Watching TV is an activity that is now more likely to be done solo. When television was live, long before the advent of observation decks, large family gatherings took place in front of the small screen. The pandemic brought that habit back as we all had to stay home together. Today, listening for parents and children is slowly returning to young people. Watching a show with family, is it an outdated habit or on the way back?
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Family listening has atrophied not only in Quebec but around the world. Conventional television is struggling everywhere to attract the abandoned young people to the profits of the various platforms. According to a Global Family Study survey conducted by Kids Industries in London among families from 10 countries last January, 73% of respondents said that half of the content watched by children under 13l is made with the family takes place.
What are consumers looking for? Positive role models, opportunities for fun, problem solving, testimonials and fictional content. We also show that display is shared between linear TV and burst platforms. We find that the latter is often preferred over co-viewing as it allows people to be brought together at a desired time for a desired duration. Given the multiplication of possibilities, the public enjoys great freedom. For young people aged 13 and over, solo listening takes place mainly on social media.
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However, television accompanies many households at supper time, which in particular explains the great popularity of the daily 7 p.m. slot without reducing the quality of the programs. To reach young and old, creators rely on content that manages to unite more than one generation at a time, through their characters or their voice actors, through unifying themes, places we have a reference for, and humorous suggestions. .
Engagement through voices is also a unifying factor that explains the popularity of “Tele-Hook” for two decades. Authenticity, the search for knowledge, laughter and entertainment are the values at the heart of projects that seem to stand out around the world. Quebec is no exception.
Nine intergenerational programs
The little tanners
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A pretty tasty program hosted by Pierre Hébert to be watched as a family. Because the children are the protagonists, because they are accompanied by their parents, because there is laughter, there is a certain tension and because we can recognize ourselves in it, it is a family reunion par excellence.
►Friday 8 p.m. on ICI Télé
The cheater
This popular game relies not only on general knowledge questions (you’ll notice there are no more than 10 per show) but above all on interaction between the participants. You don’t have to be a connoisseur, we prefer to play with recognizing a divergent look, a giggle, an unsupported explanation. Since the pandemic, humorous concepts of imitations, puppets or songs have been added to enhance entertainment.
►Monday to Friday 6:30 p.m. to VAT
Impressively!
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Making science accessible and standardizing it was a major challenge. Stéphane Bellavance and Martin Carli enliven this family reunion, which allows for many discussions. The content is educational, the container is fun, and the tone is timeless. With artists and adults competing, young people need not feel ashamed of not knowing, on the contrary they have an equal, if not more, chance than anyone else to get the right answer.
►Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. on Télé-Québec
►Even better! Friday 6 p.m
The voice
Photo provided by Bertrand Exertier
Music competitions enjoy great cross-generational success around the world. The different ages of the participants and repertoires, the accessibility for “normal” people who surpass themselves, the talent that evokes emotions and surprises, the connection to their stories, allow the audience to project themselves into them. We are in a positive albeit competitive approach as it leads to the fulfillment of a dream. The diverse origins of the participants also create commitment. We feel that in the vote.
►Sunday at 7:30 p.m VAT
infoman
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If “infotainment” can get young people interested in politics, that’s a good thing. With his youthful side and humor, Jean-René Dufort manages to find the right unifying tone. He intelligently finds the flaw in any situation, highlights the absurdities, but knows in his own way how to highlight the good moves. Never maliciously, he points out what generally goes under the radar but may have an impact on our community in some ways. He informs without taking the lead.
►Thursday 7:30 p.m. on ICI Télé
Get me out of here!
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Reality TV attracts many young people. It creates commitment. She demonstrates authenticity by immersing participants in uncomfortable situations. This is the case here. Regardless of the notoriety of the participants, there is vulnerability in the face of ordeal, excitement and satisfaction in overtaking this appeal. It is also resilience in the face of failure. The exotic context doesn’t hurt either.
►Sunday at 6:30 p.m VAT
zenith
File photo provided by Benoit Rousseau
The new strain brings Z, Y, X and Boomer people together in the studio. In the results, Damien Robitaille leads the rankings (at the time of writing) in a humorous nod to François Pérusse and Martin Fontaine, accompanied by a young krump dancer. Humour, common references, cross-generational, thoughtful values. And let’s remember the location of the public vote at home.
►Thursday 8 p.m. on ICI Télé
Luck
File photo provided by Eric Myre
Comedy scores with young people. Even if luck sometimes hits hard, irony, cynicism and satire prove to be unifying when it comes to criticizing our society. Everything is magnified, but not that far from a truth. The actors deliver a great performance. Both young and adult viewers can be found in the recordings.
►Wednesday at 9 p.m VAT
the eye of the storm
Photo courtesy of Eve B. Lavoie
The unifying quality of this series lies in its realism. As with the popular show Les Parent, we easily recognize ourselves in the members of the Gagnon Despaties family and the situations we witness. Self-mockery is also key to his success with teens and adults alike.
►Monday 7:30 p.m. on ICI TV