Ponder this. IPTV is the future of all media combined; internet, television, satellite & cable
If you want to look at the future then try to think how we will all be communicating with each other as well as how we will access literally thousands of IPTV channels/websites of content to satisfy our every desire from the comfort of our homes using our wireless IPTV keyboard remotes.
Think Wayne's World on a global scale. Entertainment for every conceivable niche that can be generated by anyone with the proper technology for very little cost.
What I think this means is that internet website owners need to start thinking in terms of becoming an active and engaging form of media vs. a passive provider of photos and video content. Income for the most part will no longer be generated via a monthly membership model but will be gained through a combination of advertising revenue and upsell products whether they be live shows, novelties, pills or personalized items. You must grab the users attention immediately if you want to have a chance to monetize them in any way.
Websites utilizing multiple forms of social media are leading the way towards the IPTV platform by featuring the latest interactive forms of social networking, blogs, forums, user generated content, ratings and live performances to larger audiences that are willing to pay for this type of entertainment. Finally you will have that strip club quality entertainment you always wanted right in your own living rooms. And yes 3D, holograms and virtual reality are also a part of the future but that will come after the next major shift in interactive media and entertainment.
Now the race becomes to see who will be able to combine this new IPTV technology into high traffic channels/site with all the needs and desires of an insatiable consumer... albeit one that will still be a tough sale.
Is this the type forward thinking that I think you are looking for Paul?
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