In the past, "popular media" was dictated by a handful of studio executives and radio DJs. Now, popularity is often algorithmic. Platforms like TikTok, Netflix, and Spotify use machine learning to serve content tailored to individual habits. This has created a "fragmented mainstream" where something can be globally popular within a specific niche without ever crossing over into the general public consciousness. To stay "updated," media companies no longer just produce content; they manage data to ensure that content finds its specific audience. The Death of the "Release Date"
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