The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway No Mercy / No Malice: Peak Hollywood
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Jan 13, 2024 The podcast dives into Hollywood's dwindling influence as younger audiences flock to platforms like TikTok. It compares Hollywood's struggles to Detroit's auto industry, emphasizing the need for adaptation in the face of changing trends. It explores the rise of global markets and user-generated content, showcasing how these shifts reshape storytelling. There’s also a focus on economic challenges, like 'movie inequality,' where a few blockbuster hits overshadow others. Personal anecdotes weave through the discussion, giving a rich context to Hollywood's evolution.
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TikTok's Impact
- TikTok's immense popularity among youth signifies a major shift in entertainment consumption.
- This parallels the rise of Datsun, which disrupted the American auto industry and foreshadows potential challenges for Hollywood.
Parallel Histories
- Hollywood and Detroit, born around the same time, experienced parallel growth and faced similar challenges.
- Detroit's decline started with the rise of Japanese automakers, while Hollywood adapted by improving film quality.
Hollywood's Adaptation
- Hollywood adapted to the threat of television by focusing on quality content.
- It embraced new talent and explored themes relevant to the changing times, unlike Detroit's stagnation.