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Boycott of Jewish businesses sparks surge of support for Center City eatery
A boycott targeting Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses sparked a wave of support for Mac Mart, a Center City eatery that sold out of food Sunday, according to owner Marti Lieberman.
Webtoon Entertainment Inc reports results for the quarter ended September 30
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Browns most to blame for crushing overtime loss to Saints
The Cleveland Browns suffered another heartbreaking loss on Sunday. Cleveland lost 23-22 against New Orleans in an overtime thriller that featured plenty of twists and turns. Both teams started this game off a bit of sorts, but they turned things around in the second half. On paper, the Saints feel like a team that are in the same weight class as […] The post Browns most to blame for crushing overtime loss to Saints appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Counterprotesters overwhelm activists targeting Jewish businesses Sunday
5 key moments at the clashing rallies in the heart of Philadelphia this weekend
Philadelphia Anti-Israel bike protesters met with boos, support for Jewish businesses
Since the protesters’ intentions became public knowledge, the outpouring of support from not only the Jewish community but beyond was overwhelming.
Fargo teen’s Twistology pretzels cleared as licensed food business
A 13-year-old Fargo entrepreneur’s pretzel business is now a state-licensed food operation working out of a commercial kitchen.
The fierce battle for James Bond is playing out in public
(CNN) — It’s been five years since Daniel Craig bid farewell to the role of 007 in “No Time to Die,” which ended with a closing credit promise that “James Bond will return.” And while corporate machinations have slowed the character’s reappearance, the battle to play cinema’s most famous secret agent is playing out more publicly than usual.In recent weeks, there have been numerous leaks to the press about the slew of big-name actors said to be auditioning for Bond in what will be the 26th film in the franchise, stoking debates among fans.Last month, it was reported that “final screen tests” were being held, with “One Night Only” heartthrob Callum Turner, “Slow Horses” actor Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor of “Challengers” said to be among those who made the cut. Then two surprise names entered the mix over the weekend, with Deadline and Variety reporting “Primetime” star Robert Pattinson and “X-Men” actor Nicholas Hoult had also undergone screen tests for the role. (Pattinson’s casting would be particularly remarkable given he’s also currently leading another major franchise as Batman, while Hoult is appearing as Lex Luther in the new “Superman” movies.)Other wild cards, per Variety? Pop singer Harry Styles or “The White Lotus” star Theo James. At 32, Styles would be the youngest choice, while 41-year-old James is the oldest.Representatives for the actors and Amazon MGM Studios, didn’t respond to requests for comment. None of the actors have revealed what the audition process has involved, although O’Connor told the BBC that being considered was an “incredibly bizarre pinch-me moment.”A ‘methodical’ huntProducer Amy Pascal, who steered “Spider-Man” to several reboots over her career, has said fans can expect a decision by the end of the year. “We are being really, really methodical,” she told Deadline this summer. “Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it’s got to be something really different that is a stirring and exciting and different.”There is immense pressure to get the decision right. For one, the Bond franchise is big business, with Craig’s “No Time to Die” earning more than $900 million. (In 2022, Amazon paid $8.5 billion to acquire Bond’s parent company, MGM.) But the role also occupies huge cultural real estate as one of the most identifiably “British” characters in film.Just six actors have portrayed Bond. Sean Connery first appeared as the suave, shaken-not-stirred secret agent in 1962’s “Dr. No.” Tradition has it that the role should be played a Brit, although George Lazenby, an Australian, played Bond in 1969’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”Pierce Brosnan, who played 007 in four movies, appeared to back Turner in an interview with Vanity Fair last week, saying the husband of Dua Lipa was a strong actor. “They all have a voice and a physique, and a presence on film,” Brosnan said of the final candidates. “They all have longevity as actors, all of these young men.”“Whoever plays the role, I wish him the very best of life and strength and courage,” he said.The next Bond movie will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, who knows a thing or two about working in a franchise, given he has overseen the “Dune” trilogy. At a Los Angeles gala on Saturday, Villeneuve appeared to be reveling in the media’s focus on the battle for Bond.“I should not comment right now because every word I’m going to say is going to be scrutinized,” Villeneuve told Variety. “I would just say that I’m having a great time.”The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.THE-CNN-WIRE (TM) & © 2026 CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., A TIME WARNER COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
UBS’ Luke Ervin on Advising Business Owners. Plus, the Week’s Top News.
