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Clemson’s Loss to Virginia Tech Puts the Program in Flux
Clemson’s loss to Virginia Tech puts the program in flux heading into November. The Tigers now find themselves on the outside looking in on the ACC Championship race after being defeated 20-16 by the Hokies. Dabo Swinney’s team played well in many spots, especially in the third quarter. The complementary football Clemson displayed to start the …
Kurt Warner Addresses Major Gaffe During Steelers Win vs. Saints
Kurt Warner knows Jaylen Warren’s name even better now. The former St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals quarterback, who offered […]
Barcelona host Real Madrid in anticipated Clásico clash
2026-10-25T20:12:58ZThere have been a few crunching tackles on both sides in the last few minutes and now the benches have taken exception as there is a little coming together in the center of the par...
Primark's Business Doesn't Make Sense
In a world where fast fashion giants like Shein, Zara, and H&M drop thousands of new styles every day — and rake in billions through e-commerce — Primark is doing the unthinkable: thriving with zero online shopping. So what gives?*Want to Know the 5 Trends Changing Modern Retail? Find Out Here:* 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/d13ac2In this video, we take you inside Primark’s weirdly brilliant business model — a model that’s stuck in the past on purpose. From warehouse optimization and floor-ready freight shipments to why the pandemic didn’t push them online, we unpack how this low-cost retail giant has managed to defy digital norms… and make it work.This isn’t just about one brand. It’s a story about modern retail expectations — and what it actually takes to meet (or reject) them.Subscribe to The Hustle:🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/vu3lGet the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/3klnAbout HubSpot: HubSpot is a customer platform that provides education, software, and support to help businesses grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, commerce, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers’ needs at any stage of growth. Today, thousands of customers around the world use HubSpot’s powerful and easy-to-use tools and apps to attract, engage, and delight customers.#TheHustle #HubSpot
Freddy Peralta was beloved in Milwaukee. Now he stands in Brewers’ World Series path
Gina Hinojosa says there's "deep disappointment in both political parties" in Texas right now
The Future of IBD Treatment: 4 Promising Therapies to Know About
New treatments are in development for inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Find out what experts say you should know.
College GameDay On-Site for Gophers vs Hoosiers
The Minnesota Gophers are coming off a big win over Iowa. And now College GameDay is going with the to Bloomington Saturday for the game @ Indiana.
Steelers Now Postgame: Steelers 16, Saints 10
Pittsburgh Steelers Postgame: Join Alan Saunders and Jobe Morrison after the Steelers’ Week 7 win over the Saints on YouTube, […]
Kansas at Duke: Exhibition OGT
Kansas basketball hopes to follow the football team with a win today. Yeah, this game doesn’t count, but any time you’re playing Duke you want to win. Plus, this exhibition game is a big enough deal that ESPN is broadcasting it live (probably because they know everyone else will be watching football. I’m probably going […]
One Of Steven Spielberg's Biggest Box Office Flops Is An Underrated Disney Movie
Steven Spielberg is one of the most prolific directors to still be working, and he's known for absolutely stunning films, but not every movie can be a hit.
In West Maui, Democrat-turned-Republican defends House seat against Lahaina Strong organizer, local business advocate
Incumbent Rep. Elle Cochran, Green Party candidate Pā’ele Kiakona and Democratic nominee Sne Patel are battling to represent West Maui at a pivotal time in the fire recovery.
#ESMO26: Merck and Moderna's cancer vaccine data were 'a triumph of science.' And now, the work begins
Merck and Moderna’s intismeran cut melanoma recurrence risk 42% at ESMO; experts weigh other tumors, manufacturing and boosters.
