23-05-2023, 12:56 PM
(23-05-2023, 12:03 PM)bilky asko Wrote:I imagine if they'd continued having the linear channels it might have reduced the initial uptake of Disney+.(23-05-2023, 11:08 AM)Brekkie Wrote: Although that decline has been overstated and is more gradual than steep, though undoubtedly higher in channels aimed at children and younger audiences.
The full ratings figures though released by OFCOM show that as far as linear channels are concerned 90% of viewing of the top programnes is still either live or of people's own recordings. Indeed Disney may have been a bit hasty in cutting their linear channels so quickly.
Do they value viewership over revenue?
For channels in general I expect over the next few years +1 channels will disappear, in favour of pointing viewers to the corresponding catchup service. Similarly I'm slightly surprised catch channels such as 4Seven continue to survive, and to some extent 5Select (though that's no longer named 'My5').
I think linear channels still have their place, though are less important for catching up on programmes shown earlier in the day/week on the same or sister channel.
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TV Forum.