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Introduction to Computer Technology (BIT-200)
Grand Canyon University
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20 February 2021 Streaming Video: Changes in the Media Market The rising popularity of subscription video on demand (SVOD) services is dramatically altering the way people consume media, especially young adults. Consumers prefer the autonomy to choose when, how, and where they view digital video content to more traditional forms of viewing, such as through cable and satellite subscription services. According to Pew Research, about 60 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 29 report that the primary way they watch television is with streaming services on the web[ CITATION Pew20 \l 1033 ]. In contrast, about 30 percent of the same age group mostly watch using a satellite or cable subscription. Only 5 percent mainly watch with a digital antenna. Young adults are leading the way for other video consumers. About 55 percent of all households in the United States subscribe to paid streaming services, representing an explosion in popularity since 2010, when only 10 percent of households subscribed[ CITATION Ric21 \l 1033 ]. These findings mark a significant change in consumers’ pathway to entertainment and information. A recent survey also found that most U. consumers subscribe to an average of three on- demand streaming services, amounting to collective spending of $2 billion per month[ CITATION Cha211 \l 1033 ]. Industry experts expect this amount to rise. While SVOD consumption increases, the demand for other entertainment activities such as reading and
listening to music is flattening or declining. The trend toward SVOD clearly represents a major shift in the media marketplace. The primary advantage of SVOD is that it allows consumers to view video content when and how they want, whether on a mobile device, laptop, or smart TV. Another key advantage is that SVOD services provide high-quality content that consumers find valuable. Surveys suggest that convenience prompts consumers to try SVOD, and the quality and originality of the offerings motivate them to stay with the services[ CITATION Elw20 \l 1033 ]. As video streaming becomes more popular and frequent, businesses in other sectors of the media market are rethinking their strategies. Traditional and premium cable broadcasters have introduced SVOD versions of their services in attempts to keep up with the newer streaming content providers. In addition, technology companies are developing platforms and offering original content of their own, intensifying the competition for entertainment dollars [ CITATION Har20 \l 1033 ]. Although consumers are comfortable with an average of three subscriptions to on- demand video, they may resist too many more, especially if the paid subscriptions are costly, confusing, or bloated by unwanted content. A common complaint from customers of paid TV is that subscription packages include hundreds of channels, many of them unwanted[ CITATION Pew20 \l 1033 ]. Furthermore, customers feel that they are not receiving value for the subscription amount [ CITATION Par20 \l 1033 ]. If streaming services take note of these objections and continue to provide a convenient, valuable alternative, consumers will keep cutting the cord.
Works Cited Chao, Mai. Pappagallo Media. 30 January 2021. Website. 10 February 2021. Elwood, Amy. "Digital Media: What Viewers Value." Entertainment Marketplace 18 May 2020: 24-26. Print. Hart, Dan. Tech Goes Hollywood. 9 July 2020. 30 January 2021. Park, Jay. "The Media Divide." News in Tech 4 December 2020: 12. Pew Research Center. Young Adults Use Online Streaming to Watch TV. 28 November 2020. Website. 16 February 2021. Richter, Tom. "New World of Choice for Video Watching." News of the Day 15 January 2021: 10. Print.
SC WD19 EOM2-1 Zoie Jackman 2
Course: Introduction to Computer Technology (BIT-200)
University: Grand Canyon University
