Paul Hardart

Bloomberg Opinion Guest Columnist

Paul Hardart is director of the entertainment, media & technology program at NYU's Stern School of Business and founding director of the Graduate Program in Media Management at The New School. He was previously an executive at Universal and Warner Brothers.

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The Ted Turner I Knew Bet on What Others Missed

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The Ted Turner I Knew Bet on What Others Missed

Ted Turner Speaks At The National Press Club

October 30, 2025

October 30, 2025

OpinionPaul Hardart

A Warner Bros. Sale Makes Sense on Paper. But at What Cost?

Paramount Skydance To Reportedly Make Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery

November 26, 2024

November 26, 2024

OpinionPaul Hardart

Comcast Spinning Off MSNBC Was Inevitable

Between cord-cutters and Donald Trump constantly criticizing news outlets, the cable business has become less attractive in the traditional sense.

Comcast Spinning Off MSNBC Was Inevitable

April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

OpinionPaul Hardart

Paramount's Best Hope for Survival Is Larry Ellison's Son

Out of all the suitors auditioning to take over the legendary studio, David Ellison is the right person for long-term success.

Allen Media Group Makes Offer To Buy Paramount Global For 30 Billion

January 26, 2024

January 26, 2024

OpinionPaul Hardart

Netflix Hammers the Last Nail Into Linear TV’s Coffin

Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, it’s doing exactly what worked in the pre-streaming era by offering dramas, sitcoms, reality TV and live performances.

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November 11, 2023

November 11, 2023

OpinionPaul Hardart

What the Actors’ Union Victory Means for Your Wallet

SAG-AFTRA deserves this win, but to pay for the billion-dollar deal, studios are going to ramp up their strategy of asking customers to spend more for less content.

SAG-AFTRA Members Maintain Picket Lines Across New York City During Strike

September 16, 2023

September 16, 2023

OpinionPaul Hardart

Drew Barrymore's Good Intentions Fell Flat

The host meant well with her daytime talk show's return, but her revered Hollywood family history made it odd and off-brand.

2023 TIME100 Gala

August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

OpinionPaul Hardart

CNN Max Avoids the Mistakes of CNN+

There are still a lot of unanswered questions about the company's new streaming wager, but it seems to have the least amount of risk.

CNN Reboots Streaming Efforts With Max Service