Broadcast Television: has the internet left an entire business model for dead? – Amanda Lotz

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. https://amandalotz.com ⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/Amanda-D.-Lotz/author/B001JSDEIW⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adlotz/ https://bsky.app/profile/drtvlotz.bsky.social In this episode, Amanda Lotz 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 explore 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. 00:00 The Evolution of Television and Media Studies 03:02 Impact of the Internet on Traditional TV 05:34 The Post-Network Era Explained 08:12 Changing Audience Behaviours and Viewing Habits 10:34 The Role of Technology in Viewing Experiences 13:21 The Inevitability of On-Demand Viewing 15:45 Netflix's Influence on Streaming Services 18:14 The Australian Broadcasting Landscape 20:41 Metrics of Success in a Fragmented Market 25:02 Understanding Netflix's Viewing Patterns 27:17 Traditional Broadcasters vs. Streaming Disruption 30:59 The New Golden Age of Television 33:22 Local Content Quotas in Australia 37:05 The Future of Traditional Broadcasting 42:50 The Evolution of Video Consumption If you like what you hear, please follow the show, leave a review, or let us know what else you’d like us to look into at ⁠⁠https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/⁠⁠