ESMO: Roche touts ‘convincing’ phase 3 KRAS data after win over rivals
Roche has shed more light on its investigational KRAS G12C inhibitor's phase 3 victory over Amgen’s Lumakras and Bristol Myers Squibb’s Krazati. The open-label Krascendo 1 trial enrolled 338 people with previously treated KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients who had already received a KRAS G12C inhibitor or pan-KRAS/RAS inhibitor were excluded from the trial. Participants received either divarasib once daily, Lumakras once daily or Krazati twice daily. Roche announced back in July that divarasib had demonstrated statistically significant improvements in progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), meeting the trial’s primary and key secondary endpoints. But the Swiss pharma had been holding back the detailed data until now. At the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress in Madrid, Roche revealed that median OS for the 167 patients who received divarasib was 17.7 months, compared to 12 months for the 171 patients who received Lumakras or Krazati. The benefit was similarly clear when it came to median PFS, which stood at 9.8 months versus 5.7 months, respectively. A total of 44% of patients receiving divarasib were alive without disease progression at one year, compared to 24% of the control group, according to Roche’s presentation. It was a similar story for the objective response rate, which came in at 58% for divarasib versus 32% for the control group, while median duration of response was 11.9 months versus 6.9 months. Stefan Frings, M.D., Ph.D., deputy chief medical officer at Roche Pharma, told Fierce that the data made for a “very comprehensive, strong package, which should be convincing to health authorities.” “It’s an important advance for patients with lung cancer,” Frings said in an interview at a Madrid hotel during the conference. “It's a second-line setting, and patients who receive divarasib benefit compared to the current first-generation KRAS G12C inhibitors by having far longer overall survival,” he continued. “They live longer. They have better progression-free survival, better response rates, and with a safety profile which is—if [anything]—even better,” he said. According to Roche, 4.8% of patients receiving divarasib discontinued treatment due to treatment-related adverse events, compared to 11.7% in the control group. Serious treatment-related adverse events were also less common with divarasib, at 7.8% versus 15.2%. Roche’s confidence in divarasib had been building even before this phase 3 success. The candidate had already shown better potency and selectivity than the incumbent KRAS G12C inhibitors Krazati and Lumakras in preclinical tests. After cross-trial comparisons suggested that the edge translated into better clinical outcomes, Roche axed a study comparing divarasib to the chemotherapy docetaxel and went toe-to-toe with Lumakras and Krazati. “We designed the drug on purpose with higher potency and better selectivity,” Frings explained. “So, based on preclinical models, we clearly knew it would be superior to the first generation.” “It’s honestly not so frequent that pharma companies go head-to-head,” he added. “But if you want to make a point, if you want to convince payers, prescribers and patients … then a head-to-head win is rather rewarding.” While Amgen and BMS reached the regulatory finish line first for KRAS G12C-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in 2021 and 2022, respectively, they have struggled to capitalize on their head start. Krazati brought in $55 million for BMS in the second quarter, while Lumakras delivered $111 million to Amgen. For its part, Roche is aiming for peak divarasib sales of 1 billion to 2 billion Swiss francs ($1.2 billion to $2.5 billion), according to Frings. The Big Pharma is currently recruiting patients into a phase 3 trial comparing divarasib plus Keytruda against Keytruda plus chemotherapy in previously untreated advanced or metastatic nonsquamous KRAS G12C-mutated NSCLC. Roche has previously suggested that sales in metastatic disease would account for most of the forecast. Frings was tight-lipped on the exact timeline for a regulatory filing but said the Swiss pharma is “certainly keen to get this to as many patients as possible around the world.” Roche has more RAS drugs coming up behind divarasib. The pharma has already launched phase 1 trials of a pan-RAS inhibitor called RG6505 and a KRAS G12D inhibitor dubbed RG6620 in solid tumors. Roche’s partner Chugai Pharmaceutical is also testing a pan-KRAS inhibitor called AUBE00. Roche has made a “deliberate effort” to test a range of RAS drugs, Frings said. “If you have many rare mutations and you are scrambling to find sufficient patients, a pan-RAS inhibitor makes a lot of sense,” he explained.
Texas Tech Leads 'Bad' Week 8 for Big 12 Unbeatens
The Red Raiders’ playoff dreams hit a wall in Cincinnati as sloppy play and missed opportunities ended their unbeaten run. The Big 12 race is now more open than ever after surprising finishes elsewhere.
Nonprofit organizes ‘silkies’ hike to support military members’ mental health
During the hike, participants wore military short-shorts known as “silkies” as part of the event’s tradition to foster connection.
