Comments on: Apple wins Technology & Engineering Emmy

By: 3l3c7ro

3l3c7ro — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:07:33 +0000

The existing networks are dying as a result of the internet streaming delivery model. The old model of having to run to the TV at a certain time is nearly over and if the old networks are going to survive, they have to deliver content when ever it is ready to whoever wants it on any device they want. There is no more need to pit one show against another on the same time slot on another network. Many of us time shift our programs or just use Netflix and Hulu.

By: quiviran

quiviran — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:14:25 +0000

The “TV Networks” as we know them a holdover from a legacy regulatory business model that was used to encourage investment the build-out of the broadcast TV system. It involves, among other things, a geography monopoly to local channels on “their” networks programming. Technology has moved on, just as it has in the cellular telephone world and the cable TV world, but preservation of the old business models remains paramount.

Change is hard for these businesses because they don’t know where it’s leading. They know they have a pretty cushy deal with the current system and are afraid to risk change. The funny thing is, the “cord cutting” movement is the greatest opportunity recently for broadcast TV. They just need to embrace the concept that gaining commitment to a particular program, no matter the distribution channel, is a good way to keep eyes on their broadcast offering.

By: peterblood71

peterblood71 — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:17:51 +0000

We don’t need TV networks programming when programs come on anymore and instead of them programming us we should program them when WE want to watch. I know we have some of this capability now but it will probably continue down this path with the exception of news and sports. Cable TV is really kicking butt in making TV shows worth watching over conventional networks and they know it but the FCC will keep them from going too adult on their fare. The next 10 years will be interesting, if I live that long….

By: Wigwam11

Wigwam11 — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:21:37 +0000

So who at Apple accepts an award such as this? I’d take the newest hire, send them over to the ceremony, and let the new guy accept it.

By: BoC

BoC — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:47:37 +0000

Does anyone see the coming end of a lot of the “TV Networks” as we have seen them for over 6 decades?

By: KenC

KenC — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:55:25 +0000

Sounds like Apple getting Time Warner Cable and Comcast to put streaming tv apps in Apple’s App Store.

By: MBBM

MBBM — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:58:37 +0000

iCloud and Apple TV