Has the internet ruined Broadcast Television? - Amanda Lotz


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?
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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00:00 The Impact of the Internet on Broadcast Television
05:28 The Evolution of Television Business Models
12:08 Changing Viewing Habits and Audience Engagement
19:59 The Rise of Streaming Services and Their Influence
30:20 The New Golden Age of Television
38:42 The Future of Traditional Broadcasting
42:56 The Broader Concept of Video Consumption
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Amanda Lotz
Professor/Author/Consultant
Amanda D. Lotz is a media scholar, author, and consultant who has been exploring how digital technologies have changed how media industries operate, what they make, and their role in culture for more than two decades. Based at Queensland University of Technology where she leads the Transforming Media Industries and Cultures research program in the internationally regarded Digital Media Research Centre, her research focuses on understanding the implications of internet distribution for media industries and society. She is the author, coauthor, or editor of fourteen books that explore television and media industries. She has consulted and provided thought leadership and strategy guidance about digital change in media industries for business and government for more than a decade.