Lately, streaming networks have been particularly busy releasing new content, and the response has been very positive. Shows like “House of Dragons” and “Bridgerton” are keeping viewership high across various platforms. In fact, according to Netflix, users are more engaged than ever, spending over 10 hours a month on the platform, which is significantly higher […]
Freedom of speech vs censorship in Social Media
Some weeks ago, the US Supreme Court addressed one of the most dividing issues currently facing social media. The question at hand is how far platforms can go in silencing critics without overstepping legal boundaries. This case could determine the extent to which these platforms can regulate user content while still respecting free speech rights. […]
The renaissance of podcasts
In our last discussion, we touched on the resilience of radio and briefly mentioned the rise of podcasts. Today, we’d like to delve into an intriguing trend affecting this newer media format. Historically, Chinese users have favored quick and concise content, making them a primary audience for platforms that specialize in live streaming, a non-scripted […]
AI in Media
If you’ve been following our blog, you’re likely aware that we enjoy delving into media trends. In previous posts we’ve touched upon various implementations of AI in the media sector. However, there hasn’t been one where we thoroughly explore the progress of artificial intelligence in the media landscape over the past few months. In this […]
Integrating AI in content creation
Over the past year, the ascent of chat GPT and AI has sparked widespread debates across industries. The media sector, in particular, has shown keen interest in the potential outcomes that AI development can bring to the creation of news, scripts, and other content. However, reminiscent of the concerns raised during the writers’ strike, these […]
Writers’ guild is back!
Over the past few months, we’ve been closely following the writer’s strike in Hollywood. These professionals, awakened to the use of artificial intelligence in creativity, and fueled by sustained dissatisfaction over unfair compensation and missing bonuses for hit productions, brought the Hollywood industry to a standstill when their creative minds declared “enough is enough.” Initially, […]
Niche unleashed – from minority content to global trends
In this post, our intention is to shed light on a topic that often goes unnoticed amidst discussions about trends and current events in the media sphere. Rather than delving into the usual commentary on media-related news, we aim to explore a theme that typically doesn’t receive much attention in these debates. Our tendency has […]
From Twitter to X
Just when we thought the Twitter/Musk chronicles had settled and a balance had been struck between the CEO’s personality and the company’s profitability, Elon Musk surprises us yet again with what could be the ultimate bold decision for Twitter. Perhaps drawing inspiration from Facebook’s rebranding, Musk is set to completely rebrand the social media platform, […]