TV channels go direct to consumers to tap into surging subscription online video revenues, says IHS

The traditional TV channels business is entering a period of flux. According to Ted Hall, research director at IHS, the core concept of the channel is fragmenting, as audience behavior is changing and broadcasters are adapting to meet evolving viewer needs. The traditional linear channel will be around for a long time to come, but it will become increasingly marginalised by a plethora of online services, from catch-up TV to TV Everywhere, pay TV channels' streaming offerings and YouTube multi-channel networks.

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