Squiz Shortcuts: The business of the Oscars

Late last year, the Oscars announced that they’d be making a significant change - moving exclusively to YouTube from 2029. For a ceremony steeped in tradition and history, it’s a major moment as the world continues to move towards digital platforms and streaming… But does it also mean that the awards are losing their relevance? In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the Oscars’ significance in the industry and where the awards might be headed… Squiz Recommends:  Perusing: This gallery of some of the riskiest red carpet looks of all time is a fun one to look back on…  Reading: You can look through all the nominations for his year’s Oscars in this rundown from Awards Daily… Reading/Listening: If you want to look further behind the scenes of the Oscars, check out our Shortcut from last year on Oscars campaigns… SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] ⁠Squiz Shortcuts⁠ is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.