Decoder with Nilay Patel Is streaming just becoming cable again? Julia Alexander thinks so
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Apr 5, 2022 
Julia Alexander, a Senior Strategy Analyst at Parrot Analytics and co-host of the Downstream podcast, dives into the evolving streaming landscape. She critiques how platforms are beginning to resemble traditional cable, with Netflix's shift toward games and potential ad offerings becoming a new norm. The conversation also touches on Disney's leadership conflicts and WarnerMedia's tumultuous changes, emphasizing how these developments shape content creation and viewer engagement in today's entertainment world.
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The Streaming Content Equation
- Streaming services need new, hyped content to attract subscribers.
- They also need large catalogs to retain subscribers after the initial hype fades.
Targeting Underserved Audiences
- Target underserved audiences like teenage girls and young women of color with content.
- This approach is cheaper and can increase subscriptions and reduce churn.
Chapek's Challenge
- Bob Chapek's operational approach clashes with Disney's creative culture.
- Communicating with creatives is crucial for success in a creative company.