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A listicle, as its name suggests, is a piece of writing or other content presented wholly or partly in the form of a list. Known for their rapid production due to their building-block nature, listicles are popular in both print and online media, despite criticisms of being a form of cheap content creation^[1]. Websites like BuzzFeed^[2] generate hundreds of listicles daily. The concept of listicles dates back to 1886, with Sir John Lubbock’s speech listing around 100 books. They have evolved from early literary forms to becoming a significant part of online culture, adapting to modern digital platforms. Listicles have also influenced various content creation methods. Related concepts include charticles and list songs. Listicles are often associated with clickbait-style content, but exploring different formats and structures can lead to engaging content creation. Various definitions, critiques, and discussions of listicles can be found online, providing insights into their cultural significance and informing content creation strategies.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ content creation. Content creation refers to the process of generating and sharing information, ideas, or messages in various formats across diverse platforms. It involves individuals, organizations, or institutions like news outlets, universities, businesses, artists, writers, and governments. These entities use different methods such as creating articles, reports, academic papers, cultural works, and government data. The information is shared on platforms like social media, the internet, and digital platforms like Twitter, facilitating broad distribution and accessibility. Content creation aims at various goals including spreading information, marketing, artistic expression, and promoting government transparency. It's influenced by technology evolution, ethical issues, intellectual property laws, and social movements. Additionally, content creation has significant impacts on sectors like marketing, social protests, academic research, and public engagement.

2. ↑ BuzzFeed ( BuzzFeed ) BuzzFeed is a digital media company founded by Jonah Peretti in 2006. Originally known for its viral content like quizzes and listicles, the company has expanded its content to include news, entertainment, and various other topics. BuzzFeed generates revenue through native advertising and has seen substantial growth, with its valuation reaching $1.5 billion in 2021. Its diverse product offerings now include BuzzFeed News and BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. In addition to its main website, BuzzFeed also engages audiences through its YouTube channel and podcasts. The company has made several acquisitions over the years, including HuffPost, and went public in 2021. Despite facing challenges with its stock price, BuzzFeed continues to play a significant role in the digital media landscape.

Glossary

Listicle (Wikipedia)

At journalism and blogging, a listicle is an article that is structured as a list, which is often fleshed out with additional text relating to each item. A typical listicle will have a title describing a specific number of items contained within, along with subsequent subheadings within the text for each entry. The word is a portmanteau or list and article.

A ranked listicle (such as Rolling Stone's "The 100 Best Albums of the Last 20 Years") implies a qualitative judgement, conveyed by the order of the topics within the text. These are often presented as a countdown, with the "number one" item as the last in the sequence. Other listicles impart no overt rank, instead presenting the topics in an ad hoc, associative, or thematic order.

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