- Disney has reportedly laid off nearly 60 people in its media distribution division (Variety)
- …And its SVOD won’t adopt the Netflix model and drop all episodes at once, opting instead for a weekly release schedule (The Verge)
- How Mattel is looking “beyond toys” to help its brands succeed (AdWeek)
- YouTube has moved one of its originals out from behind the paywall. Could a strategy shift be next? (Engadget)
- Why kids enjoy Peanuts even though its humor is so adult (The Atlantic)

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- Disney has reportedly laid off nearly 60 people in its media distribution division (Variety)
- ...And its SVOD won't adopt the Netflix model and drop all episodes at once, opting instead for a weekly release schedule (The Verge)
- How Mattel is looking "beyond toys" to help its brands succeed (AdWeek)
- YouTube has moved one of its originals out from behind the paywall. Could a strategy shift be next? (Engadget)
- Why kids enjoy Peanuts even though its humor is so adult (The Atlantic)
August 30, 2019