If 15 golf streaming services come out- at least 14 will quickly fail. For the first time in the history of television, consumers, and NOT companies are in control of the success or failure of content.
Actually, a few big companies will provide virtually all of the content that appeals to the broadest audience; along with some that peopel are willing to pay a premium for, such as sports.
You think crap like the home shopping network would exist, if people were given the choice not to pay for them?
Actually, they are in a better position because they make money from selling stuff, and don't have to produce shows, pay talent big money, etc. All they need is a way to stream and they aree on the air.
The more niche ones that appeal to small markets will go away, such as science fiction channels, home improvement, history etc. that may not have enough subscriber base to go at it alone; or a pared down version will be offered by a big company that is the parent as long as it doesn't lose money. The can dump old shows they used to syndicate on it. I agree it won't be a big lose at any rate.
That is the best part about this move away from cable, imo.
It seems clear that the quality of content simply MUST increase for media companies to survive.
Not really, they will go for the mass market and live sports because that is where the money is; and occassionaly make something that is good.
We’re still in a fairly nascent position, and already the quality on Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, etc. are orders of magnitude higher than traditional networks.
As a said, a few big players will control most of the content. The question is can Netflix and Amazon create enough revenue to survive making original content as shows get pulled from them and become exclusives on the owner's service? We're already seeing that with Disney and Netflix. Disney is even following the network model of releasing shows over time so you can't just subscribe, binge the Mandalorian and then drop your subscription.
I think we will eventually see the streaming version of what OTA with UHF/VHF was - a few large players who dominate the market with maybe one or two niche players; except now we have to pay for each channel.
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I'll subscribe instantly for any streaming service with SNL back catalogue... but I'm in Germany, so there's nothing (although there's nothing in UK either! Netflix used to carry some SNL compilations back in 2012, and that's it).
And unfortunately only a limited set of seasons are available on DVD; although the are many of the great ones.
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No, I meant a streaming service.
I know, but that is the future of single show streaming, at least in terms of pricing; i.e. very expensive.