command a massive audience

Meaning

This expression means to naturally attract, hold the attention of, or have a very large and loyal group of viewers, listeners, or followers. The verb 'command' implies a sense of power, authority, and effortless appeal, showing that the person or media outlet easily draws people in. It is frequently used in media, entertainment, and marketing contexts.

Examples

• Even after decades on the air, the talk show host continues to command a massive audience every weeknight.

  Even after decades on the air, the talk show host continues to command a massive audience every weeknight.

• Very few indie films can command a massive audience without heavy promotional backing from a major studio.

  Very few indie films can command a massive audience without heavy promotional backing from a major studio.

• With over fifty million subscribers, the YouTuber has proven she can command a massive audience.

  With over fifty million subscribers, the YouTuber has proven she can command a massive audience.

• Live sporting events are among the few television broadcasts that still command a massive audience.

  Live sporting events are among the few television broadcasts that still command a massive audience.

• To command a massive audience in today's crowded media landscape, content creators must be highly original.

  To command a massive audience in today's crowded media landscape, content creators must be highly original.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ The singer commands a massive public.

  ✓ The singer commands a massive audience.

  In English, 'public' is rarely used with 'command' in this sense; 'audience' is the correct and natural collocation for viewers, listeners, or fans.

• ✗ He demands a massive audience with his streamings.

  ✓ He commands a massive audience with his streams.

  'Demand' means to insist on something, whereas 'command' in this context means to naturally attract or possess authority over.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The streaming platform signed the popular podcaster because he can easily ________.

  💡 Attract a very large number of listeners.

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  command a massive audience

• Traditional TV networks struggle to ________ now that viewers have turned to social media.

  💡 Draw in and keep a huge number of viewers.

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  command a massive audience