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This graph got me thinking: What's shaping our viewing preferences today? As the brilliant chart by Bo McCready shows, some genres like Thriller have enjoyed a steady climb, while others, like Documentary, seem to have exploded in popularity since the 2000s (thanks in no small part to streaming). Meanwhile, Westerns seem to be riding off into the sunset. The rise of streaming is a clear catalyst, opening up a vast and diverse library of content and giving us the power to binge-watch whenever we please. But there's more to the story. So, what else is influencing our evolving tastes? 🌎 Globalized Content: We're exposed to stories and styles from around the world like never before. A K-drama binge one night, a Scandi-noir thriller the next – it's all part of the mix. 📲 Social Media Buzz: A viral recommendation on TikTok can turn a niche show into a global phenomenon overnight. Word-of-mouth marketing has gone digital and supercharged. 🌀 Cultural Shifts: The topics we care about as a society shape the stories we seek out. Rising awareness of social issues fuels demand for documentaries and diverse narratives. 🧓 Nostalgia Cycles: Every decade or so, we seem to revisit the past. The 80s are back in fashion (again!), and so are those neon-drenched thrillers. 💻 The "Algorithm Effect": Personalized recommendations on streaming platforms can nudge us towards content we might not have discovered otherwise, potentially shaping our preferences over time. The past 10 years have been a whirlwind of change. Traditional TV schedules feel like a relic, and we're curating our own viewing experiences. But one thing remains constant: the power of a great story. What do you think? What factors are shaping the viewing habits in your markets? #TVstrategy #tvcontent #streaming #otttv #broadcasting #television

PSA: stop running full catalog ads in breaking news content. The logic isn't sound. The back catalog listens are remnant auto downloads that will not become listens or are not worth the advertiser's spend. This applies to most if not all news, companion content for reality TV, and some finance content (if it's about the current market). Especially in our current news cycle, the fall off in performance after launch is dramatic. High-converting listeners are not listening to news from two weeks ago. I'll give more grace to bachelor content as there's more latency... but not that much more. Sell episodically, raise the rate, and deliver quality listens.

From a Single Button to Digital Dopamine Hits: Fueling Instant Gratification "Turning off autoplay resulted in about a 21 minute decrease in average watching time per day and about an 18 minute decrease in average session lengths. It also resulted in about a 24 second increase in time between viewings within a session." "Participants watched TV series far more than movies. About 86% of time spent viewing content on Netflix was for TV series. Moreover, TV series make up nearly 93% of total viewing occurrences..." https://lnkd.in/erQJMhV2 #HumanComputerInteraction #UserExperience #DecisionMaking #DigitalWellBeing

What do you trust or relate to more when it comes to video content? Polished videos or ones that are raw? Is that a relevant distinction—can a video be both? The late Anthony Bourdain comes to mind. Does it matter where you're watching the video: YouTube, Instagram, Netflix? On your TV vs. mobile device? Incidentally, where do YOU watch most videos? These are the questions I've been debating with the dream production team and my YouTube channel partners Ti22 Films . No one wants to watch a shaky low res video with crackly audio, that's non-negotiable. But there's so much more to it than that. This latest video was shot at the same bakery I took Phil Rosenthal to on his Netflix show, Somebody Feed Phil. It aims at blending both that raw immersive feel that feels natural to me with the high production quality that is second nature to Ti22 Films. What do you think? 🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://linktw.in/zKqYGY #contentstrategy #videomarketing #foodshow

Metadata is a buzzword in the entertainment technology industry, but what does it actually mean? More importantly, why is high-quality metadata crucial for an enhanced TV viewing experience? Join us as Michael Kraskin breaks it down:

K7 Media reports that Netflix acquired their first YouTube user-generated video to stream on their platform. It was a video by YouTuber Niko Omilana, who shared his experience running for election as London Mayor in 2021. I think it may only be available in the UK as I couldn't find it on the platform in the US for now. With the rise in quality of user-generated productions, and many YouTube videos running the length of a half-hour TV series or more, the line between professional 'unscripted' productions and user-generated ones continues to blur. The effect isn't necessarily limited to grassroots documentaries like Omilana's. As a viewer, my love for House Hunters International easily translates into binge-watching moving or decorating videos on Youtube by individual contributors. There's a great apartment makeover series on YouTube by Alexandra Gater, for example. It's so well executed and packaged, you could easily picture it on Discovery+'s HGTV hub. I wouldn't be surprised to see more YouTube based user-generated content coming to traditional streamers soon.

Metadata is a buzzword in the entertainment technology industry, but what does it actually mean? More importantly, why is high-quality metadata crucial for an enhanced TV viewing experience? Join us as Michael Kraskin breaks it down:

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I've asked this question hundreds of times: "𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙏𝙞𝙠𝙏𝙤𝙠 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙?" Your answer will explain why short-form content is dying 💁🏼♀️ YouTube recently becoming the top streaming platform. (𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘹, 𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘺+). Here's why long-form content wins: → It keeps viewers invested in your content for much longer → The content you create remains relevant for years → It drives deeper engagement with your audience → It allows you to tell more compelling stories → It helps you position yourself as an expert → It creates a memorable experience → It keeps people on the platform I've made hundreds of short videos. But since realising the 𝙃𝙐𝙂𝙀 power of long-form, I'm investing hours of my week into creating videos specifically for YouTube on TV. I'm challenging myself to create 1 video a week, for 52 weeks. I'll update you in three months with my progress 👌🏻

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