Research from institutions like Deloitte Insights and USC's Norman Lear Center highlights several transformative shifts:
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: 56% of Gen Z and 43% of millennials find social media content more relevant to their lives than traditional TV shows or movies.
: AI is significantly amplifying the power of creators, leading to more personalized and long-form content that consumers trust more than traditional brand messaging.
: A 20-year retrospective by the Norman Lear Center confirms that popular media serves as a major driver for "narrative change," influencing public opinion on social and political issues. Leading Journals for Further Research
