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Television Made You - Entertainment? Propaganda? Programming by industry name. How many years has the TV screen in all its various sizes, stolen from your presumably sane life? Living vicariously through game shows where women of all shapes and sizes jump up and down when the charismatic and gamesome Bob Barker, tightly holding his microphone shouts out, “Come on Down.” You can just see the chills running up and down the spines of all of those glued to their TV screens every weekday morning. Every housewives' vicarious dream is to be on stage with Bob and other contestants and ultimately land a new Frigidaire. . The shut-ins of all genders after they feast on the game shows can catch up on the daily soaps. As The Something Another World Turns starts the afternoon lineup. Life is good with afternoon snacks tightly held in each hand. Mustn't miss out on the grains of sand filtering through the hourglass of time. . The evening news: Where the realities of the world are blurred and carefully choreographed soundbites that are not so clearly designed to make you feel informed but always leaving you with unimaginably and unanswered questions. . The breadwinner, whether it be man or woman walks through the evening door hungry for dinner. What could possibly be a more appetizing way to end a hard-working day? Sitting down with a freshly heated TV dinner perfectly ensconced on a well-positioned TV tray, just the right distance from the flickering black and white TV that in some time, in the not-too-distant future, will be in living Peacock color. . Those were the days of our lives in 1973. The times were… . Please enjoy reading the rest at: https://lnkd.in/gpZffDnz It’s free to do so. You may never look at your TV the same way again. . #television #TV #watchingtelevition #watchingtv #eveningnews #soapopera #70sTV #familytime #library #tvdinner #AI #priceisright #bobbarker #newsletter #lifeexperience #reallifeexperiences

THE MAGIC OF 3 ! “Grey’s Anatomy” is “soapy” and “emotional.” “Emily in Paris” is “campy” and “quirky.” “Our Planet II” is “relaxing” and “captivating,” while “Gravity” is “suspenseful” and “visually striking.” Words such as these — displayed near the synopsis and movie-poster-style tile for each one of the thousands of titles on Netflix — appear to be scooped out of a grab bag. In fact, they are a critical tool to induce viewers to click play, and a key to Netflix’s dominance. The two- or three-word tags, meant to convey the gestalt of a show or movie, regularly help viewers choose a show from the service’s nearly endless library, the company says. The words are selected by about 30 employees — so-called taggers. Here is a fascinating article at NEWYORKTIMES.COM about the most loved entertainment kingdom of the world https://lnkd.in/gDpiJ7WC

Mr. Beast’s deal with Amazon isn’t the first Youtuber we’ve seen partnering with the big streamers and it won’t be the last. Issa Rae got a deal for Insecure with HBO because of her online series 'Awkward Black Girl.' a comedy loosely based on her life. And following this the success of Insecure led to an even bigger deal for Issa and HBO for a slew of other shows including 'Rap Sh*t', 'Sweet Life,' and others. Attention is king. Storytelling is king. People who can get attention from the masses will keep being rewarded. They will be rewarded by those who want to attract more eyeballs to their platforms, products, and services. And social media is a treasure trove of individuals who have mastered this. Open platforms with limited resources. Creators who often have nothing more than a good idea and the confidence to execute it. Imagine what these individuals could do with resources. That’s how you get 14 Emmy award nominations and a cult fanbase like Issa. That's how you get Mr. Beast and his slew of businesses and products. Give the creators space to create.

Happy Friday! In this issue of FRIDAY'S ESPRESSO, we look at the phenomenon of "rap shows", which are perfect for a young audience. Plus lots of other news, including a "scandalous" dating show...  SUBSCRIBE to the world's most followed independent FREE NEWSLETTER to get a different perspective on the UNSCRIPTED around the world by clicking the RED BUTTON in the articles. https://lnkd.in/dTbgZeeg

Can using distracting strategies truly hide the fact that you're not delivering on your core promise or delivering worthwhile product? Seven Network's news arm is trying to lure in more unassuming viewers and disguise their inability to deliver genuine news (therefore more ad dollars). They want you to laugh and look into the falsehoods of horoscopes while ignoring their incompetence. This is very much a very poorly planned out PR manoeuvre after they were found to be funding the vices of a truly devious sort for the sake of cheque book journalism. When you're found out for not delivering on your promise, don't hide it. Rethink your business and use your marketing to show it.

Over the past few years, the Pulsar Research team have been working with major studios and networks, leveraging network analysis to quantify the impact of audience shape and structure on the discourse surrounding some of the biggest film and TV releases. In our latest post, Ethan delves into the intricacies of audience conversation structures for two Netflix releases, #Beef and #TheNightAgent, uncovering how these audience patterns influence cultural impact and generate buzz. Take a read and reach out if you've got any questions. 👉Critical Darling vs. Ratings Hit: how do the audiences of Netflix shows differ? https://lnkd.in/ghb6FUpg

The author of this NYTimes piece was really speaking to me—"Here's Why You Hate Watching TV Right Now." https://lnkd.in/gm7a6XhS Ms. Mattoo—an industry insider herself—is calling attention to a critical point: the experience of watching TV is both the what (the shows, movies, etc) and the how (the end-to-end UX, the detailed UI, the discovery of new stuff, the pleasure of changing the channel). It's neither one by itself. Despite all the money poured into both the what and the how, today's current TV experiences are falling short. Mattoo's attention to Tubi and a conversation with its CEO Anjali Sud is particularly enlightening. It turns out, Gen Z is responding to an older model of the experience that might make them remarkably Boomer-ish (surprise!). It turns out, you can unlock a wonderful way of experiencing modern TV with conventional interfaces. I don't agree with everything in here, nor do I have the same sense of "it was so much better in the past" nostalgia Mattoo invokes. After all, the phrase "500 channels and nothing is on" resonated for a reason. But I am here for her longing for a "a digital future for television that feels like it’s built by people, not a desolate machine-learning loop." If that's something that interests you as well, I'd love to hear from you.

As a lifelong comic book enthusiast who has built a career celebrating diverse narratives, I was absolutely blown away by Netflix's Supacell! This show has quickly become one of my all-time favorite superhero series. Rapman, also known as Andrew Onwubolu, masterfully uses a mutation of sickle cell disease as the origin of superpowers, presenting an innovative and deeply moving approach to the science fiction and superhero genre. Supacell isn't just a show; it's a cultural milestone that challenges stereotypes associated with the Black community and showcases the transformative potential of media to connect and inspire. The series follows five seemingly ordinary Black people from South London, all linked by a family history of sickle cell disease and the sudden emergence of superpowers. What sets Supacell apart is its raw, authentic portrayal of the characters' struggles and triumphs. These individuals, like Michael (Tosin Cole), who discovers he can time travel, and Sabrina (Nadine Mills), who learns she has telekinetic abilities, grapple with personal dilemmas such as job insecurity, poverty, and violence, all while trying to navigate their newfound powers. Supacell boldly confronts societal failings and shatters narrow portrayals of Black life, offering a profound commentary on resilience and the complexity of the human experience. Supacell is a game-changer in superhero storytelling. Have you experienced it? #netflix #entertainment #superhero #inspire

Hi everyone, sharing with you today my 3rd episode on "Different take on popular culture and Health", in which I discuss Disney's Tinkerbell as an example of media messages and body images. Enjoy 😊 #disneymovies #bodyimage

Diving into the Skydance Paramount Saga! If you've been following the fascinating journey of Skydance and Paramount like I have, you won't want to miss this insightful podcast episode. #Skydance #Paramount #EntertainmentIndustry LightShed Ventures