South Texas Health System (@stxhealthsystem)
1 likes, 1 comments - stxhealthsystem on October 25, 2026: "Exceptional Care Starts With You: Nurses play a vital role in every patient journey, providing the compassionate, skilled care that helps make South Texas Health System’s 12 facilities a trusted healthcare resource for communities across the Rio Grande Valley. If you're passionate about making a difference and delivering exceptional patient care, now is your opportunity to join the largest integrated healthcare network in the region. STHS is seeking dedicated and compassionate registered nurses to join its team at four acute care hospitals, a behavioral health hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments. Become part of a team committed to clinical excellence, collaboration and compassionate care. To view current openings and apply, visit the STHS careers page at the link in our bio.".
Their friend died of cervical cancer in 2020. Now, they advocate for women’s health in N.S.
Following the death of their close friend from cervical cancer in 2020, two women in Nova Scotia were left wondering how things might have been different had she been diagnosed earlier. Six years later, they have raised over $4 million to improve technology and infrastructure for women's health.
Three Days Grace in San Antonio: What to know
The Canadian rockers are bringing their Alienation Tour to town. Here are the details on tickets, parking and more.
Scientists Found One of The 'Chunkiest' Squid-Like Creatures Ever Known
A "thick and peculiar" cephalopod.
Aaron Rodgers throws 540th career touchdown, passing Peyton Manning on all-time list
Aaron Rodgers now sits third all-time in passing touchdowns.
Face the Facts: New health insurance helps early childhood educators
Child care is expensive, and keeping qualified workers on the job is part of the challenge. Now, Connecticut is offering a new health insurance subsidy to help early childhood educators lower their monthly premiums. Rep. Kate Farrar (D-West Hartford) explains how it works and why it could make a difference for families. Mike Hydeck: For years, Connecticut has had among…
World's Fastest Lawnmower Company Is Officially Going Out Of Business
Dixie Chopper made the world's raddest lawnmowers for almost half a century, but its story is now coming to an end.
Nuthatches are rude: Ornithological observations from a recliner
I don’t know what age you’re supposed to start sitting in a recliner and looking out the living room window at the bird feeder, but I sure do like doing
I'm 62 and refuse to dress or act my age
Lonni Pike got sober at 51 and reinvented her life. Now 62, she's a fashion influencer, gamer, and advocate for aging on her own terms.
Iowa Football Was Never Truly A CFP-Caliber Team. The Loss To Minnesota Proved It
The Hawkeyes had plenty of momentum after the Washington game, but there's just too much inconsistency right now. Everything fell apart against Minnesota.
Tickets on sale now for 49 Winchester's Charlottesville show next year
49 Winchester, a homegrown Virginia country rock band, is the first band announced for Ting Pavilion's 2027 lineup. Tickets are on sale now.
At Issue: Oct. 25 focuses on political advertisements, Rep. John McGuire candidate profile
In less than two weeks, the votes will be in and you will know who will represent your hometown in Congress. But until then, the political advertisements will target you on every device and platform.
Pair of CBs Lead Steelers Inactives vs. Saints
Terell Smith will have to wait to make his Pittsburgh Steelers debut for at least another week. The fourth-year cornerback, […]
Steelers Get Good News on Rico Dowdle
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (knee) is active for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints in Paris after […]
Arsenal squad & fixtures for the 2026 Messi Cup
The 2026 Messi Cup kicks off on Sunday, with Arsenal’s squad and fixture list for the tournament now confirmed.Photo by Elsa/Getty ImagesThe Arsenal u16s will take part in the Messi Cup this year, w...
Utah Jazz Must Let Darryn Peterson Feel the Pressure
Shielding Utah’s prized rookie from high-stakes moments only stunts his growth. To secure their future, the Jazz must force Darryn Peterson to embrace the game-deciding pressure now.
What a Dietitian Wants You to Know About Your Favorite Halloween Candy | Hartford HealthCare
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What voters need to know about the races for Florida’s Cabinet positions
The Florida Cabinet consists of the attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner.
Memorial Health dietitian highlights importance of blood sugar management
Zeff encourages people to schedule regular medical appointments and get their blood sugar tested, particularly those with a family history of diabetes.
