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Who Killed the Female YouTube Star? Investigating the Gender Gap in the Creator Economy
Why are there only three women in the ranking of the top 50 YouTubers worldwide? This four-part investigative series delves deep into the gender imbalance on YouTube, uncovering why men overwhelmingly dominate the platform as the top earners and most-subscribed channels. Led by industry expert Shoshana Eilon, the series features interviews with YouTubers, journalists, creator economy leaders, and academics, to explore the root causes of this disparity and shed light on the forces driving it.
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Fascinating investigation into a platform we thought we all knew about, exposing how and why some of the age old barriers have emerged in one of our most contemporary industries. Brilliantly produced and researched a must listen for anyone working in media, entertainment, advertising or the...Read full review »
pocastcommuter via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/15/24
Recent Episodes
In the final episode of Who Killed the Female YouTube Star, Shoshana Eilon delves into the role of YouTube’s algorithm in perpetuating the platform’s gender gap. Though YouTube was originally envisioned as a democratized space, its recommendation system now often favors sensational content,...
Published 11/05/24
Why are female creators on YouTube relentlessly targeted with hate? In this episode, host Shoshana Eilon dives into the abuse faced by women on the platform.  Creators share personal accounts of the vitriol that targets their looks, humor, and credibility, while journalist Taylor Lorenz and...
Published 10/29/24
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