa King’ season 4, premiering this month on Paramount+.
James Talarico Resurfaces At ACL; Mental-Health Claim Unverified
James Talarico returned at ACL after a nine-day absence. The mental-health-facility claim remains unverified as scrutiny of his record grows.
GE Vernova Leads 5 AI Stocks With Accelerating Growth
Accelerating revenue growth has whetted investor appetites.
HSBC’s Synopsys Upgrade Bets on a Business Model Shift. Can It Justify $700?
HSBC upgraded Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:SNPS) to Buy from Hold on September 25 and raised its price target from $490 to $700, implying a multiple of nearly 35 times HSBC’s fiscal 2027 EPS estimates. According to analyst Frank Lee, the company is evolving beyond its traditional slow-growth software profile as its licensing-plus-royalty model and agentic AI […]
Qualities women bring to business
Women continue to thrive in the workforce. Wells Fargo reports that, from 2019 to 2023, the growth rate of women-owned businesses outpaced the rate of men-owned businesses in relation to
CHOICE Arrangements: A Path to Health Coverage for Small Business Employees - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
An emerging alternative is gaining momentum – and the history of HSAs shows why policymakers should help it grow. By Karen Kerrigan – For most small business owners, the health insurance story is painfully the same: premiums keep climbing, choices can be limited, and providing quality coverage for employees becomes more difficult every year. According […]
CHOICE Arrangements: A Path to Health Coverage for Small Business Employees - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
An emerging alternative is gaining momentum – and the history of HSAs shows why policymakers should help it grow. By Karen Kerrigan – For most small business owners, the health insurance story is painfully the same: premiums keep climbing, choices can be limited, and providing quality coverage for employees becomes more difficult every year. According […]
From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
Retail brands are shrinking assortments to get back to healthy growth, while box stores are culling products to better curate offerings and stabilize business.
6 Hobbies That Can Become Startup Ideas, From Photography to Travel
Your next business may be hiding in what you already do for fun. These hobbies can produce practical startup ideas with growing markets.
Zoomlion Expands Mining Machinery Business as International Revenue Grows
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") is expanding its mining machinery business and strengthening international operations. In the first half of 2026, its mining machinery business grew by more than 57.20% year on year, while company-wide international revenue rose 12.45% to RMB 15.535 billion, accounting for 57.25% of total revenue.
Zoomlion Expands Mining Machinery Business as International Revenue Grows
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") is expanding its mining machinery business and strengthening international operations. In the first half of 2026, its mining machinery business grew by more than 57.20% year on year, while company-wide international revenue rose 12.45% to RMB 15.535 billion, accounting for 57.25% of total revenue.
What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.
What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.
UF Health’s cancer connector expands screening access, bridges research gap
Reach area grows to 26 counties in past year.
Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age
Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the emerging science that can help protect against dementia with Dr. Jonathan Rosand of the Global Brain Care Coalition.
Nets’ Wolf, Traoré Taking Sophomore Leaps in Preseason
Explosive driving and elite playmaking from Brooklyn's rising sophomores signal a potential bench revolution, transforming last season's developmental growing pains into a formidable second-unit strength.
Vitalize Secures $31 Million to Address Healthcare’s Staffing Chaos
Vitalize raised $31 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence (AI)-native platform that helps health
Digital detox how-to; artificial intelligence in nursing; when to see your doctor about GI issues; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Prevention interviewed Beth Malow, MD, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics in the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, about a study that found insomnia is linked with a 26% higher risk of stroke and 28% higher odds of hospital admission. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Health Policy, was quoted by Parade about the most common COVID symptoms people are experiencing right now, HealthLeaders interviewed Deonna Taylor, PhD, ACMP, RN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Adult Ambulatory Nursing, about how artificial intelligence will affect nursing practice. The Wall Street Journal interviewed Joseph Schlesinger, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, for a story about ICU alarms keeping patients from getting sleep and creating alarm fatigue for nurses. Cathy Eng, MD, Executive Director of the Young Adult Cancers Program was interviewed by the The New York Times about GI symptoms that patients should not ignore. Heather Jackson, PhD, APRN, Administrative Director, Advanced Practice, was interviewed by Fox17 about nurse practitioner roles becoming the fastest growing job in the next 10 years. Prevention interviewed Jonah Garry, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, for stories about how sleep impacts your heart health and how to do a digital detox.
