The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway No Mercy / No Malice: Stream On
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Jun 14, 2025 Dive into the evolving landscape of streaming, where YouTube is leaping over Netflix in audience engagement. Explore how major media companies are strategically maneuvering through debt and competition. Tune in as they tackle the gripping challenges of subscription costs and customer retention in the streaming wars. Discover the shift from communal TV experiences to on-demand viewing and its effects on societal connection. Can media spark a re-emergence of empathy? Find out in this engaging discussion!
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YouTube's Streaming Dominance
- YouTube has become the top streaming platform, surpassing Netflix in TV content distribution and viewing share.
- Its market value estimated independently rivals Netflix's, highlighting its dominance in streaming.
Creators and AI Disruption
- Individual creators disrupted Hollywood more than Netflix did, exemplified by Mr. Beast's massive viewership.
- AI content creators are emerging, potentially disrupting creator economics further.
Netflix's Evolution and Strategy
- Netflix acts like a mimic octopus, constantly evolving from DVD rentals to streaming and now incorporating AI and vertical video.
- Its latest redesign focuses on content agnosticism and maximizing viewer attention.
