#media-evolution
#media-evolution

fromLos Angeles Times

3 months ago

For many viewers, YouTube is TV now. What that means for Hollywood

YouTube is now the most-watched streamer in the U.S., outperforming Netflix and others.

Streaming on YouTube has surged, with a 27% increase in 2024.

YouTube's ad revenue exceeded $10 billion for the first time, highlighting its profitability.

Television

fromExchangewire

Triplelift Commemorates 100 Years of Television with Landmark Industry Report

TripleLift's report marks the centennial of television, reflecting on its evolution and future opportunities in connected TV advertising.

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 days ago

UK politics

The Guide #192: How reality TV and streaming has shaped 21st-century TV

fromLos Angeles Times

3 months ago

For many viewers, YouTube is TV now. What that means for Hollywood

YouTube is now the most-watched streamer in the U.S., outperforming Netflix and others.

Streaming on YouTube has surged, with a 27% increase in 2024.

YouTube's ad revenue exceeded $10 billion for the first time, highlighting its profitability.

Television

fromExchangewire

Triplelift Commemorates 100 Years of Television with Landmark Industry Report

TripleLift's report marks the centennial of television, reflecting on its evolution and future opportunities in connected TV advertising.

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 days ago

UK politics

The Guide #192: How reality TV and streaming has shaped 21st-century TV

The Best Podcasts of 2025 (So Far)

YouTube's dominance has reshaped podcasting, favoring video content while risking the marginalization of audio-only formats.

2 weeks ago

Serial's runaway success launched podcasts into the mainstream - Poynter

The creation of the "Serial" podcast transformed narrative journalism and established a new standard for storytelling in the podcasting medium.

Steve Goldstein: Podcasts: The Power Behind The Word "Podcast"

Podcasts are evolving from audio-only to include video content, challenging their traditional definition.

The rise of video on platforms like YouTube is blurring the lines of what constitutes a podcast.

4 weeks ago

RAIN Notes: April 30

The podcast industry has evolved beyond the term 'podcast' to include diverse media forms like chatcasts and storycasts.

The Interview': Megyn Kelly Is Embracing Her Bias and Rejecting the Old Rules'

Megyn Kelly endorsed Trump at his final rally, marking a significant shift in her career and alignment with conservative media.

fromVulture

The Best Podcasts of 2025 (So Far)

YouTube's dominance has reshaped podcasting, favoring video content while risking the marginalization of audio-only formats.

2 weeks ago

Serial's runaway success launched podcasts into the mainstream - Poynter

The creation of the "Serial" podcast transformed narrative journalism and established a new standard for storytelling in the podcasting medium.

Steve Goldstein: Podcasts: The Power Behind The Word "Podcast"

Podcasts are evolving from audio-only to include video content, challenging their traditional definition.

The rise of video on platforms like YouTube is blurring the lines of what constitutes a podcast.

4 weeks ago

RAIN Notes: April 30

The podcast industry has evolved beyond the term 'podcast' to include diverse media forms like chatcasts and storycasts.

The Interview': Megyn Kelly Is Embracing Her Bias and Rejecting the Old Rules'

Megyn Kelly endorsed Trump at his final rally, marking a significant shift in her career and alignment with conservative media.

How Barry Diller Stayed on Top

Barry Diller's memoir offers insights into consumer capitalism through personal and professional anecdotes.

#digital-era

Media industry

The Mercury News put all its news on the web for free 30 years ago. Did it open Pandora's box? - Poynter

fromBuzzFeed

Television

Older People Are Sharing With A 22-Year-Old What Life Was Like Before 9/11

Media industry

The Mercury News put all its news on the web for free 30 years ago. Did it open Pandora's box? - Poynter

fromBuzzFeed

Television

Older People Are Sharing With A 22-Year-Old What Life Was Like Before 9/11

'Diversity isn't political, it's commercial': Edgar Hernandez on why brands need new playbook for growth

Brands often misunderstand DEI as merely diversity, while it's essential for growth and authentic engagement with diverse audiences.

fromVulture

3 weeks ago

The Golden Globes Is Adding a Podcast Category in 2026

The Golden Globes will introduce a Best Podcast award in 2026 to celebrate storytelling in the podcast medium.

Women in technology

Barbara Walters didn't just break barriers. She rewrote the rules. Then she did it again. - Poynter

Barbara Walters made history as the first woman to co-anchor a national news show, transforming the media landscape.

