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The next 12–24 months will see further convergence: video podcasts becoming TV pilots, TikTok sounds launching music careers, and AI tools lowering production costs dramatically. Those who treat content as a rather than standalone “shows” will lead the market. are increasingly treated as "new television networks," where
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The arrival of streaming services—Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and later Disney+ and HBO Max—shattered this model. The shift from linear programming to on-demand libraries changed consumer psychology. Today, audiences expect entire seasons dropped at once (the "binge model") or short, snackable content tailored to their scrolling habits.