South Texas Health System (@stxhealthsystem)
2 likes, 1 comments - stxhealthsystem on October 25, 2026: "One Last Chance to Think Pink: Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women after skin cancer, making routine screenings and early detection more important than ever. Mammograms can help identify breast cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment options may be most effective. Last week, South Texas Health System McAllen celebrated breast health and preventive care with a special Mammo Monday event featuring the vibrant sounds of mariachi music at the hospital’s main entrance. The celebration reflected STHS' ongoing commitment to encouraging women to prioritize their health through regular screenings. Now, there’s one final Mammo Monday remaining! Join us at STHS ER Mission on October 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the last breast cancer event of 2026. During the event, attendees can: 🎀 Learn about breast cancer screening options 🎀 Schedule a mammogram appointment 🎀 Receive a complimentary goodie bag while supplies last To help make preventive care more accessible, South Texas Health System is also offering reduced self-pay rates* throughout October: • 2D Mammogram: $100 • 3D Mammogram: $155 • Bone Density Screening: $160 A screening today could make all the difference tomorrow. Make your health a priority and encourage the women you love to do the same. For breast health resources and information on the Think Pink campaign, visit the link in our bio. *If not already a covered benefit of your insurance.".
Unfair Links Launches a Link Building Service for Local Backlinks and Google Business Profile Matched Links
Unfair Links Launches a Link Building Service for Local Backlinks and Google Business Profile Matched Links Unfair Links Launches a Link Building Service for Local Backlinks and Google Business Profile Matched Links New York City, USA, Oct. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founded by Rollo Unden and Oliver Fish, Unfair Links builds local backlinks matched to a business's Google Business Profile, country and language, and is now taking sign-ups for its beta waitlist. Unfair Links, a new link building
‘Healthy’ daughter, 26, dies suddenly—now family think they know why
Her grieving sister told Newsweek she had no idea her sibling's unusual flexibility was a sign of a "deadly condition."
How to Watch: Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos
Everything you need to know about the Arizona Cardinals game against the Denver Broncos.
What Californians should know about Prop. 42
The measure could block the billionaire tax — and more.
Outside View: Sensible steps on health care caused uproar. Now the numbers are in
By Washington Post Editorial Board
Country music star retiring at 51: ‘Now that I’m leaving it’s gonna completely suck’
The singer is calling it quits when his tour is finished.
Country music star retiring at 51: ‘Now that I’m leaving it’s gonna completely suck’
The singer is calling it quits when his tour is finished.
In Deep Red Kansas, a Trump Loyalist Fights to Defend a Senate Seat
Senator Roger Marshall was slow to recognize the steep challenge he faced in his solidly conservative state. Now he is confronting dissent among voters with deep economic worries.
Why scientists no longer think plastic is the safest material around
For decades, scientists believed that plastics were some of the safest materials around. Now it's clear how flawed that view was.
These are the midterm deciders: They voted for Trump and now disapprove of him
About a fifth of those who voted for Trump in 2024 now disapprove of his performance. How they vote -- or whether they stay home -- will strongly shape the scale of Republican losses this year.
Unwanted endorsement: Political ad causes uproar at Jerusalem's Lev Academic Center
Those who know the highly regarded college, which since 1969 has produced religious graduates with degrees in a variety of engineering fields and nursing, were likely surprised. Thousands of drivers a...
Guest opinion: Partisan politics don’t belong in Montana’s courtrooms
As retired district court judges who worked in courtrooms across Montana, we know there is no Democratic or Republican way to handle the everyday court cases Montanans face. That’s why we support Constitutional Initiative 132 to keep our judicial elections nonpartisan.
Instagram Launches Apple TV App With Reels and More
Instagram is now available on the Apple TV, bringing Reels, longer videos, and live shows via the platform to Apple's streaming device for the first time. The Instagram app for Apple TV lets users watch content from their favorite creators, discover videos, and resume watching across devices. Instagram describes the app as a way to watch together with friends and family, extending its video experience to the television. The app appears to have launched on October 23.
Kochetkov Earns Shutout
Pyotr Kochetkov improved his record to 7-0-0 with a 24 save shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night, 4-0. The Hurricanes now have a 9-2-2 record and their 20 points put them at first place in the league, (for now). The Canes finished up their road trip with a […]
Carolyn Hax: Her parents know all their business. That’s weird, right?
Now that they’re living together, letter writer wants to ask girlfriend for “more typical” communication with her parents.
