‘YouTube Has Become Television’: the Media Shake Up in 2026

“YouTube has become television.” Stephen Kent thinks the whole media landscape could explode next year as the Street neglects the fact that YouTube is outcompeting streaming services. He calls Netflix (NFLX) “stagnant” and says the whole industry needs a shakeup. He looks at trends in streaming over the year, noting that ad-supported, free networks are taking control.

Next Gen Investing

31 Dec 2025

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