Triaging the Streaming Wars

The rise of streaming services has disrupted the entertainment industry, leading to changes in labor issues, compensation, networks and affiliates, consolidation, and business models. This volume examines these implications and their impact on film and TV studies, media industry studies, digital media studies, business, and communication studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The impact of streaming services on the entertainment industry has been profound, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This comprehensive volume delves into the various implications of the rise of these services, examining the significant disruption they have caused to the traditional entertainment sectors. A team of international scholars explores the changes in labor issues and compensation, which played a crucial role in the conflict between the Writers Guild of America members and their agents. They also examine the widening divide between networks and affiliates, the consolidation of the media industry following Disney's acquisition of Fox, and the diverse business models behind these services that challenge traditional advertising models and revenue streams.

This thorough and multifaceted examination of this rapidly evolving segment of the entertainment industry is of immense interest to academics and students specializing in film and TV studies, media industry studies, digital media studies, business, and communication studies. By examining these complex dynamics, the volume provides valuable insights into the future of the entertainment industry and its potential implications for content creators, consumers, and industry stakeholders alike.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032541617