MacVoices #23213: MacVoices Live! - Price Increases and the Future of Streaming (Part 3)

<p>The MacVoices Live! panel concludes this session with a look at the impact of price increases on popular streaming services like Spotify, YouTube, and Peacock.  As <strong>Chuck Joiner</strong>, <strong>David Ginsburg</strong>, <strong>Mike Potter</strong>, <strong>Ben Roethig</strong>, <strong>Brian Flanigan-Arthurs</strong>, <strong>Jim Rea</strong>, <strong>Eric Bolden</strong>, and <strong>Web Bixby</strong> delve into the effects of rising prices on consumer decisions, they also explore the shifting landscape of streaming services cutting ties with traditional cable providers. The conversation continues, touching on a wide range of topics from YouTube's dominance and its impact on content creators to the resurgence of interest in cable and satellite TV due to the growing complexity and cost of streaming services. (Part 3) </p> <p><br /><br /><a href="http://factormeals.com/macvoices50"><img height="200" alt="Factor" class="aligncenter wp-image-14313" src="https://www.macvoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/factor640-300x300.jpeg" width="200" /></a></p> <p>Today’s MacVoices is supported by <strong>Factor</strong>. Visit <a href="http://factormeals.com/macvoices50"><strong>FactorMeals.com/macvoices</strong></a> and use the code macvoices50 to get 50% off!</p> <!--more--> <br /> <h3>Show Notes:</h3> <p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p> <p>0:01:23 Streaming services severing ties with cable companies<br />0:04:10 The Shift from Traditional TV to YouTube<br />0:05:51 YouTubers Making a Living through Their Channels<br />0:06:34 YouTube vs. Scripted Shows: Different Content Preferences<br />0:08:30 Consumers Caught in the Middle of Carrier Disruptions<br />0:09:08 Peacock and Spotify raise prices, market performance discussed<br />0:10:35 Peacock: A Cool Name for NBC's Streaming Service<br />0:12:05 The Benefits of Peacock and the Appeal of Cable/Satellite TV<br />0:13:38 The Friction in Obtaining Desired Content<br />0:18:37 The Friction of Exclusive Content<br />0:20:24 The Desire for A La Carte Channel Selecti