1 player Eagles must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline
If the Philadelphia Eagles make any more trades before the 2026 trade deadline , it should almost certainly be as sellers, not buyers. Now sure, could Roseman find a bargain on the margins and make a move, like if a team is willing to take a conditional seventh-round pick for a player at a position of need – safety, anyone? -instead of releasing […] The post 1 player Eagles must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alabama Renaissance Faire celebrates its 40th year
FLORENCE — Alabama’s Renaissance Faire is celebrating its 40th year this weekend at “The Fountain on the Green,” which is also known as Wilson Park. The event features costumed performers
Popular cannabis sleep gummies may have a hidden dark side
A cannabis-derived ingredient commonly found in sleep gummies may be more habit-forming than previously thought, with new research showing that repeated exposure caused tolerance and withdrawal symptoms in mice. Scientists warn that CBN may carry risks similar to THC, although its long-term effects in humans remain largely unknown.
Finding biomarkers for aggressive prostate cancer
Proteins linked to the immune system, cell adhesion, blood vessel formation, and known prostate cancer genes, were associated with the future risk of developing prostate cancer, including aggressive disease, in a new study led by researchers at Oxford Population Health.
This mysterious mushroom makes people see hundreds of tiny humans
For nearly a century, people in distant parts of the world have reported a bizarre experience after eating certain wild mushrooms: seeing dozens or even hundreds of tiny, colorful humans moving through the real world. Now, scientists have identified a mushroom species, Lanmaoa asiatica, responsible for these extraordinary hallucinations in China and the Philippines.
Obama jokes about the ‘well-known evil empire, Canada’
Former President Barack Obama expressed astonishment as he condemned President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada during a rally in support of Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday.
Cowboys fans render a decision on Brian Schottenheimer’s fate
Cowboys fans are pretty upset right now.
Vikings planning big Jordan Mason decision ahead of Week 7
The Minnesota Vikings plan to activate running back Jordan Mason from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts , provided everything goes well Saturday. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that Minnesota expects to bring Mason back after a four-game absence. “Vikings plan […] The post Vikings planning big Jordan Mason decision ahead of Week 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports
Colorado and Washington are reliably Democratic states where elected officials have rejected moves to ban transgender women and girls from female sports competitions. Now activists have gone around lawmakers to put proposed bans on both states’ ballots.
Multiple Browns injury updates surface ahead of Week 7 matchup
The Cleveland Browns made several roster moves Saturday ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans , activating running back Dylan Sampson from injured reserve while placing offensive guard Teven Jenkins on injured reserve. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that Cleveland also elevated […] The post Multiple Browns injury updates surface ahead of Week 7 matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Barcelona’s back-4 to face Real Madrid is already known
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has already made a decision on his starting backline to face Real Madrid on Sunday evening.This comes amid the understanding that the German intends to field the same ...
Harbaugh Slams Brady’s Return: The Reality Check Giants Need
John Harbaugh doubts Tom Brady can play again, calling the idea a fantasy. Giants fans know the physical toll of the NFL trenches is no joke.
Bears Lose Heartbeat Cole Kmet, Depth Test Begins Now
Cole Kmet's season ends with a serious knee injury. The Bears must rely on rookie Sam Roush and Colston Loveland to fill the void.
This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional.
Swing seats, meaning districts that a presidential candidate won by 5 percentage points or fewer in the previous election, are disappearing from the national map.