Steelers Star Cites Serious 'Disconnect' With Coaching Staff
Jalen Ramsey's frustration with rigid play-calling signals a growing rift in Pittsburgh, leaving Mike McCarthy scrambling to bridge the gap between veterans and his new defensive scheme.
Not Your Mother’s Art Fest expands its canvas in downtown Lawrenceville
The Not Your Mother’s Art Fest has grown quickly in its three years, making it necessary to expand the footprint of the festival grounds.
Health Savings Accounts Contributions Increasingly Tied to Employers
IRS data show employer HSA contributions are playing a growing role, with shares and contribution growth varying by income. See what the CRS report says.
Baptist Health buys Coral Gables office building for $39M as region’s health care heavyweights compete for space
Baptist Health South Florida picked up a Coral Gables office building for $39 million, the latest booster shot to its regional growth. The health care system bought the property at 2855 Le Jeune Road from City National Bank, in a deal that pencils out to $321 per square foot, according to records and real estate database Vizzda. The bank sold the four-story building after it leased 145,000 square feet for its headquarters at 2701 South Le Jeune Road, also in Coral Gables. The space consolidated staff members working in its former Coral Gables building, as well as in Brickell and […]
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.
Brian Barker Named President and CEO of United Animal Health
The seasoned agribusiness executive brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to drive the company’s strategic growth and science-based solutions for livestock producers.
Voters Aren't Comfortable With the Most Public-Facing Uses of AI In Politics, Poll Finds
A new national survey commissioned by the AAPC Foundation offers some of the clearest feedback yet on campaigns’ growing AI usage.
Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies
Gears of War: E-Day has sold 230K copies since its advance-access launch on October 1 and full release on October 6. Steam accounts for 168K of those, with Xbox (console and PC) selling 62K. But there’s more to this story, as Xbox makes up the bulk of revenue. E-Day is the best-reviewed Gears game in nearly two decades (and the best one ever made, in my opinion). The Coalition has made a banger here (it’s currently in my top 10 of the year). Despite E-Day’s undeniable quality, this is a soft result. And it’s down to the business model, really. E-Day has made $37M so far, thanks to the Premium upgrade On Xbox, Game Pass is cannibalising much of the premium revenue. Our estimates show that 1.7M folks accessed E-Day via their subscription rather than a copy. But Xbox is having it both ways – or having it halfway, at least – via its Premium Edition Game Pass upgrade. Game Pass subscribers could pay $30 (or their local equivalent) for up to five days of early access starting October 1. Our estimates show that of the 1.7M who accessed E-Day through Game Pass, 722K paid for the upgrade. Between the review embargo lifting on October 1 and the full release, E-Day managed to shift another 250K early-access upgrades – no doubt helped by the campaign’s rave reviews. So despite selling far fewer copies on Steam, Xbox accounts for almost three-quarters of the revenue (roughly $26M of the $37M, versus about $11M on Steam). So “230K copies” undersells the paying audience. Including the 722K upgrades, nearly 950K people actually paid something for E-Day. The $30 upgrade is a halfstep from cannibalisation, but will Xbox go all the way? While E-Day is a sublime game, these are soft numbers for a flagship when Xbox badly needs revenue wins. E-Day sold 62K copies on Xbox against 722K Premium upgrades, so for every one copy sold on Xbox, nearly 12 Game Pass upgrades were sold. The $70 premium SKU is – functionally – dead on Xbox. Normally you can’t see what a Game Pass player would have paid, because the game’s just there in the subscription. But the $30 early-access upgrade estimate shows that 722K people demonstrated they’ll spend real money on this game. In a world without day-one Game Pass, many of these folks would have bought E-Day at $70. They paid $30 for five days early access to something they don’t own. Xbox is, in effect, charging its most valuable customers the least, based on a hangover from a tried-and-exhausted strategy from a previous administration. Those 722K willing-to-pay players generated