The Year in Media and Entertainment: What’s Broken (News), What’s Surging (Netflix), and What’s Next
Plain English with Derek Thompson
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Navigating Media’s Shifting Landscape
This chapter examines the recent layoffs and challenges in major media outlets, attributing them to systemic issues rather than just leadership failures. It discusses the effects of the Internet on journalism's revenue models and how this disruption is mirrored in the broader media industry, including Hollywood and franchise dynamics. Additionally, it highlights the cultural phenomenon of 'Barbenheimer' and its implications for future film marketing and audience engagement.
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