Streaming wars

The proliferation of video streaming services has been the most conspicuous change of late in Hollywood’s evolving competition for the consumer dollar. Investment analyst Brad Barrett, who has covered media for 19 years, details what differentiates the key players, how the battle lines are being drawn and what’s at stake for investors. Barrett is a research director and equity investment analyst with responsibility for media, cable and satellite, advertising-driven internet companies and telecommunication services in the U.S. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Claremont McKenna College. Your host Matt Miller is the policy and communications advisor for Capital Group. An author and former Washington Post columnist, Matt was co-host of the public radio program Left, Right & Center. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  Do you have any suggested topics for Capital Ideas? Please contact our editorial team at [email protected]. The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, please visit the capitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.