In this weekly newsletter, UBS’ Luke Ervin explains why he went against conventional wisdom to focus on business owners, and we review recent wealth management news.
Clashes Erupt Over Boycott of Jewish-Owned Businesses in Philly
Counterprotesters flood restaurants targeted by Boycott Bike Ride
Wisconsin concession speeches show shift away from election denial
Concession speeches from candidates up and down the ballot after the 2026 midterms took a more cordial tone, with fewer election denial claims.
From Tel Aviv to Riyadh: How US firm Greenberg Traurig navigates Israel, Gulf relations
Greenberg Traurig chairman Richard Rosenbaum discusses the firm's ties to Israel and the Gulf, its Jewish roots, and efforts to combat antisemitism.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders claps back at ‘The View’ cohosts during live interview
‘The View’ stars Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin clashed with Sarah Huckabee Sanders during live interview: ‘You’re not going to twist my words,’ the politician clapped back on the air.
Anti-Israel protesters target Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia
Mac Mart Cart owner Marti Lieberman discusses the community support her business received after being named in a Philadelphia anti-Israel protest flyer on 'America's Newsroom.'
Community Health Centers Approach a Turning Point
A new report finds that the nation’s community health centers (CHCs) - the backbone of the primary care safety net are facing mounting challenges as they brace for significant federal policy changes, including Medicaid cuts and work requirements, restrictions on Marketplace coverage and tighter immigration policies.
How One Diamond Helped Build a 100-Year Detroit Business
Four generations of the Rosenhaus family celebrate Uniland Corporation's 100th anniversary and a century of building Detroit communities.
The Best AI Health Innovators Have a Feel for People
Abba Eban observed in 1967 that wisdom tends to arrive only after all other alternatives have been exhausted. Happily, some of the most thoughtful innovators in AI and health seem to be getting there. Over...
Robert Pattinson and Denzel Washington rob a bank in first look at unconventional heist film ‘The Take’ (exclusive)
Robert Pattinson, Denzel Washington, and Daisy Edgar-Jones are pulling back the curtain on their twisty new Netflix heist film ‘The Take.’
Jessie Bates Jaguars trade comes with potentially rarely-seen twist
The Jessie Bates trade to the Jaguars might mean something very rare for the star safety.
Business groups lost on Amendment 87, now they want the money spent wisely
Colorado must focus on improving its appeal to businesses in other areas after raising state income tax rates, or it risks falling behind rivals, critics of Amendment 87 argue.
