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Customized Cord-Cutting

Streaming media becomes more personalized to target young consumers

Implications - Cord-cutting already satisfies a few key values of the youth generation, such as convenience and lack of commitment. Adding to the appeal is the integration of complete customization. This speaks to the Millennial and Gen Z motivation to live a curated life that ties seamlessly into their personal brand.
Workshop Question - How could you uplevel the degree of customization you offer your customer?
Trend Themes
1. Customized Cord-cutting - The trend towards cord-cutting becomes more personalized for younger consumers through complete customization.
2. Curation as a Competitive Edge - Curated streaming services are becoming more popular to help viewers whittle down the choices of what to watch.
3. Personalization in Entertainment - Personalization is becoming more prominent in the entertainment industry, including music, films, and video platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Personalization and curation are driving disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry, with new options for customized music, film and video streaming platforms.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Brands can leverage personalized offerings and cord-cutting trends to better target younger consumers and create more engaging advertising experiences.
3. Technology - Advancements in technology and data-driven algorithms are allowing for greater personalization and curation in the entertainment industry, driving innovation in various technology fields.
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Featured Examples

Personalized Music Platforms
Personalized Music Platforms
Samsung's Music Milk Provides a Custom Listening Experience
Music Milk is a subscription music streaming service that’s available to US-based Samsung customers that gets synced with a user’s existing Samsung account, so a listener’s history... MORE
Self-Curated Video Subscriptions
Self-Curated Video Subscriptions
VHX Lets Users Build a Personal Video Library
VHX is a self-curated video platform that lets users build their very own file library. Similar to Netflix, the platform features a subscription service but its unique factor relies on customization.... MORE
Gamer Streaming Services
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The Twitch TV Turbo Subscription is Ad-Free and Customizable
For those unfamiliar with Twitch TV, it is the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers. As one of the biggest markets out there, it is only natural that such a online space... MORE
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This Program Removes Commercials from Live and Recorded Shows
‘Skipr’ is a new service that removes commercials from live and recorded television programs. While internet streaming allows viewers to watch films and television shows without... MORE
Critic-Curated Streaming Services
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This Premium Service Offers a Highly Curated Selection of Films
‘Tribeca Shortlist’ is a premium streaming service that provides users with a highly curated selection of films. While platforms such as Netflix and Hulu rely on algorithms to see what... MORE
Curated Streaming Services
Curated Streaming Services
'Mubi' is a Streaming Service That Shows 30 Independent Films a Month
‘Mubi’ is the name of an independent film-streaming service that offers an alternative to the mainstream content that’s streamed to many consumers via Netflix. One of the main ways... MORE

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