LIVE! Watch UFC 333 Post-Fight Presser
With UFC 333 officially a wrap after an entertaining card earlier today (Sat., Oct. 24, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, fight fans can now check out the post-fight press conference video above for all the best reaction and official bonus winners. On a day that featured […]
An electronic health record tool for exercise prescription may reduce fall rate among older adults
In a large randomized clinical trial among 22 primary care practices, use of an electronic health record-integrated clinical decision support tool known as…
Netflix’s Leadership Shake Up…Explained
(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.) Well, I had a simple article planned for this week. Called “Whoa, I Missed It!”, I’d take a gander at a few important-but-under-the-radar stories I didn’t cover while I wrote about all things “Skydance. (Formerly known as “the saga of Netflix trying to buy Warner Bros., but not Discovery, then Paramount-Skydance bought all of Warner Bros. Discovery”.) Alas, that article will have to wait. Netflix made news. Ironically, my “Whoa, I Missed It!” article would have mostly been about “content” strategy decisions, which is also what today’s article is about. But instead of the entire industry, this article will only cover Netflix’s decision to upend their film and TV content teams. Just that! So that’s the full topic of the day. I’m going to tackle the issue in the opposite direction of the way “stuff” flows: uphill. We’ll start at film, then move onto TV, and then onto the CEOs themselves, and the strategy questions that still remain. But we start with the numbers driving this. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Upends Their Corporate Hierarchy I’ve got a lot of thoughts, but we’ll start with the most common response to yesterday’s article. Let’s Talk Stock Price More than one person, responding to what I published two days ago, pointed out that, well, actually, the thing driving Netflix’s actions is this: In short, stock price! Even if Netflix isn’t obsessed with their own share price—they probably are, but, for the record, my strategic advice to every CEO is to absolutely ignore stock prices, which will, ironically, probably help the stock price long-term—most everyone thinks they are. By the way, I prefer market capitalization to stock prices, because it’s a more apples-to-apples way to compare companies: But there’s an even better way to look at it, and it kinda casts some doubt on the entire push here: price-to-earnings. I have a long list of articles that I wish I had written, and chief among them is an article titled, “Am I Still a Netflix ‘Bear’?” meaning someone who thinks Netflix’s stock is overvalued. As of last summer, Netflix had solved their biggest problem—which for me (circa 2019) was the lack of free cash flow—but their stock was CRAZY overvalued. That’s this chart here: Why did Netflix’s stock price increase to a price-to-earnings ratio of 50 last summer? What financial metric changed so quickly? Nothing. Given that, historically, mature entertainment companies average 10 to 20, with 16 being the average, that increase made little sense. Netflix’s stock swoon these last eight or so months wasn’t irrational; the stock price rise last year was. So if you want a really hot Netflix take, here it is: Netflix’s stock price has been going down because the financial industry recovered its senses, not because of any strategic mistake. Yes, that would imply that cleaning house may have been a mistake. That’s why the charts yesterday are so important, because they show that Netflix did have a strategic problem (a lack of hits) and that’s what they moved to address. (One could also argue the industry drastically overrated Netflix’s growth prospects, but that’s a financial industry problem, not a Netflix strategy problem per se. Some growth estimates are just crazy. *cough* AI *cough*) Now, the last time Netflix’s stock price crashed—circa 2022—it gave them an opening. I’d argue Netflix insiders knew they needed to expand post-COVID-19 crisis, adding advertising, cracking down on password sharing, and dabbling in sports. But if they had done that when their stock price was high, it would give folks a reason to second guess their strategy. (Arguably, last year, when Netflix pursued the Warner Bros. merger, it gave the industry a chance to review their business.) Instead, after the 2022 fall, they had the opening to make strategic changes. We may see Netflix pivot again following this latest slide. For example, the “binge versus weekly” conversation is alive and well again. Same for expanding into theaters even more. And adding both linear channels and streaming bundles. And maybe more either social, user-generated, vertical, or creator content. But the first shift came with who is making the content calls. A Message from Our Sponsor Last winter Pulp Fiction was on Netflix. For those same 90 days, it was also free, with ads, on Pluto TV and the Roku Channel. That is not a glitch, and it is not rare. The title has run on 20 different US streaming services since 2019, across 80 separate windows, and for more than 600 of those days it sat on a paid subscription service and a free ad-supported one at the same time. Almost nobody can see this, because when a title leaves a service, the record that it was ever there tends to leave with it. Reelgood keeps that record, dated to the day rather than the month: 4MM+ movie, show and episode titles across 300+ services globally, with timestamped arrivals, departures and moves across SVOD, AVOD, TVOD and vMVPD. Licensing teams price against