
Like, Share, Subscribe: The Sociology of YouTube as an Entertainment Hub ~ FWIW Episode 11
In its 10 years of existence, YouTube has grown to become much more than the world's biggest online video platform: It is now the number one source of entertainment for many people, especially those 20ish and younger. It has turned the experience of watching television from a solitary one (a small group one, at most) into a connected global community, full of its own rules, celebrities, and loyal fans. To decipher the ins and outs, learn about the biggest stars, hear about what makes the community tick, and more I'm joined by a friend who doesn't even own a TV, such is her devotion to this new media world. Together we discuss how the community operates, YouTube's business model, the future of the medium as its fans + stars age, and much more.
Recorded on February 17th, 2016.
Music: Hazardous - Light
The YouTubers mentioned on the show:
https://www.youtube.com/user/PewDiePie
https://www.youtube.com/user/nigahiga
https://www.youtube.com/user/zoella280390
https://www.youtube.com/user/Macbarbie07
https://www.youtube.com/user/React
https://www.youtube.com/user/smosh
https://www.youtube.com/user/rebecca
https://www.youtube.com/user/IISuperwomanII
https://www.youtube.com/user/ConnorFranta
https://www.youtube.com/user/tyleroakley
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFineBros
https://www.youtube.com/user/AmazingPhil
https://www.youtube.com/user/BuzzFeedVideo
https://www.youtube.com/user/latenight
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLateLateShow
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