On today's episode, highlights of Variety's Business Managers Breakfast, presented by City National Bank, include a hilarious discussion with comedian and entrepreneur JB Smoove about his creative advertising business, First Darren. Respected media analyst Evan Shapiro gives a rapid-fire presentation on how creators, YouTube and social video platforms have upended traditional TV and film distribution patterns, and why that matters. And Citrin Cooperman's Arnie Herrmann speaks from the heart as he receives Variety's Business Manager of the Year honor.

On today's episode, highlights of <a href="https://variety.com/lists/varietys-business-managers-elite-report-2026/">Variety's Business Managers Breakfast, </a>presented by City National Bank, include a hilarious discussion with comedian and entrepreneur JB Smoove about his creative advertising business, First Darren. Respected media analyst Evan Shapiro gives a rapid-fire presentation on how creators, YouTube and social video platforms have upended traditional TV and film distribution patterns, and why that matters. And <a href="https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/arnie-herrmann-business-manager-variety-citrin-cooperman-1236944939/">Citrin Cooperman's Arnie Herrmann speaks from the heart</a> as he receives Variety's Business Manager of the Year honor.

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