Joe Flint

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Staff Reporter at Wall Street Journal

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Joe Flint is a seasoned entertainment business reporter for the Wall Street Journal, based in Los Angeles. He specializes in covering major media and streaming companies like Netflix and Disney, with a focus on corporate strategy, mergers, and content. He is a graduate of New York University.

Outside of his reporting, Joe is a passionate New York sports fan. He actively follows and supports the Mets (MLB), the Jets (NFL), and the Knicks (NBA), often sharing his allegiance publicly.

During his tenure at the Los Angeles Times, he founded the influential "Morning Fix" newsletter, a roundup of media industry news.

Personality Overview

Generous

Fast Adopter

Decisive

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Streaming Industry Dynamics
His reporting extensively analyzes the business strategies, content slates, and competitive positioning of major streaming services including Netflix, Disney, and Apple.
Media Company Leadership
He frequently breaks news and provides in-depth coverage of executive changes, corporate restructuring, and strategic shifts at major media conglomerates like Disney and Paramount.
New York Sports
He is a self-proclaimed "diehard" fan of the New York Mets, Jets, and Knicks, which is a key personal interest outside of his professional beat.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2014
Staff Reporter at Wall Street Journal
4-2009 - 7-2014
Staff Writer at Los Angeles Times
5-2006 - 4-2009
Director, Industy Programs at Paley Center for Media
10-1999 - 5-2006
Staff Reporter at Wall Street Journal
5-1997 - 9-1999
Senior Writer at Entertainment Weekly

Education

BA from New York University

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Insights For Selling To Joe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joe is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joe

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joe move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Joe take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Joe

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