Date
April 29, 2026
Topics
Attention Economy
Summary
Drawing on a visit to ICE 2026 and a rewatch of the Safdie brothers' Uncut Gems, this article argues that a Casino Capitalism mindset, defined by risk-chasing and speculation, is reshaping how younger audiences engage with media. It applies the MediaTech Pendulum framework to the attention economy, tracing the arc from Metaverse hype to betting growth. The piece concludes that building fandom through immersive storytelling is the best counter-strategy for media companies.
Type
Analysis