every prior window. Rights teams check what a licensee actually delivered, and when. Pick a title you think you know: data.reelgood.com/title-availability Film - Dan Lin Want to know why I don’t opine on individual film or TV executives, especially new hires? Dan Lin. As I always caution, it’s really, really, really tough to predict which executives will succeed in new roles and which won’t. The successful head of co-production/finance partner, Rideback, Lin was considered for the head of DC Studios job before taking the job as the head of Netflix. By all accounts at the time, this was a smart hire. (That’s my read of the news coverage anyways.) But now that Netflix has fired Dan Lin, we got a slew of news stories about how he was doing a terrible job. In sports media, Bryan Curtis, new Substack writer/podcaster from The Ringer, calls this the “now you tell us” story, when you only hear the bad news after a star athlete leaves a sports team. In this case, now they tell us that Dan Lin was bad with talent after he got kicked out the door. So was Dan Lin a flop? It’s actually tough to say. While film moves faster than TV, even two years isn’t really enough time to evaluate a person’s output. The new head hasn’t really taken control. As Emily Horgan noted, it takes much longer than two years to produce animated films, so yeah, it’s definitely too early to judge in that domain. As for live-action films, I just published an article by Brandon Katz called “Netflix’s Summer of Bummer”, but I’d point out Netflix had a bad summer two years ago too. Arguably, their best summer came from KPop Demon Hunters last year and Happy Gilmore 2, the latter of which I saw credited to Lin. Then, the stories came out that Dan Lin clashed with talent, both Ben Affleck and Greta Gerwig, classic “now they tell us” factoids to explain his firing. This may have been true, but also should have been expected given that he was given the mandate to bring budgets back in check, especially after Rebel Moon. So if he made folks upset, well, that’s what he was hired to do! But also, he was described as “well-liked” at his hiring! In that case, I’m a bit sympathetic to Lin, since he may have been undercut by senior leadership, as often happens. Basically, a CEO hires a subordinate to be their “bad cop” and keep budgets in check, but then when talent complains, the CEO ends up undercutting them. That’s how I think you end up with a Narnia movie as expensive as any of the other flops, along with a film executive the town no longer likes. As a result, I think that Netflix is now executing a classic “hire the opposite” move by hiring Peter Rice. This phrase comes from my experience following football and basketball coaching decisions, where teams generally hire the opposite of who they just had. If you have an offense-minded head coach, hire the defensive guy. Or in college football, if you have a strong recruiter, then you pivot to an “X’s and Os” type of guy. Or in pro basketball, if you have a very analytically minded coach, you hire the player-friendly guy. I see that here. After dropping Scott Stuber—arguably a talent-friendly executive with lax budget control—Netflix hired the business guy to keep costs in check. Now Netflix is pivoting back to Peter Rice and presumably a more talent-friendly regime. (Disney, by the way, has done this twice: hiring business guys to succeed talent-friendly Bob Iger. It didn’t work out last time.) When it comes to Peter Rice…we’ll see! Maybe he works out, but maybe he doesn’t. I’d actually say the biggest problem is that Netflix still hasn’t solved its “IP Problem”, in that they don’t own much IP, so they just have a lower hit rate. The new executive won’t solve that. (Though buying Lionsgate would help.) Share “Content” - Bela Bajaria I almost published yesterday’s article after this column, but ended up flipping the order, because it told the story so well. So if you want the data for why Netflix is looking at TV to fix their problems, it’s in that article, this graph in particular: I know I just wrote that it’s often hard to judge executives, but Bajaria ran TV for six years and film for three and a half more. That’s more than enough to judge hit rates, and Netflix needs more hits. That’s the story. Since 2023, Netflix hasn’t had as many hit shows as it used to, and many of its previous power house TV shows have ended their runs (Stranger Things most of all). Also, many shows from 2020 to 2022 probably pre-dated Bajaria’s tenure. (That said, one thing may have been outside of Bajaria’s control, which I explain below.) Let’s lump some content strategy thoughts about Netflix and TV into one place: 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… Why I partially blame Squid Game for Netflix’s latest troubles… What is “the football trap”... Why it might not be the TV shows or films’ fault at all… What change I don’t think Netflix will make... How Bela Bajaria evolved Netflix’s TV strategy in smart ways… Whose departure likely submarined Bajaria’s final few years… One sneaky explanation for Netflix’s content struggles... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
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This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional
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This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional
The number of politically competitive U.S. House seats is shrinking rapidly.
This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional
The number of politically competitive U.S. House seats is shrinking rapidly.
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