Ankler Agenda YEAR-END HOLIDAY MAILBAG: Your Burning Questions, Answered
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Dec 30, 2025 The hosts dive into the trends sparking hope for 2026, celebrating the resilience of TV and the growth of the creator economy. They discuss how the 2023 strikes accelerated Hollywood's downturn rather than causing it. The trio weighs in on which dead streaming services deserve a revival—Elaine longs for early Hulu, while Natalie reminisces about niche comedy options. They also tackle YouTube's potential for live-event rights, suggesting golf and tennis. Finally, excitement brews for must-watch shows and films in the coming years!
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Gifts Sourced From Pop-Culture Staples
- Sean often picks pop-culture gifts drawn from 80s and 90s movie lines and repeats successful bits.
- His panda watch and Wall Street/Gordon Gekko references proved especially popular with listeners.
Plan Creators' Long-Term Businesses
- Try guiding creators toward building sustainable businesses beyond short-term fame.
- Plan exits or company structures now so creator brands can scale and survive longtime transitions.
Algorithms Keep Creator Opportunities Fresh
- Creator platforms remain dynamic because algorithms create constant new discovery windows.
- That shifting landscape ensures ongoing opportunities for new creators to emerge.