ABC News deputy political director Averi Harper breaks down the move by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the backlash and what role this decision could play for AP courses nationally.
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TV news has been on cable for decades. The network’s critics ignored the rapid adoption of cable and missed the pent-up demand for alternatives.
With the advent of DVRs and the web, viewers could time-shift and watch at their leisure. Streaming was also available, making it possible for networks to archive content and deliver it on demand.
News networks were convinced that the streaming market would be ripe for the picking. As a result, they spent hundreds of millions of dollars building out their streaming operations. They repurposed cable programming and scheduled regular nightly news programs, documentaries and news analysis.
However, they were hesitant to over-hype streaming. This is because of the commercial-averse nature of the audience. A growing number of households subscribe to at least one online streaming service.
In fact, a study by the Pew Research Center found that in 2020, the share of Americans who watched a lot of streaming was higher than the share who watched cable. These results indicate that the future of political news coverage will be in online video.
One of the most impressive features of streaming is its ability to provide timely news delivery. Unlike broadcast news, it is delivered on demand and is available everywhere.
The best part is that a user can customize the experience. Viewers can follow trending topics, express their opinions and view local news. It also provides election results.
Although it’s hard to beat the big picture, the small details make a big difference in the world. Using an app like NewsBreak, users can access current events and keep track of the latest election results.
