Hey there! In my latest post, I dive into a fascinating discussion I had with some licensing professionals about the idea that data is the new currency in content licensing, and why it should be included in licensing deals. Plus, I explore how 16 U.S. states are still banning community-owned broadband networks because of influence from big telecom companies like AT&T and Comcast. Join me as we unravel these pressing issues!

• The Existential Threat to Publishers: Leveraging Data for Smarter Content Licensing Decisions by: Paul Gerbino In a recent conversation I had with licensing professionals, I mentioned that data received from licensees is a form of currency and should be part of licensing deals. This stimulated a great discussion and has led to this article. In today’s data-driven world, the value […]
• 16 U.S. States Still Ban Community-Owned Broadband Networks Because AT&T and Comcast Told Them To: For years we’ve noted how U.S. broadband is expansive, patchy, and slow thanks to mindless consolidation, regulatory capture, regional monopolization, and limited competition. That’s resulted in a growing number of pissed off towns, cities, cooperatives, and city-owned utilities building their own, locally-owned broadband networks in a bid for better, cheaper, faster broadband. Regional giants like Comcast, Charter, or AT&T could…