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How a simple format became universally loved

Sep 22

How unstructured stories send us to slumber

Sep 15

How a format introduced a new phrase to the world

Sep 8

How a web series format made an unnamed music genre a household name

Jul 15

How a podcast format makes the things we don't think about so unforgettable.

Jul 1

How breaking the cardinal rule of magic leads to an astonishing finale

Jun 16

How a reality race format made travel documentary a gripping watch

Jun 2

Hi All, This week marks the first birthday of Formats Unpacked. For the last 12 months industry experts have deconstructed their favourite formats in a…

May 19

How reaction videos re-invented how we listen to nostalgia

May 6

How a simple format makes complex decision making easier

Apr 21

How a format combines ‘warm and fuzzy’ or ‘uncomfortably harsh’

Apr 7

How memes help make sense of the news

Mar 31

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