Potential impacts Democratic health care proposals on employer-sponsored health care
Summary: Democratic state and federal wins in the midterm elections could lead to Medicaid expansion in some states, and focuses attention on the House Democrats’ memo on health care priorities in the new Congress. Few of these proposals are likely to become law before 2029, but they could form the foundation for Democratic health care reform efforts after the 2028 Presidential election. Portion of total newly eligible for Medicaid if non-expansion states expanded Source: Cervantes, S et al How Many Uninsured Are in the Coverage Gap and How Many Could be Eligible if All States Adopted the Medicaid Expansion? KFF, July 27, 2026 It’s been almost a week since the midterm elections, and the Democrats will have large majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, although not large enough to overcome Senate filibusters or Presidential vetoes. I reviewed some of what I thought these midterm results could mean in a post last week. In retrospect, I might have understated the elections’ impact on health care due to changes in governorship and majorities in many state legislatures. A Democratic trifecta (governorship and both houses) could mean expansion of Medicaid in Wisconsin, and a Democratic governor and House in Texas and Georgia could increase pressure in both states to expand Medicaid. That’s especially important, because Texas currently represents almost half of those who would be newly eligible for insurance from Medicaid expansions. Medicaid expansions matter to employers because they have been shown to decrease the risk of closure of rural hospitals and support workers’ ability to stay employed and productive. The House Democrats’ Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group published an 84-page memo in September with recommendations for the first hundred hours, the first hundred days, and the first year. The midterm results make this document more important. Here’s a review of what some of these recommendations could mean for employer-sponsored health insurance. Elements that could lower employer health care spending Restore the expanded advance premium tax credit for ACA plans. This could bring healthier enrollees back to the marketplace plans, which would improve the risk status of these plans and decrease the rate of uninsurance. Fewer people with insurance puts higher pressures on provider rates of employer plans. More stable ACA plans could encourage employers to consider transitioning from employer-sponsored plans to ICHRA/Choice, providing a fund for employers to purchase their own insurance on an exchange. Repeal Medicaid work requirements and other administrative rules of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which as written will lead to a large increase in the uninsured rate. Fewer people with insurance leads to more pressures from hospitals for commercial rate increases. Extend Inflation Reduction Act negotiated drug prices to commercial health plans. These are now only applicable to Medicare Parts D (outpatient drugs) and B (drugs administered by providers. The Medicare negotiated prices are lower than net prices negotiated by PBMs. Hospital price limits. Some of the Democratic House proposals would institute site neutral payment and limit outlier hospital prices to 200% of Medicare. The average commercial health plan pays about 247% Medicare rates for inpatient hospital care, and many commercial health plans currently pay over 300% of Medicare for hospital services. PBM regulations. The proposals would mandate more transparency and prevent PBMs from paying subsidiaries more than market rates. Antitrust enforcement. The plan would break up vertically integrated health care monopolies which could lower prices through competition. Ban on non-compete contractual clauses could increase competition by increasing flexibility and supply of clinicians, although it could also increase physician leverage and lead to higher wages which could raise prices. Lower the Medicare eligibility age, which could take older, more expensive, workers off employer sponsored plans. Create a Medi-Kids plan to insure all children and potentially young adults up to age 26. These plan members have low non-preventive utilization and cost less per person than older plan members, but removing children from employer plans would decrease volatility because a few children have very high medical costs. Elements that could increase employer spending (in many instances for high value services) Mandate three primary care and three mental health visits without cost sharing Eliminate cost sharing for mental health care and substance use care during pregnancy and in the year after delivery Require coverage of infertility services Cap cost sharing for insulin, epipen and respiratory inhalers Count copay coupons and assistance toward member deductibles and cost sharing Cap total health care costs (premium and out-of-pocket costs) at 8% of household income Leave a comment Elements that could improve the market Increased price transparency Tightening enforcement of short-term plans, fixed indemnity plans, and cost-sharing ministries. These skimpy health plans skim off healthier people, leaving sicker people on marketplace exchanges and employer-sponsored health plans. Here’s a past post on the perils of cheap insurance. Most of these proposals are likely not to become law in the next two years, but could form the foundation of a Democratic proposal for health care reform in 2029 and beyond. The document does not provide cost estimates for these proposals. Share Thanks for reading! If you found this useful, please share, subscribe, like, and restack. You can find previous posts at this link. Views expressed in Employer Coverage are purely my own. Thanks for reading Employer Coverage ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe
