Subscription growth has slowed, and more consumers are opting for cheaper ad-supported tiers that can lower subscription revenues.
: 2023 saw mounting consumer frustration over subscription costs. Many providers, including
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at a new prime-time slot, bringing fan-favorite characters back for an eight-episode season. Invasion (Season 2) : The second season of this sci-fi thriller debuted on , picking up months after the initial alien attacks Only Murders in the Building (Season 3) : Remained a top trending show on following its release earlier in the month. Popular Music Charts As of late August 2023, the following tracks dominated the Billboard Hot 100 and global airwaves: "Last Night" by Morgan Wallen: Held the spot on the Billboard chart. "Fast Car" by Luke Combs: A widely popular cover holding the "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift: Reached as it experienced a major resurgence. "Calm Down" by Rema & Selena Gomez: Stayed strong at , continuing its run as a global Afrobeats hit. "Dance the Night"
In their place, podcasts and TikTok took over. On this date, the top trending audio clip wasn't from NBC but from the "Strike Force Five" podcast—a limited series featuring the five late-night hosts (including Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon) discussing the strike while raising money for their out-of-work staff. This moment symbolized the shift: legacy media was being replaced by direct-to-consumer audio and short-form video.