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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I do find it disappointing that a forum which boasts so much good technical knowledge just doesn't seem to attract contributions that are rather more progressive than this.
None of the regular contributors appear to be willing to address the revolutionary change that will soon be apparent to all TV viewers.
The answer to the question posed in this post is simple. TNT does not intend to keep the status quo of providing linear TV channels for any longer than is necessary. In the foreseeable future - sport will be presented through streaming only, and this also applies to Sky.
Some may wish to bury their heads in the sand, and that's fine. Those with open minds can read this, do their own research, and make up their own minds. I hope I've been of service to them.
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broad...184109.article
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What is shown is another area that will be adapted, with a greater focus on live content and analysis being moved to digital platforms. Young said: “discovery+ will become the home of this, where they can stay with our pundits as they continue on with what we’re broadcasting, or even see preview shows that will start on discovery+. So eventually you will see us go from Premier League coverage on a Saturday morning directly to Premiership rugby.” An example of this is that the Champions League goals show will be moved to discovery+, becoming a companion programme. |
I find it disappointing that the most pre-eminent free market capitalist ignores er, the market, in terms of consumption of television. In particular live sports.
People who want to watch TNT want to watch live sports. No amount of punditry on an app will ever compensate for that. What happens in the future remains to be seen however here today, as we sit, Discovery+ is no substitute for live, linear, TNT Sports.
This is reflected in the value of the rights paid for, and retail price, of top dollar premium content that will be delivered linear on platforms for many, many years to come.