The Jeff Pulver Blog: Jim Johnson: The Future of Television: Change is Coming Fast

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May 03, 2007

Jim Johnson: The Future of Television: Change is Coming Fast

"Yes, my dear. The future is TVoIP. Get used to it.

Imagine a world where you can download in some still-to-be-invented application or device all the shows you want to watch… think TiVo on steroids, here. New “hit shows” like Lost, CSI, Desperate Housewives, Heroes, 24, etc are uploaded by the producers (not the networks) to their server. You can get new episodes of Jeopardy or Oprah or Days of Our Lives this way as well. Your device downloads them automatically, because you programmed it to do so (like your TiVo). But there’s more. Shows that are now “syndicated” can be downloaded, too. Want to watch the 3rd season of Seinfeld? or the 1st season of Sex in the City? or the entire run of the original Star Trek? Download ‘em all!"

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And I agree with Jim's that Blonde 2.0's said it best:

"There is a real revolution emerging right before our eyes which will change the way we have viewed and defined TV till now. I believe that within a few years time, we will see the internet establish itself as the leader of all media and that more and more services and technologies will be offered to those watching and those who want to be watched. All I can say is: Watch out broadcast TV - times are a-changin’ and you’re going down."

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The reality is that there is a lot of real opportunity in front of us. Those who can figure out how to best take advantage of these disruptive opportunities will be in a great position to help define the future of Television.

Tags: Internet TV, Jim Johnson, Blonde 2.0, Kfir Pravda, Jeff Pulver