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Originally Posted by GirlySports
another generation probably. the generation before us still isn't good with computers and streaming. We are the first.
There is something about grabbing the remote and just turning on the tv though.
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Computers aren't needed for streaming. Amazon fire tv/Apple TV/Roku are as easy to use as a cable box, and everyone is using them for netflix anyway. This will be a big year in the US for OTT offerings that feature live tv and easy remote control use. Sling TV and PS Vue are great options and are starting to take off. ATT/Directv is going to launch a service they say will replace sat dishes by 2020.
The problem for sports is that people now have options. If they don't care enough about ESPN, RSNs and other sports networks, they'll go for the cheaper options that don't offer them. That's going to be a big hit in terms of subscriber revenue. Subscriber revenue is way more important than advertising and ratings these days.
There's going to be a period of hurt for sports leagues coming up for sure.