CNBC’s annual anonymous media executive predictions are here! 16 influential executives made bold bets for the year ahead, covering M&A, sports, and miscellaneous predictions. Last year’s predictions saw Comcast bid on Warner Bros. Discovery assets, TV broadcast mergers, and more, with some hits and misses. This year’s list includes potential acquisitions by Apple, Amazon, and YouTube, as well as predictions about sports, media rights deals, and industry shakeups. Stay tuned!

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