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# And the Oscar Goes to ... 'The World Wide Web'

By thischick | Published 2007-02-28 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/and-the-oscar-goes-to-the-world-wide-web
References: [oscar](http://www.oscar.com/) & [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY;=/www/story/02-28-2007/0004536589&EDATE;=)

Hats off to all those who watched the Oscars via Oscar.com and pushed the trend of [television watching through the internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilefriendly-streaming) out into the forefront. More Oscar watchers "logged-on" instead of "turning-on" to view the 79th Annual [Oscar Awards show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skip-orange-carpet).

To think, there were nay-sayers who said the Internet was just a passing fad and wouldn't last **(they all probably own BETA video recorders too).** The Internet is here to stay my friends and changing the way we [consume media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotifys-wrapped-2025).

I personally like my media in great-big **de.licio.us** heaping-spoonfuls with 8 essential vitamins and extra **widgets**!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.7/10
- Popularity: 1% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Internet Television:** The trend of watching television through the internet is growing, presenting opportunities for streaming platforms and content providers to disrupt traditional television networks.
- **Digital Media Consumption:** The shift towards consuming media online is creating opportunities for digital platforms and content creators to innovate and provide new and engaging experiences for users.
- **Personalized Media:** The demand for personalized media experiences is increasing, providing opportunities for companies to create tailored content and recommendations for individual users.

### Where This Applies

- **Streaming Platforms:** Streaming platforms have the chance to disrupt traditional television networks by offering internet-based television services with on-demand content and personalized recommendations.
- **Digital Content Creation:** The rise of digital media consumption opens up new opportunities for content creators to produce and distribute their work across various online platforms.
- **Online Advertising:** As more people consume media online, the online advertising industry has the chance to innovate and provide targeted and interactive advertisements to reach a larger audience.

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