By late December 2023, streaming platforms were focusing less on pure volume and more on high-budget, "appointment" viewing to keep subscribers engaged during the holiday week.

By late December 2023, social media trends were heavily focused on reflection and anticipation.

Because everyone is on different algorithms, no single show dominates the conversation anymore. Instead, introduced the "Micro-Moment." A specific 15-second clip from a random 1980s movie becomes the global meme of the day. The context of the media no longer matters; only the clip does.