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Critics Think HBO Has the Highest-Quality Content. Viewers Say It’s Netflix
Morning Consult data suggests that, in the eyes of viewers, quantity is actually a pretty good substitute for quality
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Consumers Think Streaming Ads Are Repetitive and Invasive. The Industry Says It’s Fixing It
The internet was supposed to make TV ads better, but the vast majority of consumers are still bothered by the advertising experience on streaming services
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U.S. Audiences Want Idris Elba to Be the Next James Bond
Fans also hold a highly favorable view of Daniel Craig’s 007 portrayal
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Audiences Are Split Between Preferring Sequels and Original Stories
U.S. consumers would slightly prefer to watch sequels and prequels of their favorite titles than a new offering
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1 in 4 Americans Say They’ve Watched Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’
Viewers are finding the Korean-language drama series primarily through social media apps like TikTok and directly on Netflix’s homepage
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Americans Are Open to a Black James Bond, So Long as He’s a Straight Man
Nearly half the public opposes a gay or female Bond
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Reality TV Is Having a Second Renaissance on Streaming
Low production costs are a boon to media companies in the streaming wars. Reality shows like "The Circle" are helping Netflix stay atop the industry, but the competition is coming
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Plurality of Music-Streaming Users Want R. Kelly Removed From Platforms
Following guilty verdict, 44% of streaming users believe the R&B singer’s catalog should be eliminated from Spotify and Apple Music
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An IATSE Strike Would Shut Down Most of Hollywood. Americans Support One Anyway
53% of avid film fans support IATSE workers going on strike
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Even Fashion Fans Don’t Know the Purpose of the Met Gala
22% of fashion fans correctly identified the exclusive, annual event as a fundraiser