ResearchBuzz: FirehoseTubefilter: Streaming viewers have clear preferences: They want to watch older shows for free. “Since 2020, the shows that have captured the most U.S. streaming watch time — and the most placements in Nielsen’s associated top-ten rankings — are familiar favorites from network and cable TV.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/01/streaming-viewers-have-clear-preferences-they-want-to-watch-older-shows-for-free-tubefilter/
The Internet is CrackWho Decides What Succeeds in Film?
Andy Lauer challenges the idea that Hollywood controls what becomes a hit.
In this episode, actor/director Andy Lauer joins us to discuss parenting in a screen-heavy culture and the erosion of job security for actors in the age of streaming. A thoughtful conversation about art, economics, and audience influence.
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#Podcast #FilmIndustry #StreamingMedia #Parenting #CreativeLabor
Setting Boundaries in a Screen-First World
Andy Lauer discusses parenting choices, screen exposure, and resisting outside pressure when raising kids.
A thoughtful conversation with actor/director Andy Lauer about parenting in the age of constant screens and how streaming has transformed labor and job security in acting.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/nIc92qk6tEI
#Parenting #DigitalLife #ScreenTime #AndyLauer #StreamingMedia #CreativeLabor
Macwelt – News, Tipps und Tests von Apple-ExpertenApple Music in ChatGPT: So funktioniert es, das bringt es
Techdirt: Enshittification Ahoy: Streaming Video Price Hikes Show No Sign Of Slowing Down. “Paramount was the latest to boost streaming prices this month as the company tries to recoup debt created by its massive recent acquisition of CBS and Bari Weiss’ weird, overvalued right wing troll blog. In addition to price hikes, companies are intent on just generally being more annoying and making […]
Tubefilter: Tubi’s creator slate brings new and returning shows to 100 million monthly active users. “Five months after launching a creator-packed content hub, Tubi is rolling out a related slate of original programs. The Fox-owned streaming service is working with six creators — all of whom have seven-digit subscriber counts on YouTube — to produce exclusive shows that are beginning to […]
Broadband TV News: Older viewers drive YouTube’s long-form growth. “Based on a 56,000-respondent global tracker, Ampere says 85% of internet users now watch YouTube each month, with 18% of users reporting that they watch full-length movies and TV shows on the platform. The strongest engagement with this long-form catalogue sits among 35-64-year-olds, challenging perceptions of YouTube as a […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/11/12/broadband-tv-news-older-viewers-drive-youtubes-long-form-growth/
Tubefilter: 43% of Gen Z chooses YouTube and TikTok over traditional TV. Microdramas are a big reason why.. “According to Activate CEO Michael Wolf, who presented the firm’s findings at the WSJ Tech Live event, 43% of Gen Z respondents listed YouTube and TikTok as their preferred destinations for entertainment and news. Microdramas are one of several formats drawing attention; those brief […]
Xavier MarecaThe Stranger Things 5 trailer demonstrates exceptional narrative craftsmanship
The production team selected Queen's "Who Wants to Live Forever" as the soundtrack, creating a powerful juxtaposition with Hawkins transformed into a military-occupied quarantine zone. Originally composed by Brian May for Highlander (1986).
#StrangerThings5 #ContentStrategy #Storytelling #StreamingMedia #DataDrivenNarrative #Netflix #MusicInMedia #PopCulture #AI #MediaAnalysis #XaviCulture
MakeUseOf: This app streams live sports legally and it’s free. “As a lifelong sports fan, I have repeatedly tried ‘free’ streaming subscriptions, knowing full well that there would be hidden fees and additional costs further down the road. I recently realized I needed to cancel some subscriptions to save money, but I still had to get my sports fix without resorting to piracy. Thankfully, […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/11/01/makeuseof-this-app-streams-live-sports-legally-and-its-free/