Orchard’s First Fruit
Well, well, well - ask and ye shall receive. From a few weeks ago: I don’t see anything distinct for Orchard customers yet, so either they’re not live or not distinguished as easily as Garden Plot Eight days later, my wish was granted! Epic’s public FHIR endpoint directory added an organization called Enterprise Orchard Shared Services (Epic org ID 38769) managing an endpoint named “PA Health Center Technology Alliance,” along with 36 facilities under the same brand: The Alliance’s main office 18 Union Community Care sites 11 Delaware Valley Community Health sites Six Community Health and Dental Care sites Off to the races we go! As far as I can tell, no trade publication or Epic has covered this yet - the only public traces I see are a PACHC annual report plus a few patient FAQ pages. I’m not sure why - I think it deserves way more attention! We learn who’s actually buying (and it isn’t who Epic pitched at UGM) We get yet another entry in Epic’s playbook for reaching the low end of the market We get a census of who Epic is coming for next Grab a basket and let’s start picking. An Unexpected Harvest When Epic announced Orchard at UGM 2025, the pitch was a dedicated instance for practices of 80 to 180 providers while keeping the prewired third party applications that make Garden Plot appealing. But the first customer to surface is not that profile at all! Instead, we see something entirely different and arguably more valuable to Epic. The Alliance is a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC). As I wasn’t totally familiar myself, let’s add some quick background for readers who operate outside the safety net: Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are community clinics funded under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act t They serve patients regardless of ability to pay, which results in a payer mix heavy on Medicaid / the uninsured As you might expect, this often results in margins too thin to fund an enterprise EHR on their own (especially in the current very tough funding environment) Every state has a primary care association (PCA), funded in part by HRSA, that supports its FQHCs with advocacy and shared services PCAs have historically been trade associations, so this move is notable in that PACHC is morphing itself into something closer to a holding company. In October 2024, its board voted to form the Alliance to contract directly with Epic and run a statewide technology hub for health centers of any size. A second subsidiary, the Pennsylvania Community Care Collaborative (PC3), is a clinically integrated network of 28 health centers built for value-based contracting. CEO Shelley Riser runs both PACHC and the Alliance and calls the arrangement a “family of companies.” From the latest annual report: PACHC is the only Primary Care Association in the nation with a wholly owned subsidiary directly contracting with Epic. Why does this matter way more to Epic than a single 120-provider group ever could? One contract may only bring in three health centers and 35 sites on day one, but every other PACHC member sits in the pipeline. Moreover, the distributor is an organization those health centers already trust, funded to serve them and literally governed by a board of their own CEOs. And if that wasn’t enough, every state has one! Grafting onto the Safety Net
Undae Science raises CHF 1.15 million
Epalinges-based UNIL spin-off Undae Science raises CHF 1.15 million to industrialize its home sleep-monitoring platform.
DataWatch: How Wisconsin’s political landscape changed this election
A county-by-county analysis shows where Democrats gained ground across Wisconsin — and where Republicans held or strengthened their support.
From scandalous game to mass entertainment: is GTA going soft?
From 24-hour news channel parodies and extreme stereotypes to a twisted Statue of Liberty, the Grand Theft Auto series has consistently mocked the excesses of US capitalist society.
'Steps' review: Cinderella's story with a goth girl twist (plus, a hot troll!)
Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, and Daniel Radcliffe lend their voices to this weirdo adventure.
Habitat for Humanity starts work on Town of Beloit homes
TOWN OF BELOIT — Habitat for Humanity Waukesha-Jefferson-Rock has started work on five new houses on South Wisconsin Avenue.
Getting a peloton of pushback: Bikers targeting Philly Jewish businesses draw massive opposition
Counterprotesters turned out in force against the demonstration, with Israeli flags filling Rittenhouse Square and hundreds lining up to support targeted restaurants.
Protesters clash in Rittenhouse over boycott of Jewish businesses
Hundreds of people crowded the streets near Rittenhouse Square, mostly in opposition to a heavily criticized bike ride protest boycotting Jewish-owned businesses there. | KYW Newsradio
The billion-dollar business of being Jewish
Jewish philanthropy must stop confusing money raised, conferences held, and social-media reach with meaningful impact on Jewish life.
Bicycle 'boycott ride' targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia draws hundreds of counterprotesters
A bicycle
Bicycle 'boycott ride' targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia draws hundreds of counterprotesters
A bicycle
Wisconsin Badgers Secure Bowl Spot With 31-10 Win
Wisconsin secures bowl eligibility with a 31-10 victory over Rutgers. See the stats on Ryan Hopkins and the defense in this game breakdown.