YouTube turns 20 and is on track to be the biggest media company by revenue

YouTube drastically transformed online video sharing since its inception 20 years ago.

fromForbes

YouTube Responsible For 16% Of Global Internet Traffic

YouTube's unique business model leveraging both amateur and professional content has made it the largest traffic source on the internet in 2024.

Media industry

YouTube at 20: From Lazy Sunday' to Hot Ones'

fromBusiness Insider

Media industry

They built YouTube: Former execs recall the pirate early days, pivotal wins, and big headaches over its 20 years

fromwww.cnbc.com

YouTube turns 20 and is on track to be the biggest media company by revenue

YouTube drastically transformed online video sharing since its inception 20 years ago.

fromForbes

YouTube Responsible For 16% Of Global Internet Traffic

YouTube's unique business model leveraging both amateur and professional content has made it the largest traffic source on the internet in 2024.

YouTube at 20: From Lazy Sunday' to Hot Ones'

YouTube began with a simple video but has evolved into a critical media platform influencing content creation and consumption.

fromBusiness Insider

They built YouTube: Former execs recall the pirate early days, pivotal wins, and big headaches over its 20 years

YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of impact on media and culture.

Former execs reflect on their experiences and contributions during pivotal moments in YouTube's history.

When Mexico's richest man threw The New York Times a lifeline - Poynter

The New York Times navigated a significant financial crisis by accepting a $250 million loan from Carlos Slim in 2009.

Right-wing politics

The repeal of the fairness doctrine accelerated the polarization of US media - Poynter

NYC startup

When Mexico's richest man threw The New York Times a lifeline - Poynter

The New York Times navigated a significant financial crisis by accepting a $250 million loan from Carlos Slim in 2009.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Right-wing politics

The repeal of the fairness doctrine accelerated the polarization of US media - Poynter

more#journalism-history

OMG science

35 Years of Scientific American with an Editor Who Has Seen It All

The evolution of science journalism from the era before the Internet to today marks a significant transformation in how scientific information is disseminated.

fromInverse

75 Years Later, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Reboot Is Almost Impossible To Watch

This faux-1950s sci-fi is a mishmash of half-remembered styles and aesthetics that doesn't capture the true weirdness of the real 1950s.

Independent films

Non-profit organizations

ProPublica didn't just prove nonprofit journalism could work - it changed how investigative reporting is measured - Poynter

ProPublica's innovative model for investigative journalism redefined how stories are disseminated and inspired a new era of nonprofit media.

The moment Darnella Frazier hit record, she proved anyone can hold power to account - Poynter

Citizen journalism has emerged as a powerful tool for accountability, as evidenced by Darnella Frazier's video of George Floyd's arrest.

The night the skies over Baghdad were illuminated, the 24-hour news cycle took over - Poynter

CNN's coverage of the Gulf War transformed the media landscape, showcasing live reporting as a powerful tool in journalism.

50 stories that changed journalism: Poynter's big anniversary project - Poynter

Poynter's 50th anniversary will spotlight transformative journalism moments, revisiting lessons learned and their lasting impacts over five decades.

Marketing tech

TMZ's scoop on Michael Jackson's death marked the moment digital news overtook legacy media - Poynter

The media landscape transformed with Michael Jackson's death, highlighting the evolving role of outlets like TMZ in celebrity journalism.

fromIndependent

8 months ago

Media industry

Sean McGoldrick: Thanks for all the special memories - it's time to pen my farewells!

After 45 years in journalism, the author reflects on his journey and expresses hope for the future of the profession.

The night the skies over Baghdad were illuminated, the 24-hour news cycle took over - Poynter

CNN's coverage of the Gulf War transformed the media landscape, showcasing live reporting as a powerful tool in journalism.

50 stories that changed journalism: Poynter's big anniversary project - Poynter

Poynter's 50th anniversary will spotlight transformative journalism moments, revisiting lessons learned and their lasting impacts over five decades.

Marketing tech

TMZ's scoop on Michael Jackson's death marked the moment digital news overtook legacy media - Poynter

The media landscape transformed with Michael Jackson's death, highlighting the evolving role of outlets like TMZ in celebrity journalism.

fromIndependent

8 months ago

Media industry

Sean McGoldrick: Thanks for all the special memories - it's time to pen my farewells!

Influencers are giving traditional media a run for its money

Influencers are shaping modern media dynamics and have the potential to replace traditional news outlets.