Ben Woods
A former national journalist and content creator, Ben leads our Creator Economy coverage. As a specialist on the intersection of technology and entertainment, his focus spans new and traditional forms of video engagement, with close attention paid to creators, AI, and the behavioural habits of Millennial, Gen Z, and Gen A audiences.
With his work underpinned by quantitative and qualitative research skills, his trusted commentary regularly appears in stories by The BBC, The Guardian, Fast Company, Sky News, and at conferences such as IBC and Sónar.
What traditional media can learn from sports fandom’s bifurcation moment
Mainstream meets Fandom: How entertainment and creators can thrive together
The future of creator apps Fuelling engagement with fandom
Why legacy media should use creators as curators and content providers
YouTube, AI, and the social content balancing act
YouTubers want greater government support – and British broadcasters could help
Beyond the hype AI music creation in 2025
Apple, Stormzy, and the new Hollywood
The fandom eclipse How fan content is competing with IP
How the Bloodborne community filled the void with fan-made content
Why WEBTOON could pose a challenge to Crunchyroll’s anime strategy
AI futures Culture wars
The age of the premium content creator is here – but will audiences buy into it?
Where do you stand on AI’s transformation of the video creator economy?
AI prompting is an art form that will reshape creation
Leveraging anime A nuanced scene not a genre
How Crunchyroll became a driver of anime’s fandom and scenes
Video creators: Tell us how you create for a chance to win a slice of our $1,000 prize pool