By replacing linear, scheduled programming with huge libraries of on-demand content, have the business models and power structures of traditional tv been toppled for good?
To help us see the full picture, we’re joined by Amanda Lotz, an award-winning author, professor and research leader at Queensland University of Technology’s Digital Media Research Centre.
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In this episode, Amanda Lotz explains the profound impact of the internet on broadcast television, along with how on-demand viewing has transformed audience engagement and the business models of traditional TV.
We also explore the evolution of television, the rise of streaming services like Netflix, and the changing metrics of success in the industry, and touch on the future of traditional broadcasting and the broader concept of video consumption in a digital age.
00:00 The Evolution of Television and Media Studies
03:02 Impact of the Internet on Traditional TV
05:34 The Post-Network Era Explained
08:12 Changing Audience Behaviours and Viewing Habits
10:34 The Role of Technology in Viewing Experiences
13:21 The Inevitability of On-Demand Viewing
15:45 Netflix's Influence on Streaming Services
18:14 The Australian Broadcasting Landscape
20:41 Metrics of Success in a Fragmented Market
25:02 Understanding Netflix's Viewing Patterns
27:17 Traditional Broadcasters vs. Streaming Disruption
30:59 The New Golden Age of Television
33:22 Local Content Quotas in Australia
37:05 The Future of Traditional Broadcasting
42:50 The Evolution of Video Consumption
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