Philadelphia protest targeting Jewish-owned businesses condemned by leaders
Critics have pointed out that the event falls the day before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, though organizers say the timing is coincidental.
'Bike boycott' targeting Jewish businesses meets massive counter-protests in Rittenhouse Square
Tensions ran high in Rittenhouse Square on Sunday as a planned "bike boycott" targeting Jewish-owned businesses was met with an overwhelming counter-demonstration, drawing massive crowds of patrons who lined the streets.
Philly 'Kristallnacht' protests at Jewish-owned businesses drowned out, shouted down by huge crowds
Boycott Bike Ride: Pro-Palestinian protest targets Jewish-owned restaurants near Rittenhouse Square
A flyer posted to social media by organizers shows the names of the six Jewish-owned restaurants circled in red and crossed out.
Bicycle ‘boycott ride’ targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia draws hundreds of counterprotesters
A bicycle “boycott ride” targeting several Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia got underway Sunday amid a large police presence and crowds of counterprotesters lining both sides of the street for blocks.
New billboards urge people to ‘boycott the boycott’ of Jewish-owned businesses
The nonprofit organization JewBelong put up 14 billboards across the city in response to a planned boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in the city.
How I would spend $1 billion on the future of Israel and world Jewry
After elections in Israel and America, a three-year pilot could turn concern for the Jewish world into political responsibility.
Jewish business owner Yehuda Sichel speaks out against targeted antisemitic boycott
Huda Burger owner Yehuda Sichel joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss an anti-Israel organization's planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia.
12 New Klein Tools To Add To Your Wishlist In 2026
Klein Tools continues to expand its catalog with new tools for professionals and DIYers alike, including screwdrivers, ratchet sets, stud finders, and more.
El Shaddai: Zero Nine Reversi now available for PC
crim has released El Shaddai: Zero Nine Reversi, “a board game that puts a bold twist on classic Reversi,” for PC via Steam at a 10 percent-off launch discount price of $3.59. The price…
Three takeaways from Wisconsin football’s 21-point victory vs. Rutgers
There was a lot that went right in Wisconsin's latest big win.
Advocacy groups voice concerns over a planned protest targeting Jewish-owned businesses
Advocacy groups are resisting a planned bike boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia.
Emmie Lewis leads Creekside in state swimming finals
Creekside will be coming home from the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 4A swimming and diving meet with three championship trophies.
Columbia church hosts health fair for Midlands families
The Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia hosted a health fair from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Columbia church hosts health fair for Midlands families
Columbia church hosts health fair for Midlands families
Phill Lewis initially turned down “Suite Life” role because of Disney’s low salary offer
The actor famously played Mr. Moseby on the ‘Suite Life’ and its sequel for six years.
Here’s how Sally Field celebrated her milestone 80th birthday
Sally Field shared an Instagram post commemorating her 80th birthday and received well wishes from her ‘Steel Magnolias’ costar Julia Roberts.
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson accuses Trump administration of corruption
On Joe Rogan's podcast, the senator from Wisconsin cited claims by a former White House adviser and accused Trump aides of catering to special interests.
NZ election: Can a new government win over disillusioned voters?
Polling shows the mood among Kiwis is low, with faith in politics even lower - with Kiwis deserting the main parties at the polls.
NY leaders decry boycott bike ride targeting Jewish businesses in Philadelphia
Dubbed the “Boycott Ride,” organized by a group called Philly Biking on The Left, the protest will target six eateries in Rittenhouse Square in Philly’s Center City district, including a mac ’n’ cheese place, a burger bistro and a vegan fal…
Stellar Blade Ad Gives Fans Plenty To Talk About With Therapist
A live action, throwback ad campaign features Eve tucking people in, reading bed time stories, and YouTube commenters wishing it were them
Entertainment: Local vendors and live music featured at island market
The event features hundreds of vendors, live music and early access benefiting Make-A-Wish Hawaii, with general admission starting at noon for $6.
