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.
Why creative friction can tackle the ‘Slot Machine Effect’ in AI generated video
Why video creation tools must go niche to survive AI streamliners like Apple Intelligence
AI is promising a video creation revolution: Are you ready for the upside?
MIDiA Research 2024-2031 global subscription video forecasts
Why social video platforms should worry about their creators in the squeezed middle
Veo – Why YouTube’s video creator expertise is its trump card in the battle with OpenAI’s Sora
Chasing the zeitgeist: why speed trumps creativity in social video marketing
Why acquiring Paramount would transform Sony’s cross-entertainment future
AI video generators have underestimated the appeal of being a suffering artist
Video Creators: Tell us how you create for a chance to win $500
How will AI change the video creator tools’ value chain?
Ideas are king in the land of AI video creation
Virtual influencers The opportunity for brands and creative agencies
The Clueless Accelerating virtual influencer growth
Why Prime Video's Mr Beast gamble can fuel Amazon's advertising business
The AI revolution sweeping video creator tools
Are Prime Gaming subscriptions the drug that Twitch cannot live without?
Why Disney’s Epic Games investment challenges YouTube