Much like Facebook and Netlix, which we discussed in episodes 1 and 2 of our blog series – Amazon is positioning themselves to be one of the biggest threats to broadcast television. Not only is Amazon creating and distributing their own original content – much like the aforementioned companies – but they’re also revolutionizing live content and e-commerce.
In episode 1 of our latest blog series – which explores the biggest threats to broadcast TV – we looked at how Facebook is positioning themselves to steal “traditional” television audiences. We talked about the Facebook Live platform, Facebook’s partnership with E!
Broadcast television is edging forever closer to the endangered species list. “Cord cutting” is not a fad, but a growing trend that continues to impact both cable providers and broadcast networks. People are cutting ties with Time Warner and Comcast in favor of Hulu and Netflix. They’re trading in their DirecTV dishes for Apple TV and ChromeCast. And they’re doing so because content is available everywhere. On our smart phones. On our laptops. On our SmarTVs. You no longer need a cable subscription to watch your favorite shows.