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.
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
How the smartphone ‘Swiss Army knife’ will unlock shoppable TV
Is it time for streaming TV to rethink monthly billing?
Bundling 2.0 Pivoting the cost-of-living crisis into a cross-entertainment growth opportunity
Virgin Media Stream Flexible bundling dynamics for cost-sensitive consumers
How X can become a leading social video player by fuelling controversy over creativity
MIDiA's 2024 predictions webinar The algorithm is not listening
Here is how livestreaming can pay its way in 2024 – and creators will not like it
Smart TV operators are gamifying engagement – here is how they can dial it up a notch
Who will be the winners in video as the walled gardens of entertainment recede?
How back catalogue shows can soften the blow from the Hollywood strikes in 2024
MIDiA’s 2024 predictions report The algorithm is not listening
Can ReelShort succeed with short-form video entertainment where Quibi failed?
Why the video industry should embrace interactive gaming worlds
Immersive video fandom The rise of the centralised interactive fan world
Disney Dreamlight Valley Laying the foundations for interactive fan worlds