Today, we have a plethora of new media platforms, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more. These platforms have changed the way we consume entertainment, offering us a vast library of content that can be accessed at any time.
Linear programming is replaced by on-demand, autoplay, and personalized recommendations. Netflix’s recommendation engine does not ask “What is popular?” but “What is popular for you ?” This creates what Pariser (2011) calls “filter bubbles” – personalized reality tunnels where users rarely encounter content that challenges their worldview. LANewGirl.24.08.13.Episode.390.Ashley.Tee.XXX.1...
No discussion is complete without the shadows. Because entertainment content and popular media are now the primary sources of "news" for most people under 30, the lines between fact and fiction have eroded. Today, we have a plethora of new media
The intersection is what Henry Jenkins (2006) calls “convergence culture,” where media flows across multiple platforms and where audience participation is actively solicited. Netflix’s recommendation engine does not ask “What is
This diversity extends to identity. Audiences today demand authenticity. The success of Pose , Heartstopper , and Reservation Dogs proves that niche demographics, when served with respect, have massive purchasing power. However, this has also led to the phenomenon of "tokenism" and the equally frustrating "queerbaiting" or "rainbow capitalism," where studios use diversity as a marketing tool without substantive narrative weight.
The episode explores how the landscape for creators has shifted this year, with Ashley sharing her personal "survival guide" for staying relevant. Listener Q&A: