Fox Nation's Curated Approach to Stand-Up Comedy: Quality Over Quantity
By
Ethan Shanfeld
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
Fox Nation, the Murdoch-owned streaming platform, is pursuing a curated, premium strategy for stand-up comedy rather than competing with volume-focused services like Netflix. The platform released Jeff Foxworthy's final stand-up special, despite the comedian not touring or planning another special. Fox Nation's president Lauren Petterson emphasizes quality over quantity, positioning the service as intentional and curated in its comedy offerings.
Key quotes
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We want Nation to be more premium and curated and intentional.
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