mr soft
25th October 2010, 09:55
US broadcasters took a big step toward eliminating free TV shows on the internet after they blocked access to their programming online this month.
Recent actions by Fox, ABC, NBC and CBS in two separate fee disputes suggest that after a few years of experimenting with free, ad-supported viewing, broadcasters believe they can make more money from cable TV providers if they hold back some programming online.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/online-tv-spat-means-fewer-free-shows-on-web/story-e6frg996-1225943140490
The future for free tv shows is not looking good. It seems big content providers arenīt content with just ad-supported, product placement and sales to worldwide broadcasters anymore.
Recent actions by Fox, ABC, NBC and CBS in two separate fee disputes suggest that after a few years of experimenting with free, ad-supported viewing, broadcasters believe they can make more money from cable TV providers if they hold back some programming online.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/online-tv-spat-means-fewer-free-shows-on-web/story-e6frg996-1225943140490
The future for free tv shows is not looking good. It seems big content providers arenīt content with just ad-supported, product placement and sales to worldwide broadcasters anymore.