Barry Diller on Trump, Mergers, Content Creation

The transcript covers various topics including Trump's opinion on the AT&T Time Warner deal and its impact on stocks, the CBS Viacom merger, and strategies for Paramount. It discusses the role of tech companies like Netflix, Amazon, and Apple in content distribution and production. Vimeo's strategy and its competition with major streaming services are explored. The evolution of cable TV bundles and the shift to data transmission are analyzed. Finally, the integration of technology in cars at CES is discussed.

What was Trump's stance on the AT&T Time Warner deal?

• He supported it.

• He was indifferent.

• He was not a fan.

• He had no opinion.

Why did the CBS Viacom merger fail according to the transcript?

• Lack of interest from CBS.

• Disagreement on sale price.

• Technological challenges.

• Regulatory issues.

What is considered the simplest aspect of the movie business?

• Financial management.

• Technological advancements.

• Narrative storytelling.

• Marketing strategies.

What is the primary role of tech companies like Apple and Amazon in the content space?

• Content creation.

• Content distribution.

• Content censorship.

• Content regulation.

What is Vimeo's strategy in the content distribution market?

• To compete directly with Netflix.

• To merge with a larger tech company.

• To remain independent and niche.

• To focus solely on sports content.

How has the cable TV bundle model changed over the years?

• It has evolved to offer more choices.

• It has remained the same.

• It has become more expensive.

• It has been completely replaced by streaming.

What new trend was observed at CES regarding cars?

• Cars are now being used as content platforms.

• Cars are being phased out of CES.

• Cars are focusing on traditional features.

• Cars are not part of CES.