We only trust who we want to and are suspicious of everyone else.
Source: Pew Affirms Media Confirmation Bias, American News Consumers More Polarized Than Ever 01/24/2020
Tag Archives: media
facebook killed collegehumor
This quote:
sources tell Digiday that CollegeHumor’s bet on platform video cost the company its financial health. After Facebook video failed to deliver the revenue the media industry had hoped for, and its years of frustration with YouTube ad rates, CollegeHumor had to make a move to address its high operating expenses.
the thiel model
Intimidating the fourth estate.
Source: Steph Korey returns; Away luggage hires defamation law firm
lead with libraries
Libraries are the kind of truly radical idea that would be unthinkable if someone tried to implement it today. It makes sense for them to be leading instituions in every aspect of the community, including journalism.
Source: Join local libraries on the frontlines of civic engagement » Nieman Journalism Lab
facebook claims another victim
“Pivot to video,” they said.
Source: Barry Diller’s IAC Sells CollegeHumor, Fired 100 Employees
binge vs moderation
it does seem that Netflix may have to make some alterations to its release strategy, even if it’s just to not apply the same model to every title.
social, mobile and more in the 2010s
Great roundup of some key stats from Pew.
Source: Key ways the U.S. changed in the 2010s | Pew Research Center
sin pays
Media will willingingly enable vice as a means to keep its collective head above water in 2020.
Source: Gambling will overwhelm sports media in 2020 – Digiday
uninformed, uninterested
The latest in a series of reports showing the decline in number of local news outlets is bad for society and everyone in it.
Source: Growing local news deserts endanger democracy, study finds | PBS NewsHour Weekend
people choosing podcasts
There are only so many hours everyone has in the day, and the buzz right now is with podcasts, not so much music.
Source: Are Podcasts Destroying the Music Business’s Potential Growth? – Rolling Stone
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