Why we’re living through the cable TV moment of the internet

For most of the past decade, individuals have largely defined the creator economy: one creator, one channel, and one voice, building a direct relationship with an audience. That model has produced massive businesses and cultural influence. It’s not the end state. It’s the starting point. Recently, several executives who helped build major cable networks have told me: This moment feels like the early days of cable TV. The more you examine it, the more the comparison holds. Before cable, tel...