TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT: Comcast & Canal+
Download MP3In Episode 14 of The Media Odyssey, Marion Ranchet and Evan Shapiro conduct a deep dive on the evolving strategies of Canal+ and Comcast. Canal+ stands out for its global expansion—especially in Asia and Africa—despite challenges with high content costs and navigating a digital shift. Comcast, on the other hand, is facing broadband stagnation and controversy over its decision to spin off low-margin cable networks into a new company, raising concerns about long-term growth. Both companies reflect the broader struggle of legacy media adapting to a user-driven, digital-first world. Check out this week's episode to hear more!
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Evan Shapiro - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshap-media-cartographer/
Marion Ranchet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionranchet/
Newsletters:
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- (00:00) - Introduction and Strategic Advice
- (00:28) - Welcome to the Media Odyssey Podcast
- (01:07) - Case Study: Canal Plus
- (01:46) - Canal Plus: Global Reach and Growth
- (03:58) - Canal Plus: Revenue and Profit Analysis
- (05:38) - Challenges and Digital Transformation
- (10:10) - Case Study: Comcast
- (11:53) - Comcast: Revenue and Profit Breakdown
- (12:31) - Comcast: Spin-off Strategy
- (21:03) - Comparing Canal Plus and Comcast
- (23:49) - Conclusion and Viewer Engagement
Creators and Guests
Host
Evan Shapiro
Based in the US, Evan Shapiro is the Media Industry’s official Cartographer, known for his well-researched and provocative analysis of the entertainment ecosystem in his must read treatises on Media’s latest trends and trajectories.
Host
Marion Ranchet
Marion Ranchet, French expat based in Amsterdam, has become the industry’s go-to expert in all things streaming, building a following for turning even the most complex problems into easily digestible and actionable insights.
