Is TV’s next sure-fire hit, “Disclaimer”, a must-watch or a dud?
It was simply selecting whatever would most shock and compel people to watch longer.
Johann Hari • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
The subscription model means content providers are paid regularly no matter the quality and quantity of the product. Makes sense – being paid on a regular basis before you make content is awesome, but in this subscription economy, we have lost the ability to place value on each individual film. If the company spends time and energy on only certain ... See more
The Disappearance of the Hit-Driven Business Model
Depp vs Heard trial offered a window into the future of media, where content creators serve as the personalities breaking news to an increasing number of viewers — and, in turn, define the online narrative around major events. In this new landscape, every big news event becomes an opportunity to amass followers and clout, and the money that inevita... See more
The Pop Craveification of Breaking News
The good news is that audiences want something smarter and more in-depth.