Digital media's promised revolution has stalled

Streaming services, social media companies and online journalism outlets alike are struggling, like old media before it, to find a sustainable way to make money in the current content multiverse.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment April 21, 2023 Column: From BuzzFeed to Netflix, digital media promised revolution. And a bloody business it's been BuzzFeed News is the latest victim of a digital revolution that columnist Mary McNamara says has confused "new" with "sustainable." And the rank-and-file, not CEOs, are left to face the blade. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT The 'Rust' criminal case may be over for Alec Baldwin. The career uncertainty is not No longer facing manslaughter charges in the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the actor looks to resume the film — and his battered career. SHARE       READ MORE For Patrick Stewart, Jean-Luc Picard is 'the biggest thing that's ever happened to me' The actor discusses his "Star Trek" character at the beginning and end, from his first impressions of Gene Roddenberry to saying goodbye to "Picard." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Disneyland feels classist now. Is it killing the magic for everyone? For subscribers: The Disneyland experience post-pandemic is significantly different than it was in 2019. It's a business perspective that views Disneyland as a transactional rather than a transformational experience. It's debatable if all of this has resulted in a better experience. SHARE       READ MORE Coachella 2023: A Weekend 2 guide to surviving without Frank Ocean's help Frank Ocean has dropped out, but Coachella 2023's second weekend must go on. Here's a guide to performers, directions, what to wear and what to eat. SHARE       READ MORE John Leguizamo: It took a Latinx exec to greenlight new series about 'my culture' John Leguizamo's new MSNBC and Peacock documentary series, "Leguizamo Does America," highlights Latino culture in six places, including L.A. SHARE       READ MORE What shows would stop first if Hollywood writers strike? Here's what the WGA says The Writers Guild of America is adding pressure on Hollywood studios, highlighting how their shows and streaming platforms will be affected by a strike if it happens on May 2. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US