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Tour Name: Shattered Illusions Artist: Celeste Hart City/County: Davidson County (TN) - Nashville Song #1: Sunset Boulevard Song #2: Eternal Flame Song #3: Frozen in Time View full gig

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To create your own news outlet, post the following information as a reply to this thread. If approved, I will then move that post to create your outlet's thread in the Fourth Estate forum. Outlet Name: Choose a unique and recognizable name for your media outlet. Political Alignment: Select your outlet’s political stance (e.g., left-leaning, right-leaning, neutral). Focus: Declare your intention to do news deep dives, entirely partisan commentary, interviews, etc. Target Audience: Choose which age demographic(s) your outlet will focus on. Logo: Upload a logo for your outlet (optional).

The Player Media System enables players to create and operate their own media outlets, competing for influence across various age demographics. By producing news content and shaping public opinion, player media outlets play a significant role in elections, political dynamics, and overall public discourse. Age Demographics Players will compete for market share across five key age demographics, each with distinct preferences in media consumption. Tailoring content to these groups will be crucial to growing your outlet’s influence. Generation Z (12-24) Preferences: Engages most with podcasts, social media content, and digital-first platforms. Content Focus: Social justice issues, climate change, pop culture, and progressive political coverage resonate with this group. Preferred Formats: Podcasts, video clips, viral online content. Millennials (25-39) Preferences: A mix of traditional and digital media. This group is highly engaged in politics, social issues, and technology. Content Focus: Policy deep dives, investigative journalism, and lifestyle content. Preferred Formats: Podcasts, multimedia news articles and reports. Generation X (40-54) Preferences: A balance of traditional and digital media, consuming both long-form articles and real-time coverage of current events. Content Focus: Politics, financial news, family-oriented stories, and career advice. Preferred Formats: Written news articles, talk shows, online editorials. Baby Boomers (55-74) Preferences: Heavily reliant on traditional media formats, but increasingly using digital platforms for news. Content Focus: Political analysis, world events, and opinion pieces. Preferred Formats: Written news articles, opinion editorials, broadcast-style content. Silent Generation (75+) Preferences: Primarily consumes traditional media such as newspapers and television news. Content Focus: Conservative political commentary, historical retrospectives, and world affairs. Preferred Formats: Written articles, television news-style content. Media Outlet Creation Starting a Media Outlet Players may create a media outlet by submitting the following: Outlet Name: Choose a unique and recognizable name for your media outlet. Political Alignment: Select your outlet’s political stance (e.g., left-leaning, right-leaning, neutral). Target Audience: Choose which age demographics your outlet will focus on. Content Formats Players are free to choose any format for their media content, but it will perform better if you respect the medium it represents: Written News Articles: Posted directly in the forum. Podcasts: Must upload or link to an MP3 file. Videos: Requires a hosted video file linked or embedded in the post. Note: Long scripts posing as podcasts or video content are discouraged. Content should adhere to the actual format you portray it to be. With that being said, written news articles are considered the standard and you can still have a successful outlet by doing text only. Activity Requirements Content Production For a successful news outlet, it is recommended to produce at least one piece of content per in-game quarter. To maintain your outlet’s market share, you must produce at least one piece of content per in-game year. Failure to meet this minimum requirement will result in significant market share erosion as NPC outlets and competing player media fill the void. Market Share Growth Consistently producing relevant, engaging content that resonates with your chosen demographic is key to growing your market share. Focus on creating content that taps into the interests and issues that matter most to your audience. Media Planning Center Player media outlets will gain access to the Media Planning Center forum. This forum, visible to only admins and approved media outlets, is where you will find the rumor mill and bid on important events. You're also welcome to create your own thread for planning future articles & saving formatting. In addition to posting articles to NPC news outlets, admins will post minor IC happenings on the ground that isn't being currently covered by NPC media outlets, provide public polling, give NPC quotes, etc. This forum will be the primary fuel for players' news articles/pieces. The first player media outlet to break the news found here is often well rewarded. Additionally, news outlets can bid on events such as Presidential debates, etc. Endorsements and Political Influence Endorsements Media outlets can endorse political candidates in elections. The effectiveness of endorsements will depend on how much market share your outlet holds within the key voter demographics. Endorsements should reflect the political leanings of your outlet and target audience for maximum impact. Influencing Elections & Public Opinion Through timely coverage, political analysis, and investigative journalism, media outlets can shape public perception of candidates and influence election outcomes. A strong media presence across multiple demographics can sway voter opinion, making your outlet a key player in the national conversation. Player Collaboration and Competition Collaborations Media outlets can collaborate with one another on major stories or coverage of significant events. Joint ventures can be beneficial for expanding your reach across multiple demographics. Rivalries Healthy competition between media outlets is encouraged, and players are free to engage in rivalries, challenge each other’s coverage, or break stories ahead of their competitors. Remember that all content must adhere to the game’s overall tone and guidelines. Success as a Media Outlet There is no single path to victory in the player media system. Success may take various forms, including: Gaining a dominant market share in one or more key demographics. Becoming a trusted source for political endorsements and shaping election outcomes. Breaking major stories ahead of NPC outlets or other players, establishing your outlet as a major player in the media landscape. The Player Media System allows for the most immersive interaction with the game world that we have seen in VGS to date, giving players the chance to influence the direction of events and public opinion. Use your media outlet to shape the narrative, cover breaking news, and become a key player in the national political scene!

