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It's time now for Ask An Expert. Every weekday at 9:20 AM, KCBS gives you direct access to top experts in various fields. The massive deal between Netflix and Warner Brothers is just the latest in a long trend of media mergers and consolidation and we're breaking down how viewers and consumers are affected by these corporate changes. This comes as social media sites, podcasts, and short-form video platforms have carved out a larger role in the media landscape. For more, KCBS's Steve Scott spoke with Sarah Zimmerman, Lecturer of Business Communication at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.