Kids Media Club Podcast: chat with Simon Pulman, entertainment lawyer
May 9, 2024
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Entertainment lawyer Simon Pulman chats with Jo, Emily, and Andrew about fast channels, old shows' popularity with young audiences, and the impact of TikTok on content creation. They discuss Gen Z's embrace of Tooby, changing media consumption habits, multi-platform strategies in kids' media, and the challenges of creator recognition in the TikTok era.
Younger audiences rediscover older shows on fast channels like Tooby, reflecting a trend of engaging with long-standing series.
Gen Z audiences prefer series with multi-season story arcs for predictability and commitment, impacting viewing habits and show development.
Deep dives
Insights on Tooby's Unique Streaming Approach and Gen Z Audience Interaction
Tooby's innovative streaming platform offers a combination of streaming and library content, attracting younger audiences who respond well to the free and ad-supported model. The rediscovery of older catalog content by Gen Z viewers on fast channels like Tooby highlights a trend where newer audiences engage with long-standing series, similar to the resurgence of older shows like Suits.
Shifts in Content Accessibility and Viewer Expectations
The podcast delves into the evolution of content accessibility from traditional linear channels to the abundance of digital platforms offering vast catalog content. The sheer volume of content available across digital channels presents a new challenge, as newer releases compete with extensive back catalogs for viewers' attention, leading to changes in audience consumption habits.
Audience Preferences for Predictable and Series-Driven Content
Younger audiences, especially Gen Z, exhibit a preference for series that offer a sense of predictability and commitment, favoring multi-season story arcs. This behavior is motivated by a desire to invest their attention wisely and avoid shows that could be abruptly canceled, influencing viewing habits and the development of long-running series.
Influencers Shaping Content Discovery and Audience Engagement
The podcast explores the rising influence of influencers and creators in content discovery, particularly among younger audiences, who increasingly trust recommendations from niche creators over traditional algorithmic suggestions. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube play a crucial role as discovery levers, reshaping how viewers interact with content and influencing the success of new releases.
This episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast sees the return of a friend of the show, entertainment lawyer Simon Pulman. In what they like to describe as a relaxed, free-form, and discursive chat, Jo, Emily, Andrew, and Simon shoot the breeze about topics like fast channels, the popularity of old shows for young audiences, and the tiktokification of everything.
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