From this link you can see why broadcast TV and Cable, for now, aren’t too threatened by streaming videofrom YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, etc.
That will all change when these companies find their ultimate business model, one that is more than just ads or subscribers, but a hybrid
Why TV Companies Couldn’t Care Less About Original Online Video
via TechCrunch by Ashkan Karbasfrooshan, founder and CEO of WatchMojo.
For libraries, well, we don’t depend ad revenue or subscriber revenue. We often measure ourselves on circulation. DVD is having a temporary uptick in circ, mostly due to the recession. The writing is on the wall though. DVD will drop like a stone for most major demographics as streaming finds it’s bigger foothold.
Stephen
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I agree with this, excepting low income areas. Even if libraries offer streaming materials, the patron/customer will still need internet access to watch them. The patrons that use the library for this will be left out- much like the poor were initially in the DVD switch. The difference is, DVD players dropped in cost and are a 1 time expense. The internet is ongoing and I don’t see the cost dropping that rapidly in most places- especially rural areas- for the foreseeable future.
Spencer: We also need to avoid assumptions and to pay attention to some of the data that shows that low income areas often have more penetration of smart phones and internet connectivity. That’s been one of the surprises in the surveys recently. Most people wil give up landlines and TV to keep the web.
SA