How do you measure a year? Audience research firm Luminate does just that in its newly released 2024 Film & TV Year-End Report. Two top Luminate executives – Marc Hoebich, executive VP and head of film and TV, and Carolyn Finger, senior VP of consumer success and product – break down the report and its findings.

How do you measure a year? Audience research firm Luminate does just that in its newly released 2024 Film &amp; TV Year-End Report. Two top Luminate executives &ndash; Marc Hoebich, executive VP and head of film and TV, and Carolyn Finger, senior VP of consumer success and product &ndash; break down the report and its findings.

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Strictly Business

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

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TV Volume Declines, Box Office Rebounds: 2024 By the Numbers

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On today’s episode, Bill O’Dowd, founder and CEO of Dolphin Entertainment, offers a deep dive into the art and science of the creator economy. The parent company of PR heavyweights 42West and Shore Fire Media explains how the heat among social media personalities is changing everything about marketing and advertising, and how it has bulldozed traditional barriers to launching consumer products.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Bill O&rsquo;Dowd, founder and CEO of <a href="https://variety.com/t/dolphin-entertainment/">Dolphin Entertainment,</a> offers a deep dive into the art and science of the creator economy. The parent company of PR heavyweights 42West and Shore Fire Media explains how the heat among social media personalities is changing everything about marketing and advertising, and how it has bulldozed traditional barriers to launching consumer products.

How the Creator Economy Has Changed Marketing and 'Democratized the Launch of Consumer Products'

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On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Jon Brockett, executive producer and showrunner of Sunday’s Actor Awards. The kudocast veteran discusses producing a live event without strict time limit considerations for Netflix, showcasing host Kristen Bell, paying tribute to Harrison Ford’s long career and invoking vintage Hollywood glamour.

On today&rsquo;s episode, we&rsquo;ll hear from Jon Brockett, executive producer and showrunner of <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/sag-actor-awards-2026-nominations-one-battle-after-another-1236623773/">Sunday&rsquo;s Actor Awards.</a> The kudocast veteran discusses producing a live event without strict time limit considerations for Netflix, showcasing host Kristen Bell, paying tribute to Harrison Ford&rsquo;s long career and invoking vintage Hollywood glamour.

Daily Variety -- 'We're a Sprint': Actor Awards EP Jon Brockett on Producing the Live Kudocast for Netflix

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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang takes a long look at Disney’s incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and the challenges that await the parks and experiences veteran as he takes the helm of the Mouse House next month.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety&rsquo;s Brent Lang takes <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/features/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-star-wars-marvel-ai-1236671533/">a long look at Disney&rsquo;s incoming CEO Josh D&rsquo;Amaro </a>and the challenges that await the parks and experiences veteran as he takes the helm of the Mouse House next month.

Daily Variety -- Who is Josh D'Amaro and What's Next for Disney?

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TV Volume Declines, Box Office Rebounds: 2024 By the Numbers

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