Television in the Streaming Era

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Television in the Streaming Era

The Global Shift

International business

Author: Jean Chalaby

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Collection: Development Trajectories in Global Value Chains

Language: English

Published by: Cambridge University Press

Published on: 6th April 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781009199308


Overview

This ground-breaking study explores transformations in the TV industry under the impact of globalizing forces and digital technologies. Chalaby investigates the making of a digital value chain and the distinct value-adding segments which form the new video ecosystem.

Industry Shift

He provides a full account of the industry's global shift from the development of TV formats and transnational networks to the emergence of tech giants and streaming platforms.

Infrastructure and Technology

The author takes a deep dive into the infrastructure (communication satellites, subsea cable networks, data centres) and technology (cloud computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence) underpinning this ecosystem through the prism of global value chain theory.

Research and Insights

The book combines empirical data garnered over 20 years of researching the industry and offers unique insights from television and tech executives.

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