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Old 14-03-2016, 13:38   #685
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Re: The future for linear TV channels
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Originally Posted by passingbat View Post
In my view, kids of today, who are used to streaming content, when they get older and have their own homes, will simply flit between streaming and linear channels, using both as naturally as the each other.

The current older generation have been brought up on linear TV only. Some are perfectly content with things as they've always been (and there's nothing wrong with being content). Others are apprehensive because they are worried that it may be too complicated.

This won't be an issue for the kids of today and they'll use the best of both TV worlds. I think they will be less likely to take out long term high price pay TV contracts though and just use the free linear channels and streaming services.
I agree with this assessment, PB. Unfortunately, I think the linear broadcast channels will not be able to sustain their financial viability with the reduction of audience share that this implies.

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Originally Posted by denphone View Post
Hmmmm nice to be called mindless and lazy.....
I was referring to the younger generation, Den. It's perfectly acceptable for those of our generation to be a lot more relaxed and contented!
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