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.

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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

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