Thread: VOD The future for linear TV channels
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Old 13-01-2017, 09:57   #1077
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Re: The future for linear TV channels
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 View Post
Isn't it especially in the case of the BBC their own content want people are mainly interested in anyway ?

The bulk of the BBC's spend goes on original content anyway.
It does, which is why I think that the BBC is best placed of all the terrestrials to succeed in the new media world.

The link below shows how the BBC is moving forward with its on demand strategy. They do appear to be wanting to actively encourage people to move from conventional linear channel viewing to streaming.

Incidentally, I am now convinced that Channel 5 is in danger of disappearing completely in this new world.

http://www.rapidtvnews.com/201701124...#axzz4VdLi99a2
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