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Disney's Web Move Shakes Up Decades-Old TV Model.

Authors :
Barnes, Brooks
Steinberg, Brian
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 4/11/2006, Vol. 247 Issue 84, pB1-B2. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article reports that the television industry is reacting to Walt Disney Co.'s decision to offer some of its most popular programs as free web streams with un-skippable commercials. The company is upending a long-prevalent business model that gave local broadcasters first rights to a program and the profits associated with it. INSET: Free, Anytime.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
247
Issue :
84
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
20427009