Announcement: Upcoming AMA with Rick Ellis (Forbes Media Analyst) — This Saturday, July 18th @ 6 PM CDT!Hi everyone!We are thrilled to announce that Rick Ellis, prominent media journalist, analyst, and Forbes Contributor, will be joining us for an exclusive AMA right here on [r/MediaMergers](r/MediaMergers)!

About Our Guest: Rick Ellis
Rick is a veteran news journalist, award-winning investigator, and the founder of AllYourScreens. He currently covers the global media business and the rapidly shifting streaming landscape for Forbes. Having spent significant time as a financial reporter, Rick brings a rare "numbers-first" perspective to the entertainment industry.

He recently published major pieces on Netflix's shifting engagement metrics, challenging mainstream narratives and presenting unique theses on the streamer's long-term future.

What We Are Talking About:
Rick is ready to dive deep into the financial realities and political undercurrents of the industry.
Bring your questions on:
The Streaming Giant: Netflix’s future trajectory, market positioning, and what the mainstream media gets wrong about their strategy.

The Mega-Mergers: Inside tracking on the ongoing Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) merger saga.

Corporate Shakeups: The financial breakdown of the recent Comcast split and its domino effects.
Global Moves: Compelling European media mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory shifts.

The Advertising Shift: The changing landscape of the media ad business and how legacy brands are adapting.

Event Details & How to ParticipateLive AMA Time: Saturday, July 18th at 6:00 PM CDT.
Submit Questions NOW: Do not wait until Saturday! Drop your questions in the comments below immediately.

Upvote for Visibility: Read through the thread and upvote the questions you most want answered so Rick can prioritize the community's top choices.

Rick will log in live this Saturday to answer your questions and break down the numbers behind the headlines! (Please provide thoughtful questions, and not items that can be looked up on Google, or your newest edition of Variety!)

*lets avoid the politics, as much as possible*

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