The best part of FAST TV is the choice it takes away
The advent of streaming, and cord-cutting, allowed viewers a more intentional relationship to TV, at least in theory. When Netflix and other platforms began dumping entire seasons of shows at once, binging became a byword for paying deep attention, as viewers gave themselves over to intricate drama or quirky comedy. But now we’re learning to stream... See more
Kyle Chayka • “Emily in Paris” and the Rise of Ambient TV
REDEF ORIGINAL: Age of Abundance: How the Content Explosion will Invert the Media Industry
Tal Shacharredef.comWhat Netflix and Spotify both did was dress up this obviously better consumer experience with an interface and a proposition that was (1) legal and (2) worth paying for in big chunks. And we all did.
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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
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