about $21.7M via the upgrade. If three quarters of this group – mostly US and European audiences – bought E-Day outright, that’s nearly $40M. Of course, Game Pass does bring in meaningful recurring revenue, and E-Day is adding value for hundreds of thousands of subscribers. However, Game Pass is no longer growing, so Xbox is at a crossroads. Xbox is reportedly looking to do a Netflix and bolt on an ad-supported tier to pad it further. But that will just set a new floor, and leadership keeps telling us the priority now is revenue growth, which is subscriber-speak for ARPU. Xbox has already pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass after day-one inclusion hammered its sales, with new CoD titles now arriving on the service around a year late. We know that some Microsoft executives believe the service devalues games outright, and rumours (which Microsoft has dismissed so far, to be fair) suggest that day-one releases could be taken off Game Pass. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe When a game this well-reviewed does this softly on its home platform, the model – not the game – gets brought into question. What else E-Day’s early adopters have played (including this month so far) Looking at E-Day‘s players on Xbox, most have played the franchise before (86% have played Gears 5, 76% Gears 4), and every game on the crossover list is either a shooter or a title from an Xbox-owned studio (though Game Pass is inflating those numbers, of course, more on that later): As for what else Xbox’s E-Day players have played this month, the top three are Fortnite (16%), Roblox (7%), and Call of Duty (6%). Another 5% played Minecraft Dungeons II, which is also on Game Pass and launched a couple of days before Gears‘ advance-access date. Many Game Pass players are happy to check out most big new additions. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Over on Steam, the top crossover games are also mostly shooters (slightly more PC-coded ones), including Space Marine 2, which was itself heavily inspired by Gears: Looking at what E-Day‘s Steam players are into this month shows who they are – as subscriptions don’t skew the data. The top three are Wardogs (13%), Deadlock (12%), and CS2 (10%), so you’ve got the restless shooter crowd checking out the new hotness. A little further down are Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2, your co-op PVE shooter players who’ll feel right at home in Horde mode. Game Pass is skewing the playtime distribution on Xbox Looking at the playtime distribution in our platform, E-Day players on Steam are – relatively speaking – playing for longer: 54% of E-Day players on Xbox have played for five hours or less (versus 32% on Steam) 19% of Xbox players played for over 15 hours (versus 33% on Steam) 14% of Xbox players played for over 20 hours (22% on Steam) The absolute number of people playing for over 15, 20, and 50 hours is, of course, bigger on Xbox, thanks to the sheer volume of folks who came in through Game Pass (upgraders included). None of that is cause for alarm. Game Pass is the reason Xbox playtime skews lower, as when a game is free to try, people try it and bounce without putting in even an hour (17% under an hour on Xbox versus 6% on Steam). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe The subscription brings in tourists alongside the committed, dragging down the average even when the game is excellent (but also perhaps winning over the uninitiated). It’s standard across every subscription-included title, on PS Plus too. Forza Horizon 6, for instance, had 11% of its Xbox players bounce under an hour, versus just 2% on Steam. So, Xbox’s crossroads So there we have it. Gears of War: E-Day is an incredible game whose revenues have been stifled by subscription inclusion and exclusivity. It’s the best-reviewed entry in the series in fifteen-odd years, but it still turned into one of the year’s softer flagship launches, not because players didn’t want it, but because Xbox’s own storefront gave its most willing buyers a reason not to pay. Which leaves Xbox at a crossroads. Will it keep making Gears games when the financial returns are this thin and the margins this low? And if it does, does the next one arrive off Game Pass at day one – the way CoD now does, or even on PlayStation? I think it should. Alright, back to E-Day for me! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
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