Diane Mermigas writes:
The cable industry is determined not to be blindsided again by unexpected competition, though that might not be possible given the barrage of new digital developments at every turn. ¶ Last year, the rapid adoption of wireless portable devices outside the home proved a surprising and potent new competitive force just as cable operators were beginning to monetize their $80 billion digital rebuild. ¶ This year, the explosion of digital video downloads from the Internet as an effective cable bypass is a game-changing threat. The latest example is the Walt Disney Co.'s plan to provide ad-supported hit series on its branded Web sites for free the day after their initial broadcast. ...
Link: Hollywood Reporter.
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