[opendtv] Re: TV Ratings Have Hurt Creative Side of Television, Says Netflix Content Boss Sarandos | Variety

  • From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:52:13 +0000

Craig Birkmaier wrote:

> What? People want to watch shows on demand? Cannot be true. Bert says
> VOD is not important.

Craig, not well known for reading comprehension, continues to misunderstand.

For the 1500th time: VOD is NOT UNIQUE TO OTT SITES. VOD is also available 
using proprietary methods, or using IP, which cable systems have implemented 
internally for several years. Therefore, to imply that OTT sites are mostly 
successful because they offer VOD is just plain wrong. HBO and other cable 
channels are available VOD, and yet they are not OTT sites. Craig has a tough 
time explaining this.

> Seriously? The Millennials will steal programs that they are not
> paying for?

No problem. Just make the content available ad-supported, over a Netflix or 
other ad-supported companion site (e.g. Hulu vs Hulu Plus).

Bert

 
 
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