Thread: VOD The future for linear TV channels
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Old 05-06-2015, 10:29   #328
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Re: The future for linear TV channels
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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute View Post
I do like your world you depict Old Boy, where i choose soley what i want to watch, and when, and just watch live shows as/when they on.

My fear is without advertisment , this utopian world you depict will cost a hell of alot MORE cash to replace the lost revenue of advertisement which we musnt underestimate. (or is full of endorsement/product placement which is the same)

I yet to see in your arguement how they would get the alternative cash, as I said subscriptions would sky rocket from their current amount which is too much for some now
In this new world, there will inevitably be some downsides. It's not really a matter of whether we like that world or not, it's really a question of observing what is happening and for how much longer, with all the developments taking place, viewers will put up with the way things are now.

Perhaps a good balance would be to have sites which give the option of more expensive subscriptions or advertising, but I can't see the likes of HBO going for that.

For me, the ability to choose from a huge library of material without commercials getting in the way, is heaven!
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