Q4 2023 Market Share Report Overview The media landscape going into Q1 2024 reflects a highly competitive environment, with five key NPC outlets vying for influence across multiple age demographics. Each outlet captures a unique portion of the market, with specific strengths and weaknesses across the various age groups. The following report details the market share distribution for Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation, providing players with insights on where each outlet stands. News Outlet Gen Z (12-24) Millennials (25-39) Gen X (40-54) Baby Boomers (55-74) Silent Generation (75+) CNN 15% 18% 22% 30% 25% Fox News 8% 10% 20% 40% 55% The New York Times 25% 28% 20% 15% 5% Breitbart 7% 7% 13% 10% 10% American Pulse Podcast 45% 37% 25% 5% 5% Analysis Generation Z (12-24) Dominant Outlet: "The American Pulse" Podcast holds a commanding 45% share, as this digital-savvy, younger generation strongly gravitates toward podcast formats and interactive, on-demand content. The podcast’s modern approach and fresh discussions on current events have made it highly popular with Gen Z. Key Competitors: The New York Times (25%) offers a blend of progressive content and in-depth investigative journalism, appealing to socially aware, young readers. CNN captures 15% of this demographic with its moderate and broad-based news coverage. Player Tip: If your target demographic includes Gen Z, adopting podcast formats or aligning with progressive outlets like The American Pulse and The New York Times will yield the best engagement. Millennials (25-39) Dominant Outlet: Again, "The American Pulse" Podcast is highly influential, capturing 37% of this market. Millennials value convenience and digital-first platforms, which explains the strong preference for this podcast. Key Competitors: The New York Times (28%) remains a leading source of news for Millennials due to its liberal views and thorough reporting. CNN (18%) follows as a major player, offering balanced, televised news that still resonates with Millennials. Player Tip: To attract Millennials, consider focusing on digital media strategies and in-depth policy discussions. Podcasts and social media campaigns can be powerful tools. Generation X (40-54) Dominant Outlet: CNN leads with 22%, appealing to Generation X’s mix of traditional and modern media consumption habits. Key Competitors: "The American Pulse" Podcast captures 25% of this market, showing significant penetration in this group as well. The New York Times maintains a strong foothold at 20%, with Fox News close behind at 20%. Player Tip: Generation X is more evenly split between digital and traditional outlets. This demographic group respects outlets seen as having integrity and a history of independent journalism. Baby Boomers (55-74) Dominant Outlet: Fox News is by far the most dominant force, holding 40% of the Baby Boomer market. Baby Boomers heavily favor its conservative political slant and traditional TV format. Key Competitors: CNN follows with 30%, appealing to Boomers seeking a more moderate view of politics and current events. The New York Times holds a smaller share (15%) but still remains relevant with progressive Boomers. Player Tip: For Baby Boomers, traditional television-based approaches and aligning with conservative views will yield the best results, particularly if you're competing with Fox News. Silent Generation (75+) Dominant Outlet: Fox News reigns supreme with 55% market share, demonstrating its stronghold over older, conservative audiences. Key Competitors: CNN holds 25%, catering to a more moderate audience within this age group. Both The New York Times and "The American Pulse" Podcast have minimal presence in this demographic, capturing only 5%. Player Tip: This generation values traditional, established media sources. If targeting the Silent Generation, focus on conservative or moderate outlets with a strong television presence.

Political Slant: Moderate/Center-Left Focus: Admin-ran podcast discussing current events, political analysis, and interviews with political figures. Key Demographics: Millennials, Generation Z, and some Gen X

Political Slant: Far-right Focus: Far-right conservative news, commentary, and political coverage. Key Demographics: Generation X, Baby Boomers, and a smaller Gen Z following

Political Slant: Liberal Focus: In-depth investigative journalism with a liberal slant, focused on policy, social justice, and global issues. Key Demographics: Millennials, Generation X, some Baby Boomers

Political Slant: Conservative Focus: Conservative commentary and political analysis. Popular among right-leaning viewers. Key Demographics: Baby Boomers, Silent Generation, and some Gen X.

Political Slant: Moderate/Center-Left Focus: Balanced coverage with a slight left-lean. Known for breaking news and in-depth political analysis. Key Demographics: Generation X, Baby Boomers, Silent Generation

The Republican seat from New Hampshire has already been claimed. What would be your next choice?

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Approved, masked, and added to Senate Roster. Welcome back! I went ahead and gave you the class III seat so you're not facing re-election in 2024.

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