On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why Warner Bros. Discovery chose Paramount's bid over Netflix's, what impact this will have on the streaming universe, and how all of this will affect marketers. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

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Why Warner Bros. Discovery Chose Paramount Over Netflix—and How It Impacts the Streaming Universe | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast

Why Warner Bros. Discovery Chose Paramount Over Netflix—and How It Impacts the Streaming Universe | Behind the Numbers