While the creator economy boomed from the bottom up, the top-down traditional media underwent a seismic shift with the advent of streaming. The rise of Netflix, followed by Disney+, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and others, changed how we consume popular media.
We are moving past "peak TV" into an era of overwhelming abundance. There is simply too much to watch. Consequently, the power is shifting from the makers to the curators. Whether it is a Substack newsletter, a TikTok reviewer, or a friend with a Plex server, the human filter is re-emerging as vital. EvilAngel.24.06.20.TS.Rafaella.Ignacio.XXX.1080...
refers to the channels, platforms, and vehicles of transmission—television networks, streaming services, radio stations, social media platforms, and cinemas. It is the infrastructure. While the creator economy boomed from the bottom