LFTVD - REGULATION
TOPIC 1: The regulation of global practices of production, distribution and circulation
Net-Neutrality - ISPs must treat all internet communications equally, not discriminating or charging differently based on user, content, website, platform etc.
1//The FCC plans to end open internet protections because they are 'unnecessarily heavy-handed regulations'. They would require ISPs to be transparent so consumers can buy the plan that's best for them and small businesses would have the technical info they need to innovate. Netflix supports the strong net-neutrality rules and opposes the commissions proposal to roll back protections.
2//It seems that only top video streaming services will survive the Trump era. Netflix continues to amass subscribers to establish itself as a market share leader. With the new FCC chairman, replacing Tom Wheeler who brought in new net-neutrality rules, he may undermine Wheeler's choices. It is fatalistic for new services, but a good thing for consumers, with a smaller amount of larger streaming services to browse.
3//In Asia, Netflix trips on regulation, content and competition. The service is struggling in many Asian markets to provide enough strong content to attract consumers amid local competition. Their launch into 130 new markets worldwide has been a bit bumpy due to complaints about programming libraries and differences in film regulation. There are new licencing restrictions along with problems with programming rights. Thee is slower worldwide growth than in the US.
TOPIC 2: The regulation of media and long form drama in the uk
1//Ofcom is to take control of regulating video on-demand services such as All4 and Now TV. Currently they are regulated by a separate body, the Authority for Television on Demand (ATVOD), that is authorized by Ofcom which follow similar rules, the same rules still apply but now will be overseen by Ofcom. This is unlikely to mean a significantly increased workload, as ATVOD only covers TV like services in the UK, run by smaller broadcasters and niche services. Most of the body's work to date has concerned adult content. TV services from abroad aren't covered, like Netflix and YouTube.
2//Ofcom regulates BBC iPlayer differently to other video on demand services. VOD services must comply to rules about protecting minors, incitement to hatred and commercial references in programmes.
3//Netflix and Amazon's European services must guarantee that 20% of their content is European with good visibility in their digital catalogues. They also must contribute financially to new European films and TV series through direct investment. Netflix disagreed with the commission's ruling, arguing that the policies will not necessarily lead to better quality programming.
TOPIC 3:The impact of new media technologies in regulation
Geoblocking - the system used to limit your access to the internet based on your geographic location.
1//New EU rules will remove 'geoblocking' so customers can use online subscription services, like Netflix, abroad, if they stay in the EU, getting the same content that they would have access to in their resident country. Netflix doesn't have to offer the same library across all countries, just travelers being able to access their origin library whilst away.
2//In the last few years, the British have discovered a taste for European dramas, now the EU is forcing streaming services like Netflix to have more European shows, which will suffocate the fast-growing streaming services with more regulation, fund bad shows, and concentrate on attacking American giants rather than creating a space for its own companies to flourish.
Net-Neutrality - ISPs must treat all internet communications equally, not discriminating or charging differently based on user, content, website, platform etc.
1//The FCC plans to end open internet protections because they are 'unnecessarily heavy-handed regulations'. They would require ISPs to be transparent so consumers can buy the plan that's best for them and small businesses would have the technical info they need to innovate. Netflix supports the strong net-neutrality rules and opposes the commissions proposal to roll back protections.
2//It seems that only top video streaming services will survive the Trump era. Netflix continues to amass subscribers to establish itself as a market share leader. With the new FCC chairman, replacing Tom Wheeler who brought in new net-neutrality rules, he may undermine Wheeler's choices. It is fatalistic for new services, but a good thing for consumers, with a smaller amount of larger streaming services to browse.
3//In Asia, Netflix trips on regulation, content and competition. The service is struggling in many Asian markets to provide enough strong content to attract consumers amid local competition. Their launch into 130 new markets worldwide has been a bit bumpy due to complaints about programming libraries and differences in film regulation. There are new licencing restrictions along with problems with programming rights. Thee is slower worldwide growth than in the US.
TOPIC 2: The regulation of media and long form drama in the uk
1//Ofcom is to take control of regulating video on-demand services such as All4 and Now TV. Currently they are regulated by a separate body, the Authority for Television on Demand (ATVOD), that is authorized by Ofcom which follow similar rules, the same rules still apply but now will be overseen by Ofcom. This is unlikely to mean a significantly increased workload, as ATVOD only covers TV like services in the UK, run by smaller broadcasters and niche services. Most of the body's work to date has concerned adult content. TV services from abroad aren't covered, like Netflix and YouTube.
2//Ofcom regulates BBC iPlayer differently to other video on demand services. VOD services must comply to rules about protecting minors, incitement to hatred and commercial references in programmes.
3//Netflix and Amazon's European services must guarantee that 20% of their content is European with good visibility in their digital catalogues. They also must contribute financially to new European films and TV series through direct investment. Netflix disagreed with the commission's ruling, arguing that the policies will not necessarily lead to better quality programming.
TOPIC 3:The impact of new media technologies in regulation
Geoblocking - the system used to limit your access to the internet based on your geographic location.
1//New EU rules will remove 'geoblocking' so customers can use online subscription services, like Netflix, abroad, if they stay in the EU, getting the same content that they would have access to in their resident country. Netflix doesn't have to offer the same library across all countries, just travelers being able to access their origin library whilst away.
2//In the last few years, the British have discovered a taste for European dramas, now the EU is forcing streaming services like Netflix to have more European shows, which will suffocate the fast-growing streaming services with more regulation, fund bad shows, and concentrate on attacking American giants rather than creating a space for its own companies to flourish.
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