Everything Greg Gard said after Wisconsin’s win over Delaware
The Badgers showed some good things, as well as areas to improve, in their win on Friday.
Rutgers football vs Wisconsin live updates, score and analysis
Rutgers football plays Wisconsin today in Week 10 of the college football season. Follow along here for updates.
Another state record in sight for RB Kingston Allen
(WFRV) — Notre Dame Academy running back Kingston Allen is closing in on another Wisconsin state high school football record. The Tritons’ running back and Wisconsin football commit could break two state rushing records next Friday, one of which he already owns, when NDA meets Union Grove in the WIAA D2 state semifinals. Allen is […]
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama bounces back again from twisted ankle
The 7-foot-4 center rolled his ankle but stayed in the game Friday night in Sacramento after stepping on an opponent's foot for the second game in a row.
Officials condemn planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses as antisemitic
State and local leaders have strongly condemned a protest planned for this weekend in Philadelphia that targets Jewish-owned businesses, calling it antisemitic and unacceptable.
Officials condemn planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses as antisemitic
State and local leaders have strongly condemned a protest planned for this weekend in Philadelphia that targets Jewish-owned businesses, calling it antisemitic and unacceptable.
Officials condemn planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses as antisemitic
State and local leaders have strongly condemned a protest planned for this weekend in Philadelphia that targets Jewish-owned businesses, calling it antisemitic and unacceptable.
Officials condemn planned boycott of Jewish-owned businesses as antisemitic
State and local leaders have strongly condemned a protest planned for this weekend in Philadelphia that targets Jewish-owned businesses, calling it antisemitic and unacceptable.
New billboards urge people to ‘boycott the boycott' of Jewish-owned businesses
New billboards are appearing across Philadelphia in response to a planned boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in the city.
Mass Effect 3’s Co-op Multiplayer Is Revived with Legendary Edition Multiplayer Mod on N7 Day, Even as BioWare’s Closure Hangs Over the Celebration
BioWare's fans have at least one reason to rejoice on this otherwise sad N7 Day: ME3Tweaks Group has released Legendary Edition Multiplayer.
Nithya Raman to Take Charge in LA Amid Homeless Crisis and Political Division
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In her bid for Los Angeles mayor, Nithya Raman ran as an outsider. The democratic socialist didn’t win a single endorsement from her 14 colleagues on the city council. The police union opposed her, she had friction with the Jewish community and the Democratic establishment lined ...
Rutgers star WR, projected 1st round pick, out vs. Wisconsin
The Badgers will face a Rutgers team without arguably their best player.
Staff Predictions: Can Wisconsin Football Take Care of Business Against Rutgers?
Roundtable predictions from the Badgers On SI crew for Wisconsin's Week 10 matchup.
Public health officials confirm infant death from measles outbreak was from Grant County
Grant County Public Health confirmed the infant death associated with the southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak was from Grant County.
Public health officials confirm infant death from measles outbreak was from Grant County
Grant County Public Health confirmed the infant death associated with the southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak was from Grant County.
Public health officials confirm infant death from measles outbreak was from Grant County
Grant County Public Health confirmed the infant death associated with the southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak was from Grant County.
Stopping the spread of respiratory diseases during the holidays
Statewide, DHS data confirmed 20.3% of Wisconsinites have received a flu vaccine so far for this respiratory season.
When science meets philosophy: why researchers say technology is racing ahead of human wisdom
An EMBO Reports commentary argues that technological power has outpaced scientific literacy and that reuniting science with philosophy could help prevent crises from measles resurgences to leaded petrol.
Public health officials confirm infant death from measles outbreak was from Grant County
Grant County Public Health confirmed that the infant death associated with the southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak was from Grant County.
INTERVIEW: Former South Carolina governors from opposing parties discuss bipartisanship in the election
Two former South Carolina governors from two different political parties discuss bipartisan relationships in politics.
