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A major theme of the conversation was the changing “playing field” of media. Rupert Murdoch’s long-standing vision of serving conservative audiences through outlets like Fox News was a response to a clear market gap—an underserved segment that desired news aligned more with their perspectives. As media consuming habits diversify, Curts argued that new competitors, including right-leaning and centrist outlets, are seeking to fill that void.
This points towards a potentially more polarized yet more dynamic media environment—a landscape where success is increasingly driven by niche markets and tailored content rather than broad, one-size-fits-all approaches.