Sept. 8, 2025

Has the internet ruined Broadcast Television?

Has the internet ruined Broadcast Television?

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?

In this episode, Amanda Lotz - award-winning author, professor and research leader at Queensland University of Technology’s Digital Media Research Centre - 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 delve into 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.

Check out the episode here.