Watch this video about the growth of streaming programming and answer the discussion questions that follow. “Submit” your response to each question.

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Discussion Questions

Question 1

Question 1: The streaming market has become increasingly crowded as more streaming services, such as Disney+, debut and compete for subscribers. According to the video, the average user now subscribes to five platforms. What streaming services, if any, do you subscribe to or want to subscribe to? How much would you be willing to pay to access the television and film content you're interested in viewing? What can you say about the various streaming interfaces you are familiar with? How is the streaming era better than, similar to, or worse than the era of cable TV?

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Question 2

Question 2: According to the video, gaining access to original and exclusive content is what influences people to subscribe to a particular streaming network. Do you agree with that assessment? If so, what specific original programming on Netflix and Disney has made these platforms particularly successful? What other factors might influence people to choose one streaming site over another?

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