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Streaming news has been around for a decade. It’s been a boom for the masses and has also gained a foothold in niche markets. In the future, online video is likely to reshape political news coverage.
Streaming allows viewers to watch news at any time, wherever they are. A major benefit is that it eliminates the scarcity of news content.
The same technology that makes streaming possible also helps networks archive content. This makes it economical to build a library of media. That’s why some of the major news networks are investing hundreds of millions of dollars into their streaming operations.
For a while, it appeared that CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel were the only news options available. But the internet has provided a plethora of choices. From free news streamers to new overtly political news operations, it’s a brave new world for viewers.
Streaming is also a way to deliver news more quickly. In the past, newscasts had to wait for the wheel to turn before they could report on events. Streaming eliminates this delay and allows a viewer to tailor the news experience to their needs.
There’s a long history of broadcast news being a profitable business. However, the ubiquity of television has created an audience hungry for alternatives. Streaming reduces the barriers to entry, which creates room for new players.
A recent study estimates that a majority of Americans will subscribe to at least one streaming service. While the share of cable TV viewers will decline from 76 percent in 2015 to 56 percent by 2021, streaming is expected to capture the audience.
