
Hosted by Evan Shapiro & Marion Ranchet · EN

In Episode 14 of The Media Odyssey, Marion Ranchet and Evan Shapiro conduct a deep dive on the evolving strategies of Canal+ and Comcast. Canal+ stands out for its global expansion—especially in Asia and Africa—despite challenges with high content costs and navigating a digital shift. Comcast, on the other hand, is facing broadband stagnation and controversy over its decision to spin off low-margin cable networks into a new company, raising concerns about long-term growth. Both companies reflect the broader struggle of legacy media adapting to a user-driven, digital-first world. Check out this week's episode to hear more! Interested in sponsorship? https://forms.gle/2LCWfX2HBNT8mtpx8Connect with us on Linkedin:Evan Shapiro - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshap-media-cartographer/Marion Ranchet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionranchet/Newsletters:Marion Ranchet - https://marionranchet.substack.com/Evan Shapiro - https://eshap.substack.com/ (00:00) - Introduction and Strategic Advice (00:28) - Welcome to the Media Odyssey Podcast (01:07) - Case Study: Canal Plus (01:46) - Canal Plus: Global Reach and Growth (03:58) - Canal Plus: Revenue and Profit Analysis (05:38) - Challenges and Digital Transformation (10:10) - Case Study: Comcast (11:53) - Comcast: Revenue and Profit Breakdown (12:31) - Comcast: Spin-off Strategy (21:03) - Comparing Canal Plus and Comcast (23:49) - Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

In this FIRST EVER live recorded episode of The Media Odyssey at MIP London, Evan and Marion dive into the evolving landscape of the content economy, the impact of streaming giants pivoting towards sports, shifts in streaming investment, and the growing influence of AVOD and FAST platforms. They also welcome Ryan Afshar (VP, Publishers & Platforms at LG Ad Solutions) for a deep dive into the FAST ecosystem and how television manufacturers like LG are reshaping the way audiences discover and consume content.Interested in sponsorship? https://forms.gle/2LCWfX2HBNT8mtpx8Connect with us on Linkedin:Evan Shapiro - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshap-media-cartographer/Marion Ranchet - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionranchet/Newsletters:Marion Ranchet - https://marionranchet.substack.com/Evan Shapiro - https://eshap.substack.com/