I think the primary difference will be in the way contracts are negotiated-
since, with streaming vs. legacy cable and broadcast OTA, you have an entirely different set of middle men with their hands out who have to wet their beaks.
I think the changes will be significant - if you have any doubt, just look at the enormous trouble Hollywood is having right now and likely will continue to have. The industry is experiencing intense pain in the transition from physical delivery to digital delivery, and the entire system that existed for 100 years has basically been uprooted, and nobody knows what to do about it. The music industry went through the same thing in the late 90's with the internet's rise to prominence and Napster, and I still don't think they've really got it figured out - artists are making something like 1/500th of a penny for every minute their songs get streamed on Apple Music, Spotify, or YouTube. Something to consider about those two examples - Silicon Valley basically calls the shots for both now. That gives you an idea who will ultimately be calling the shots when it comes to broadcasting live sporting events.
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For all the folks who think linear cable will still be a thing in-
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Jun 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM ET
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06/17/25 10:17 AM ET
TV ratings back, cable hookups by state r declined n value. Schedule strong
-- Stech
Jun 18, 2025 at 09:16 AM ET
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06/18/25 09:16 AM ET
The difference between linear TV through cable and linear TV through
-- wwhokie1
Jun 17, 2025 at 01:10 PM ET
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06/17/25 01:10 PM ET
I have xfinity cable AND You Tube TV. We are comparing
-- seekoHoG
Jun 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM ET
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06/18/25 11:30 PM ET
I pretty much hate the streaming services I've tried.
-- MP4VT2004
Jun 19, 2025 at 07:27 PM ET
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06/19/25 07:27 PM ET
I have a "modern" Samsung remote on my bedroom TV, and it sucks!
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 19, 2025 at 05:04 AM ET
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06/19/25 05:04 AM ET
Do the previous versions of the Samsung remotes work with the newer TVs?**
-- MP4VT2004
Jun 19, 2025 at 07:28 PM ET
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06/19/25 07:28 PM ET
I think the primary difference will be in the way contracts are negotiated-
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-- Baltimore_Hokie
Jun 17, 2025 at 01:24 PM ET
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06/17/25 01:24 PM ET
Do conf. networks, like SEC and ACC, come with an ESPN plus subscription?**
-- hokieluver
Jun 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM ET
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06/17/25 12:11 PM ET
Nope, but you probably do get the SECN-X and ACCN-X
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 17, 2025 at 01:17 PM ET
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06/17/25 01:17 PM ET
If I had to choose between the two
-- I85Hokie
Jun 18, 2025 at 07:29 AM ET
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06/18/25 07:29 AM ET
If you go with Hulu or YTTV, you get both networks & all of the ESPN...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 18, 2025 at 09:59 AM ET
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06/18/25 09:59 AM ET
I have that now (hulu), but its pretty expensive, almost like cable. **
-- hokieluver
Jun 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM ET
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06/18/25 12:49 PM ET
Yep. Both of those are the same price for their basic package...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 18, 2025 at 01:00 PM ET
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06/18/25 01:00 PM ET
Not w stand-alone ESPN+, but they will definitely be included with the new-
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Jun 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM ET
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06/17/25 12:39 PM ET
I am almost to the point where I only watch TV if I am at a sports bar.
-- OrlandoHokie
Jun 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM ET
OrlandoHokie
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06/17/25 11:52 AM ET
my tv is basically for a few things
-- MrBayAreaHokie
Jun 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM ET
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06/18/25 12:05 AM ET
It’s coming, but I also think it will take longer than 5-10 years.
-- hokieZ71
Jun 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM ET
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06/17/25 11:26 AM ET
If the P2 completely jumps in bed with those companies, it means that...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 17, 2025 at 01:21 PM ET
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06/17/25 01:21 PM ET
You're right, the contracts are in place for some time-
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Jun 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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06/17/25 11:30 AM ET
With digital OTA programming, wonder if a company will offer...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 17, 2025 at 01:24 PM ET
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06/17/25 01:24 PM ET
The main networks will probably always have a "free" option-
-- Baltimore_Hokie
Jun 17, 2025 at 01:27 PM ET
Baltimore_Hokie
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06/17/25 01:27 PM ET
Curious if ESPN (or anyone else) will provide their content OTA...
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 17, 2025 at 01:49 PM ET
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06/17/25 01:49 PM ET