South Carolina governors discuss bringing civility back to politics
David Beasley and Jim Hodges talk about bringing civility back into politics.
Former South Carolina governors of different political parties discuss bipartisan politics
David Beasley and Jim Hodges discuss the future of their political careers.
Former South Carolina governors of different political parties discuss bipartisan politics
Judi Gatson introduces David Beasley and Jim Hodges to the studio.
INTERVIEW: The business behind the athlete
What happens behind the scenes when an athlete becomes a brand, a business and a cultural influencer?
INTERVIEW: The business behind the athlete
What happens behind the scenes when an athlete becomes a brand, a business and a cultural influencer?
Jewish-owned businesses in Rittenhouse Square targeted by bike protest, drawing opposition from city and religious leaders
The social media stir comes from groups with no recognizable leader calling for a boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in and around Rittenhouse Square.
Washington vs. Penn St – Game Thread and How To Watch
The Big 10 is chock full of teams like Washington and Penn St, who are better defensively than offensively, who have questions about QB play, who lack explosiveness, and who will likely finish with somewhere from 6-8 wins. Iowa, Northwestern, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin all fit the same profile. The Huskies and Nittany Lions are […]
UW Health encourages vaccinations ahead of holiday season
UW Health experts are encouraging people to get vaccinated now before holiday gatherings as flu and other respiratory illnesses begin across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
After a Wisconsin infant dies from measles, health officials urge people to get vaccinated
Measles is a highly contagious and deadly disease that the United States had all but eradicated, through vaccination. Now it’s back.
Whoa, I Missed It! Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver, When IP Backfires, and More Big Content Moves
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Over these last few months, the entertainment business story landscape revolved around Skydance (and their merger) and Netflix (and their leadership shakeup). I don’t even want to scan my archives to see how many times I wrote about just those two companies over the last six months or so, let alone how many times they demanded their own article. Oh, how I long for June, when I could avoid them and write about other mergers and acquisitions (Comcast and NBCUniversal; Fox buying Roku). Well, not really, but you know what I mean. That focus on just two companies meant I ignored a lot of fun and, more importantly, important stories. So, it’s also time for another “Whoa, I Missed It” article. These are stories I wish I had written about, but aren’t exactly current events anymore. And there are a lot of them! Fifteen stories in all, including a very important merger that I didn’t write about, my word of warning about the IP deluge, how “genre” TV is making a big comeback, Netflix’s latest smart acquisition (and a licensing divorce), Disney and HBO’s recent TV show buys (and what they say about reboots on TV), a big cable merger, Amazon’s new bundle, social media censorship, and a lot more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Buy, Sell or Hold the Latest Content Development and Licensing in 2026!!! Content is king. I’ve written that before, and I believe in it now more than ever. If I had to quantify it, and I have, I put it at about 50% of the fate of any given media company, be they streamer, network, bundler, studio or social platform. This is a hits-driven business, and, as I like to do about every so often, it’s time to check in on the latest content moves. These content shifts on their own aren’t usually enough to be the “most important story” of a week, but if you add them up, you can see the content landscape shifting. The stories also fell into two natural buckets: licensing deals and IP moves. Plus, I’ll offer my “buy, sell or hold” rating for whether I think the deal is smart for a given side. Let’s dive right in. Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver Disney is starting to license their core brands to Netflix. Quietly, over the last couple of years, Disney had rented some 20th Century [Fox] shows and films to Netflix, but until now, the core brands had escaped that fate. Now? At least some Pixar films will make it to Disney (including Elio) and some Disney+ Originals (like Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Here’s my rating for each company: Disney: Sell. One is tempted to say Disney has started licensing the “crown jewels”, but I don’t think we see that yet. I’d call this the “family silver” instead, which isn’t quite as valuable. That said, Disney’s new CEO clearly is focused on shoring up the company’s profitability, and that means licensing