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$WBD shakeup, streaming earnings, Locket raises $12.5M, Lina Khan/FTC sues Meta | E1526
Category: Technology
Duration: 01:13:01
Publish Date: 2022-08-05 08:35:48
Description:

Lon Harris joins the show to break down the chaotic shakeup going on at Warners Bros. Discovery, what's happening with HBO Max, potential new roadmaps for the DCEU, and more. (2:46) Then, J+M break down a new intimate social app called Locket raising $12.5M (44:02) and Lina Khan taking action against Meta. (51:39)

(0:00) J+M intro today's topics!

(2:46) Lon Harris joins to break down what is going on at Warner Bros. Discovery

(14:05) Grammarly - Sign up for a free and get 20% Grammarly Premium at https://grammarly.com/TWIST

(15:22) Is streaming subscription revenue a viable business compared to big box office hauls? Is $WBD making a terrible move re: creative relationships?

(24:26) Indochino - Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using code TWIST at checkout https://www.indochino.com

(25:48) Discovery vs. HBO branding, Roku/Paramount Plus subscriber counts

(38:11) Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Apply in 5 minutes, no funding required, sign up at https://aka.ms/thisweekinstartups

(39:34) Lon's crypto queen series update

(44:02) Social app Locket raised a $12.5M early-stage round of funding

(51:39) Lina Khan sues Meta over a ~$400M VR acquisition and tries to change the antitrust precedent
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