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"This Is a Hell of a Statement I'm About to Make—But He Superseded Miles"

The Honest Broker • 7846 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎶 Music Streaming Jazz Culture Media Investment
  1. Spotify is facing challenges with fake artists, playlists, and financial losses, raising concerns about the music streaming service's business model.
  2. The shift from macroculture to microculture is evident in the media industry, with traditional legacy outlets experiencing layoffs while alternative platforms like Substack thrive.
  3. There is a trend towards investment firms buying song catalogs, the decline of live music reviews in mainstream media, and interest in the transformative power of sound highlighted through the work of Hans Jenny in 'Cymatics'.

An Open Letter to Taylor Swift

The Honest Broker • 38632 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🎶 Music Industry Artists Streaming Live Music
  1. The music ecosystem faces various challenges like declining artist incomes, corporatized platforms, and struggling live music venues.
  2. Big players like streaming platforms, record labels, and technocrats may not provide solutions for these challenges.
  3. Taylor Swift is encouraged to lead a new initiative to empower musicians, create fair music distribution, and revitalize the music industry.

'I Love Lilith'

Daily Dreher • 1297 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Animation Streaming
  1. A new adult cartoon series called 'Hazbin Hotel' has debuted on Amazon.
  2. The show features Lilith, Queen of the Demons.
  3. Viewers are encouraged to watch the first few minutes to experience the unique visuals and sound.
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EMPTY CHEESE JAR

Entering The Lung • 3125 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
🎶 Music Artists Streaming
  1. Musicians are struggling financially, especially due to streaming services like Spotify.
  2. The pandemic has worsened the situation for musicians without financial safety nets.
  3. There is a need for better support systems for musicians to ensure their well-being and livelihood.

The Living Wage for Musicians Act

Dada Drummer Almanach • 178 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎶 Music Legislation Advocacy Community Streaming Support
  1. The Living Wage for Musicians Act was introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Jamaal Bowman to address fair pay in the music industry.
  2. The bill was a collaborative effort involving UMAW, the Cyberlaw Clinic at Harvard Law School, and various legal experts and industry stakeholders.
  3. Musicians and supporters can participate by learning about the bill's goals and advocating for it to their representatives.

🍿 Netflix Steps into the WWE Ring

How They Make Money • 569 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
💼 Business Streaming Revenue Entertainment Gaming Subscription
  1. Netflix secures a $5 billion, 10-year deal with WWE for exclusive rights to 'Raw' and other shows, expanding its reach internationally.
  2. WWE's global appeal, available in 180 countries and reaching over one billion homes, makes it a strategic fit for Netflix.
  3. Moving WWE content to Netflix provides a win-win situation, giving WWE access to a larger platform and providing Netflix with exclusive content to retain and attract members.

476: Boring Success, Microsoft CapEx, LVMH, Nvidia, Data Center Electricity, Spotify & Joe Rogan, Tesla Model 3 Refresh, and Dragon Prince

Liberty’s Highlights • 412 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts Data Centers Electricity AI Streaming
  1. Compete in life with kindness, creativity, and resilience, not just success.
  2. Success in one area can enable you to take risks and be more adventurous in other aspects of life.
  3. Electricity consumption from data centers, AI, and crypto is expected to double by 2026, impacting energy needs significantly.

How Netflix’s $5B WWE Deal Could Body-Slam Reality's Slump

The Ankler • 255 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
💼 Business Media Streaming Entertainment Reality TV
  1. Netflix's $5 billion deal with WWE is creating hope for unscripted producers and executives.
  2. Despite a slowdown in reality TV business due to tight budgets, recent announcements from Netflix and Comedy Central are sparking fresh prospects.
  3. The unscripted genre is seeing a revival, with Netflix's move beyond just sports signaling potential ripple effects on the industry.

The New Sports-Only Streaming Service Ignores Traditional Media's Biggest Problem

Huddle Up • 175 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
💼 Business Media Streaming Sports Partnerships Finance
  1. A new sports-only streaming service is being launched by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, bundling various sports rights into one package.
  2. The pricing for the new service hasn't been finalized but is expected to be more than ESPN+ and cheaper than YouTubeTV, likely around $40/month.
  3. This move highlights the trend in the industry where companies either bundle or unbundle content to make money, showcasing the evolution in how media services are structured.

Beware value capture

SatPost by Trung Phan • 201 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Metrics Social media AI Streaming
  1. Tech apps influence our behavior through metrics, so don't blindly follow them
  2. Metrics like rankings, step counts, and likes can lead to 'value capture' influencing our decisions and behavior
  3. Be aware of how external metrics set by institutions in apps can guide our values and behaviors without us realizing

House Flipper 2: how the sequel 'cleaned up' in the charts

The GameDiscoverCo newsletter • 176 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Streaming Surveys Statistics
  1. House Flipper 2 sold well with 131,000 units in 3 days and was profitable after 3 days.
  2. House Flipper 2's success was attributed to a viral concept, a successful demo, and support from the original game.
  3. The game discovery news highlighted December's most-streamed games, including GTA V, Call of Duty, and new releases.

Amy Schumer Now Streaming on Amazon Paramount+ Channel

Textual Variations • 231 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Streaming Television Entertainment Internet Media
  1. Amy Schumer's show is available on Amazon's Paramount+ Channel even after being removed from the main Paramount+ platform.
  2. Removed Paramount+ Originals are now available in other formats outside of streaming.
  3. Streaming platforms like Disney+ are re-releasing their paywalled Originals on different platforms to reach wider audiences.

1/23/2024: Netflix Earnings Beat Expectations

depression2022 • 58 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
💼 Business Earnings Subscribers Streaming Finance Acquisitions
  1. Netflix earnings beat expectations: Revenue and subscriber growth exceeded predictions.
  2. Netflix's efforts to combat account sharing and increase subscription fees have proven successful in boosting profits.
  3. Netflix making strategic investments, such as acquiring exclusive rights to WWE's Raw, to expand its content offerings and enhance growth.

The UFC's Next Media Rights Deal + Netflix Cancels Break Point, Fox Adds Friday Night CFB, And Caitlin Clark Collects Another Trophy

Huddle Up • 16 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🎾 Sports Athletes Entertainment Streaming
  1. Netflix canceled the show Break Point due to low popularity, highlighting challenges in tennis and sports content on the platform.
  2. Fox will air college football games on Friday nights, expanding primetime football options and potentially impacting high school football.
  3. The UFC's upcoming media rights deal may involve ESPN, Netflix, Amazon, or Apple TV, showcasing its significant growth and value in the sports broadcasting landscape.

3 Cool Paramount+ Originals I Saw While Flying Delta 

Textual Variations • 265 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Reviews Streaming Television Entertainment Travel
  1. Flight streaming on Delta Airlines offers a unique way to watch limited but interesting TV shows and movies.
  2. Delta Airlines' partnership with Paramount Plus brings exclusive shows like 'Pink Ladies' and 'Star Trek Prodigy' to passengers.
  3. Shows like 'School Spirits' stand out as must-watch options with emotional depth and strong storytelling.