deals, even at the expense of Disney+ exclusivity. This could also help bring eyeballs to Percy Jackson for the upcoming season, a similar benefit to “dual casting” this show, which I also think Disney should do. Still, in the long run, I’d protect the core brands more. Netflix: Buy. This is a smart move, assuming the price is right, and I’d bet it is. (Netflix’s content licensing teams are some of the best in the industry.) Of course, this is another data point that Netflix is moving away from making their own films and relying on licensing instead. That has downsides—they’ll always end up renting—but if you’re buying Disney content, that’s a good move. Prime Video Buys More Live Events Amazon’s Prime Video/MGM Studios keeps purchasing live events, including the Emmys (which I wrote about here) and some regional sporting rights. These bolster their NFL, NBA and Academy of Country Music Awards licensing deals. My theory here is that Prime Video knows that they can sell the advertising for more on live events than on their massive acquired/original inventory of shows and films. (As I’ve been showing with Reelgood’s data, they have a LOT more shows and films than other streamers.) Advertisers want live, engaged viewers, since they’re a lot more likely to be real. Prime Video: Hold. I like Amazon’s focus on live events, but it remains tough to evaluate this company, er, business unit, since we don’t know anything about their financials. Yes, Amazon’s CEO recently released a very carefully worded statement about Prime Video, claiming profitability, but we don’t know by how much by when. (It’s also not audited by third parties, so we have to take it with another grain of salt.) Plus, given that Amazon increased the price of the Emmys by about a third, they also likely overpaid. (Maybe that’s why they’re barely profitable, allegedly.) But also, I think they know they need to dominate live TV, and that’s a smart strategy! So I’m torn, but lean towards calling this a smart move. The Emmys: Definitely sell! I mentioned this in my “Streaming Bonus Content” article, but I really, really, really, really do NOT like this move for the Emmys. Chasing short term dollars over long term awareness is not a smart move. To reach the widest audience, the “dual-cast” format—meaning broadcast and streaming—just reaches more people. Skydance Takes Its Animation Back This is the story that made me want to write a “let’s catch up on content” column in the first place. Specifically, Skydance and Netflix have ended their animated film output deal. It’s not huge, since really, what film has Skydance Animation made that’s broken out? But strategically, it shows you how Skydance is positioning their company. Skydance Animation: Hold. Again, I still need to see Skydance Animation put out a hit or two before I can judge this as a smart move. The other worry for Skydance is they have a lot of overlapping animation houses now, and that’s going to end at some point. Still, if John Lasseter can regain his animation mojo—and his track record has been mixed at Skydance, ignoring his other issues—this could be a powerful point for Paramount. Netflix: Hold (put your films in theaters). Right now, with the Dan Lin upheaval and Peter Rice coming in, we don’t really know what Netflix’s plans for theaters versus straight-to-streaming films are. So I need to see what new films (if any) they buy/rent/produce to replace the Skydance flicks, but it will probably be a smarter investment of capital, since the straight-to-streaming films have just failed to break out, outside of one major example. Theaters: Buy! They do look like they’re gonna end up with more inventory based on the Skydance move, and now Netflix putting four to five films in theaters per year. For example, Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters, and that’s going to be a smash. Disney+’s Reboot Future So those were the major licensing news stories, and now we get to the IP-related updates. Obviously, I’m generally pro-IP in content development. But that’s not some iron law; not all IP hits equally. Get ready for Entertainment Nuance Guy. And let’s start with a big worry. Scanning the news stories, Disney has three reboots on their lineup between ABC, Hulu and Disney+: Coach (on ABC), The X-Files and Glee. So are reboots as immune to failure as IP? We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out about… Why I’m skeptical about some upcoming genre and IP plays… How Skydance’s merger closing unlocked Paramount and HBO… The focus on “genre” across the streamers and studios… Some big creators leave Netflix… Netflix’s horror TV show licensing play (and what they should have done instead)… A huge merger that I didn’t write about... Whether or not we’ll see a major film tax credit… Amazon’s new megabundle of streamers… And (somehow) more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
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