The death of television

[sovietchild]

Young generation does not watch TV. It's only the older generation who continues to watch television. So, the question is, what's gonna happen to all those sport industries who profit from TV contracts in near future?

If TV continues to fall, then industries like NFL, NBA, College Football, English Football might fall with it. Right?

'Texas' for example is by far the most profitable football program, they make about 100 million a year. Texas makes that much money because of television revenue. Another example is Real Madrid, they make about $140 million a year from TV contracts.

 

[Shem Ben Noah]

Sports always have cable.

Broadcast television is crap nowadays, and I've not watched anything but the nightly news for 10 years.
Reality TV shows and dance/sing contests are all that's on, and not worth my time.

It's been like this since the TV writers strike back in 2007. Way to go, network TV.

Actually, my TV viewing had been very little even before that, going way back to the late '80's.

Can't even compare to TV back in the 70's where we watched at least 4 shows a night.

 

[sun rise]

What used to be available only on TV now is available on the internet in various forms including Amazon, Netflix, Youtube and many other outlets, both free and paid. TVs, phones etc are used to watch what used to be only on network TV.

I assume sports will be available on a pay-per-view basis more and more. Just search for sports pay per view streaming to see what is currently available.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I guess people will just have to play sports for the fun of it. Like how it would be if things were normal.

 

[bobhikes]

Young generation does not watch TV. It's only the older generation who continues to watch television. So, the question is, what's gonna happen to all those sport industries who profit from TV contracts in near future?

If TV continues to fall, then industries like NFL, NBA, College Football, English Football might fall with it. Right?

'Texas' for example is by far the most profitable football program, they make about 100 millions a year. Texas makes that much money because of television revenue. Another example is Real Madrid, they make about $140 million a year from TV contracts.

I believe you are right, sports is going to collapse. Nothing grows forever and sports has reached its pinnacle.

 

[Brickjectivity]

I think among young men video games are the biggest competitor with television and also with sports. People get involved with sports, because their parents help them to participate in it in their schools. After that it is a fun communal activity whether participating or watching, but video games have become communal.

 

[meghanwaterlillies]

that is so not true.

 

[meghanwaterlillies]

also clicker with channels mostly never really watch, I immediately usually notice what it is and bam done.
sometimes movies but I watch it on fast forward on some of it.

 

[Stevicus]

The death of television? Not surprising, considering all those who kept saying "kill your television." I guess one of them finally went through with it.

 

[meghanwaterlillies]

The death of television? Not surprising, considering all those who kept saying "kill your television." I guess one of them finally went through with it.

I busted it with something I was hoping, whoever Hillary Clintons or the clients and oby thinks we he she should owe would come out and Id give em blood guts and gore.
Remember the movie the ring.

 

[SomeRandom]

TV has died already. No one I know watches TV anymore. Sport won't die though. Might make less money than it used to. But it is far too ingrained in culture.

 

[Father Heathen]

Young generation does not watch TV. It's only the older generation who continues to watch television. So, the question is, what's gonna happen to all those sport industries who profit from TV contracts in near future?

If TV continues to fall, then industries like NFL, NBA, College Football, English Football might fall with it. Right?

'Texas' for example is by far the most profitable football program, they make about 100 million a year. Texas makes that much money because of television revenue. Another example is Real Madrid, they make about $140 million a year from TV contracts.

The content is still consumed, it's just that the means are transitioning. Those who provide the content will adapt with changes.

 

[Revoltingest]

I watch a lot of TV.
I find that it feels more productive than posting here.
I like....
Fargo
The Expanse
The Simpsons
Penguinpalooza
Samurai Jack
Game Of Thrones
Better Call Saul
Archer
The Americans
Billions
How It's Made
Homeland
World's Strongest Man

 

[Glaurung]

Television won't go anywhere, it's just that the internet has taken away the near monopoly on the distribution of entertainment and information that television held for decades. And this is a good thing.

I couldn't care less how that may hurt the sports industry. But it's not as if people are going to stop watching football.

 

[Peace48]

Honestly can't remember the last time I watched "live" television. It's all about watching on demand on netflix and amazon prime.