VMGP 1004-01 How Algorithms Replaced the Television Executive

In this episode, we explore how algorithms have quietly taken over the role once held by television executives. From deciding what gets produced to predicting what audiences will watch next, platforms like Netflix and YouTube now rely on data-driven systems to shape content strategy. We unpack how recommendation engines influence creativity, what this shift means for storytellers, and whether human intuition still has a place in an algorithm-first media landscape.