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BET and the Future of Small Streamers

Matt and Julia Alexander break down what the sale of BET means for Paramount

By Matthew Belloni
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Matt is joined by Puck contributor and analyst at Parrot Analytics Julia Alexander to talk about Paramount selling the BET, a rare instance in which a media conglomerate sells an entire network and streaming service. They discuss why Paramount is selling BET, rumored potential suitors like Tyler Perry and Diddy, and the argument for small streamers to be in the hands of independent owners instead of major media conglomerates. Matt finishes the show with a prediction about John Wick: Chapter 4.

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Host: Matt Belloni
Guest: Julia Alexander

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