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. […]
Is radio still a thing?
Radio, one of the most enduring forms of media, continues to stand strong throughout time. While it’s easy to think that podcasts, live streams, and other contemporary media formats have overshadowed it, radio’s resilience deserves a second look. Interestingly, the media industry holds a positive outlook on radio. Post-COVID-19, in 2021, investors showed a keen […]
Media Predictions 2024
2023 has unfolded as a year of remarkable events within the media landscape, from the writers’ strike and influencer scams to the notable renaming of Twitter. Some of these developments were anticipated, while others took us by surprise. Given this unpredictability, making reliable forecasts for the coming year seems challenging. Nevertheless, certain trends have emerged, […]
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 […]
The beauty community gets ugly (again)
In a prior discussion, we touched upon the issue of beauty influencers eroding trust on online platforms through dishonest reviews (see the new scammers). Initially, this led to a loss of trust and followers for many users. However, it has now sparked even more pronounced reactions, significantly impacted the profitability and influenced wielded by 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, […]
Outsourcing creativity
As it has been explored in previous posts, creativity wields diverse values, especially when amplified by the dynamic channels of social media or specific platforms, such as fan-generated content. Numerous artists enthusiastically embrace their passions with the primary goal of sharing and enhancing the online communities they are a part of. But what’s interesting is […]
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 […]
