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These platforms are stealing oxygen from legacy media. A teenager today is more likely to know a streamer's catchphrase than a line from this year's Oscar Best Picture winner. filmflyxxx
Services like Letterboxd (for films) and Goodreads (for books) are overtaking generalist social media because they offer a signal in the noise. In the battle for popular media, "discovery" is the holy grail. The platforms that solve the paradox of choice—helping users find the needle in the infinite haystack—will win the next decade. If you meant: These platforms are stealing oxygen
We are seeing a return to "hangout shows"—ensemble casts with low conflict, clear character archetypes, and dialogue that works as well on audio as it does on video. Abbott Elementary, Ted Lasso, and Only Murders in the Building are modern hits precisely because they feel like a warm blanket, not a homework assignment. In the battle for popular media, "discovery" is
When we say "entertainment content and popular media," the layperson still thinks of movies and TV. But the true behemoths of the sector are now video games and podcasting.
If you meant:
These platforms are stealing oxygen from legacy media. A teenager today is more likely to know a streamer's catchphrase than a line from this year's Oscar Best Picture winner.
Services like Letterboxd (for films) and Goodreads (for books) are overtaking generalist social media because they offer a signal in the noise. In the battle for popular media, "discovery" is the holy grail. The platforms that solve the paradox of choice—helping users find the needle in the infinite haystack—will win the next decade.
We are seeing a return to "hangout shows"—ensemble casts with low conflict, clear character archetypes, and dialogue that works as well on audio as it does on video. Abbott Elementary, Ted Lasso, and Only Murders in the Building are modern hits precisely because they feel like a warm blanket, not a homework assignment.
When we say "entertainment content and popular media," the layperson still thinks of movies and TV. But the true behemoths of the sector are now video games and podcasting.
