Thomas Ashley

Is CEO Pay signaling the next financial crisis.

CEO Pay Is Back in the Spotlight — Does It Rhyme With 2006?

Executive take Wall Street and big tech CEOs are again posting eye‑catching paydays, but the bigger question for investors isn’t the headline number—it’s the wiring underneath. In 2006, finance-industry compensation frequently rewarded balance‑sheet expansion and near‑term revenue with limited downside …

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Warner shareholders take a close look at Paramount offer.

Warner Bros. Discovery Board Weighs Paramount’s $108 B Sweetened Bid as $2.8 B Netflix Break Fee Looms

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board is weighing whether to reopen the sale of the media giant after an unsolicited sweetener from Paramount’s David Ellison led bidding five days ago. Accepting Paramount’s revised offer would automatically trigger a sizable termination fee – Warner …

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Independent film producers left in the lurch by Redbox parent chicken soup for the soul bankruptcy

“Bankrupt Redbox Leaves Indie Filmmakers High and Dry — Millions in Unpaid Film Deals May Never Be Recovered”

​The recent bankruptcy of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), parent company of Redbox, has left numerous film studios and producers facing significant financial losses due to unpaid licensing fees. Major entertainment companies such as Universal Studios, Sony Pictures, …

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Find your authentic voice in direct sales

The Core Principles of Direct Sales—and 5 Strategies for Winning Over Today’s Consumer.

In an era where digital noise is constant and consumer trust is hard-earned, direct sales offers something rare: personal connection. It’s a business model built not on mass marketing, but on relationships—and when done right, it can drive significant growth. …

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CinemaCon 2025

Post CinemaCon, Cinemas Should Rethink Strategy—and Look Beyond Major Studios

This week’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas was once again dominated by frustration over shortened theatrical windows. Many exhibitors, led by Cinema United chief Michael O’Leary, called for a return to standardized 45-day exclusive runs before films migrate to digital platforms. …

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