How are US Studios reshaping their content distribution strategies globally in 2024?

Discussion Topics

US studios have historically generated revenue from box office hits and cable TV, but are now facing intense competition as cord-cutting rises. How have their content distribution strategies evolved globally? With the launch of OTT services, the closure of pay-TV channels, and the recent shutdown of TV Everywhere apps in favor of SVOD for Disney, content delivery is undergoing significant changes. This presentation aims at giving a broad introduction on how studios Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures, NBC Universal and Paramount have adapted to OTT platforms in the last quarters, exploring their ventures into SVOD, AVOD and FAST, along with their varying approaches across international markets. This presentation will also explore Paramount’s sale to Skydance, analyzing how the deal could impact both traditional and digital content assets of the studio. Are traditional broadcast networks truly losing relevance as studios shift consumers toward direct-to-consumer platforms?

Agenda:

• Overview of each studio’s content distribution strategies internationally
• How are regional differences influencing the global content strategies of these studios?
• How might Paramount’s sale to Skydance affect its traditional and digital content assets?
• What role does content licensing play in the strategic decisions of each studio?
• How is the rebundling of OTT services reshaping content offerings?