Covid-19: Big shifts in the entertainment industry

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THE WAY WE CONSUME INFORMATION IS CHANGING

Unlike cable TV, platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Meta, and X offer real-time content and diverse formats. Some key shifts:

1. Sports events moving to streaming platforms

Traditional broadcast isn’t the default anymore. Platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV+ are acquiring live sports rights, giving