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I think you might start seeing netflix-like consolidation into content packages.

We're already kind of seeing that with podcast networks, and I think something like that may be coming for other content creators.

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There have been (and still are) many networks among YouTube channels already. Some like Linux Tech Tips have a number of channels and a pretty large team. Others are more corporate and adopt creators as they get popular, but the actual network/org is not as obvious since they kind of act in the background, getting sponsors and distributing funds and services to their affiliated creators.

I just don't see anything off-YouTube as gaining critical mass in the near future though.

*Linus Tech Tips

We are already seeing this in its fledgling form. Sites like Masterclass, CuriosityStream, Nebula, etc are all trying to carve out their chunk of the "curated collection of content from independent creators" pie.

When it's all said and done, we're going to end right back up with the HBO/Showtime model for VOD across the board.

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