This BBC Streaming Player Brings Popular British Shows to the U.S.
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — September 21, 2015 — Tech
References: hollywoodreporter & vulture
BBC TV has announced the upcoming launch of a BBC streaming service for American Anglophiles.
Several BBC shows streaming on Netflix have seen great success in the U.S., most notably Sherlock, the modern update on Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective series. In addition, Doctor Who has also gained praise among American audiences -- an incredibly long-running show about an ageless scientist who whizzes around time and space in a phone booth. The new BBC streaming service will offer a more expansive selection to American consumers.
This BBC streaming player will follow in the footsteps of platforms like HBO Go, which introduced a model in which networks release their original content online exclusively through their own designated streaming services. The BBC streaming service will have the same high quality programming as its HBO equivalent, with the added exotic appeal of the English accent.
Several BBC shows streaming on Netflix have seen great success in the U.S., most notably Sherlock, the modern update on Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective series. In addition, Doctor Who has also gained praise among American audiences -- an incredibly long-running show about an ageless scientist who whizzes around time and space in a phone booth. The new BBC streaming service will offer a more expansive selection to American consumers.
This BBC streaming player will follow in the footsteps of platforms like HBO Go, which introduced a model in which networks release their original content online exclusively through their own designated streaming services. The BBC streaming service will have the same high quality programming as its HBO equivalent, with the added exotic appeal of the English accent.
Trend Themes
1. British TV Streaming Services - The success of British shows on popular American streaming platforms presents an opportunity for British networks to launch their own services and expand their audience.
2. Exclusive Streaming Services - The model of networks releasing their original content online exclusively through their own designated streaming services presents an opportunity for other networks to follow suit and potentially increase revenue and brand loyalty.
3. Localized Streaming Services - The launch of the BBC streaming service for American Anglophiles presents an opportunity for other international networks to create localized services for audiences looking for a specific type of content.
Industry Implications
1. Broadcasting Networks - Broadcasting networks can explore launching their own streaming services to expand their audience and potentially increase revenue while delivering their original content directly to consumers.
2. Streaming Services - Established streaming services can consider partnering with international networks to offer localized content to attract particular demographics and increase their user base.
3. Entertainment Production - Entertainment production companies can consider developing content with international appeal to expand their potential audience and secure deals with various streaming services looking to offer exclusive content.
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