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Hollywood is undergoing one of the biggest transformations in its history. In today’s episode of "Conversations With the Experts", Dan Martin continues his conversation with Eleven Canterbury consultant Blair Westlake, former Chairman of Universal Television, who breaks down how streaming, AI, and shifting audience habits are reshaping the business of entertainment. From the decline of the box office to the rise of digital platforms, Blair offers an insider’s perspective on what it will take for studios to adapt, and what the future of filmmaking might really look like. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts.

The way we watch movies has changed forever, and Eleven Canterbury consultant Blair Westlake, former Chairman of Universal Television, knows a thing or two about it. In this short from a recent episode of “Conversation With the Experts", Blair breaks down exactly when the shift began. He points to a key turning point: 2005, the peak of DVD sales. From there, revenues slid, theater attendance dipped, and production costs kept climbing faster than the Consumer Price Index. It doesn’t take an economist to see how that equation reshaped the entire industry. Insights like these are exactly why Eleven Canterbury leaders like Blair bring such powerful value to clients navigating complex shifts in their own industries. A link to the full episode, "The Future of Film: How Technology and Audience Habits Are Rewriting Hollywood,” is in the comments.

Can AI really take a seat in Hollywood’s writers’ rooms? 🎥In our latest episode of Conversations with the Experts, Dan Martin is joined by David Brownfield, an Eleven Canterbury consultant, veteran TV producer, and writer, to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of storytelling. From the rise of remote writers’ rooms after COVID to the ways AI can support (but not replace) creative voices, David offers an insider’s perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the entertainment industry. He makes one thing clear: AI may offer prompts, structure, and speed, but the spark of human imagination, wit, and originality is still the heart of storytelling. 👉 David is one of more than 3,000 on-demand senior leaders in the Eleven Canterbury network, who bring real-world experience to their work as expert witnesses, consultants, and interim executives. Their expertise helps organizations navigate complex challenges with insight that only comes from having been there themselves.

Think small. End homelessness. After leaving a highly successful corporate career, Eleven Canterbury consultant Wanda L. McArn discovered her Ikigai—and turned passion into purpose. Today, she’s helping prove that 3D-printed homes can redefine what’s possible and change lives. When passion meets purpose, innovation follows. Link to full episode, Taking on the Housing Crisis: One Tiny House at a Time, in the comments.

We’re on the lookout for former senior leaders in Big Tech who are ready for their next big challenge. If you have decades of leadership experience wrangling complex issues across the industry and want to put your expertise to work in high-stakes consulting, we’d like to hear from you! Contact info in the Comments below. #techleadership #seniorleadership #bigtech

Healthcare is one of the most personal and complicated issues Americans face today. In this episode of Conversations With the Experts, Eleven Canterbury healthcare expert Etan Walls cuts through the noise to explain why costs keep climbing, what’s behind billing confusion, and how transparency could make the system work better for everyone. If you’ve ever wondered why your medical bill looks the way it does, or what real reform could look like, this is a conversation worth your time. #healthcare #expertwitness #interimexecutives