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This Gaming Network Goes for 'Raw Content'

This Gaming Network Goes for 'Raw Content'

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"The audience is not necessarily looking for higher production value but more direct, raw contact with the creator."

Videogame streaming network VENN is shifting their content strategy from long-form shows to cheaper, short-form video that provides near instant feedback. Entertainment Reporter Sam Blake explains the pivot.

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