Janice Min
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- Milken Institute59 min
Journalism Today: New Voices, New Models, New Methods | Global Conference 2024
Josh Barro, Carlissia Graham, Nicholas Johnston, Jon Kelly, Janice Min, Kimi Yoshino
Industry leaders and investors convened to analyze sustainable business models capable of reversing the journalism sector's decade-long revenue decline, featuring case studies from The Ankler, Puck, and the Baltimore Banner. The discussion emphasized that while philanthropic capital and AI efficiency offer operational relief, viability ultimately requires immediate profitability or a clear path to diversifying revenue beyond traditional advertising. Panelists further warned that billionaire ownership does not guarantee stability and argued against relying on government subsidies that might compromise editorial independence.
- Milken Institute55 min
Entertainment: The Big Picture
Janice Min, Jeff Schell, Nancy Dubuque, Bobby Kotick
Industry leaders including CBS's Les Moonves, Universal's Jeff Schell, and Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kotick affirmed robust growth prospects for entertainment, citing surging international demand, digital expansion, and the strategic necessity of owning original intellectual property. Executives outlined concrete shifts in business models such as A&E's pivot to scripted ownership, CBS's replacement of David Letterman with Stephen Colbert, and Disney's $500 million acquisition of Maker Studios to secure YouTube distribution rights. Despite regulatory battles over digital rights and concerns about content saturation, panelists maintained that high-quality storytelling and diverse portfolios drive value across theatrical, streaming, and interactive platforms.