Maureen Kerr covers AI, media and entertainment, focusing on the structural shifts reshaping how content is produced, distributed and monetized. Her work examines platform strategy, entertainment economics and how emerging technologies are transforming film, streaming, sports and
Hollywood Studios Are Spending On AI To Control The Future Of Film
Hollywood studios are moving from AI resistance to AI control, as Amazon, Lionsgate, Netflix and SAG-AFTRA reshape the rules of film.
TikTok And Cannes Push Vertical Drama Toward The Mainstream
TikTok, Netflix and Cannes are accelerating the rise of vertical drama as microdramas and AI-made films move into mainstream entertainment.
Why ‘Critterz’ Is The Real Test Of AI Filmmaking
AI film Critterz is testing whether artificial intelligence can move from viral demos to mainstream Hollywood filmmaking.
Spotify And Universal Put AI Music Behind A Paywall
Spotify and Universal’s AI licensing deal turns fan-made covers and remixes into a paid Premium feature, raising questions about control and royalties.
What James Murdoch Is Really Buying In The Vox Deal
James Murdoch's Lupa Systems is buying New York Magazine, Vox's podcasts and Vox. The deal is about brands that draw audiences across print, audio, video and events.
Stephen Colbert’s Exit Marks The End Of One Late-Night Era
Stephen Colbert’s departure marks the end of CBS’s Late Show franchise and a turning point in the evolution of late-night television.
Netflix Must Prove 250 Million Ad Viewers Justify Premium Prices
Netflix says its ad tier reaches 250 million monthly active viewers. Now, it must prove they can command premium ad prices, with live NFL games central to its pitch.
Why Vertical Drama’s Next Fight Is Over Distribution
Vertical drama has split into four business models, but the real fight among apps, social platforms, brands and streamers is over distribution, not screen format.
TikTok's 30 Creators Show FIFA Is Redrawing World Cup Coverage
TikTok's 30 Creator Correspondents and YouTube's Preferred Platform deal show how FIFA is redrawing World Cup coverage, with broadcasters still holding live rights.
Snap’s Q1 Makes Its AR Glasses Bet Harder To Ignore
Snap's Q1 2026 earnings showed stronger margins and cash flow, but Specs, its AR glasses bet, faces pressure from Irenic Capital and AR rivals, like Meta, Apple and Google.