| Format | Description | Examples | |--------|-------------|----------| | Film & Cinema | Scripted narratives, documentaries, animation | Marvel movies, indie dramas, Studio Ghibli | | Television & Streaming | Episodic storytelling, reality TV, news satire | Stranger Things, Succession, The Great British Bake Off | | Music & Audio | Recorded songs, live performances, podcasts | Spotify playlists, NPR’s Serial, concert livestreams | | Digital & Social Video | Short-form, user-generated, influencer-led | TikTok dances, YouTube vlogs, Twitch streams | | Gaming & Interactive | Video games, AR/VR experiences, interactive films | The Last of Us, Fortnite, Bandersnatch | | Print & Comics | Magazines, graphic novels, manga, fan fiction | Shonen Jump, The Sandman, Webtoons | | Live Events | Concerts, theater, esports, comedy specials | Broadway, Coachella, League of Legends Worlds |
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