Anonymous Media Moguls Foresee a Whirlwind 2026

Merger Mania: Is Everyone Up for Grabs?

Darling in this town everyone's always looking for a better deal. It's like dating only with billions of dollars and way more lawyers involved. According to anonymous media executives the biggest game in 2026 will be musical chairs and the music is about to stop. Paramount might buy all of Warner Bros. Discovery? It sounds like a plot twist worthy of a 'Sex and the City' reboot. Will Paramount convince WBD to ditch Netflix for the Ellison family? My cosmos is getting a little frothy just thinking about it.

Apple Bites the Big Apple...of NBCUniversal

Could Apple the company that brought us sleek gadgets and questionable U2 album drops acquire NBCUniversal? Apparently one executive thinks so. They say Apple needs to bulk up in media to stay relevant and NBCU is the best prize available. It's certainly a different strategy than buying another Disney property. Speaking of media takeovers it seems like only yesterday we were discussing the possibilities of [CONTENT] U.K. Inflation's Sneaky December Rise: Foiled Again or Part of the Plan? and the complexities involved.

Sports Wars: Who Will Control the Game?

Oh darling sports – it's like the Manolos of the media world: everyone wants a pair and the competition is fierce. The NFL is apparently poised to ink new extended deals with its current media partners keeping those precious games away from the clutches of YouTube and Netflix. And Amazon? They might just snag a new NFL international package bringing football to the far corners of the earth. It's all about the rights the viewers and the advertising dollars just like finding the perfect apartment in Manhattan.

Linear Cuts: Is TV Officially Dead?

One executive grimly predicts that traditional media companies will make severe cuts to their linear network entertainment spending to afford holding on to the NFL and other sports. It's the circle of life only with more layoffs and fewer romantic comedies. Are traditional networks destined to become the Betamax of the 21st century? Only time and the ratings will tell. Maybe I should start investing in streaming services now.

From Politics to 'The View': A Career Detour?

In a twist worthy of a reality show one anonymous mogul thinks Marjorie Taylor Greene might become a member of 'The View.' Can you imagine the fireworks? It's like crossing 'Real Housewives' with Capitol Hill. And Bari Weiss the CBS News editor in chief might just be on her way to hosting her own eponymous show. It’s all about seizing opportunities and finding your spotlight just like finding the perfect pair of shoes for a first date.

Hollywood's Digital Revolt: Are the Trades Irrelevant?

Finally one executive made a deliciously catty prediction that Hollywood is going to stage a mass boycott of the 'digital trades' after discovering they are irrelevant inane and frequently inaccurate. Ouch. Talk about a burn. It's a bold statement in a world where everyone's clamoring for clicks and attention. But darling in the end it's about substance style and a little bit of staying power. Just like a good pair of heels.