: The paper explores how barriers to market entry have dropped. Content is no longer exclusively produced by major studios; User-Generated Content (UGC) on platforms like TikTok and YouTube now directly competes for audience attention with high-budget films.
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: A shift from simple subscription models (SVOD) to a mix of advertising-supported (AVOD), free streaming (FAST), and integrated commerce. : The paper explores how barriers to market
Recent literature points out that while production is easier, distribution is harder due to: free streaming (FAST)