Have we determined an industry standard term for television (or media) not network and not cable? This would include all streaming and subscription based services, etc.
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It's mostly referred to "New Media" in articles, which lumps it in with anything digital.
Ok, that's what I've been using. I've heard a few other odd names and just wanted to make sure there wasn't something new that popped up while I've had my head buried in rewrites. :)
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Streaming. OTT. Digital. VOD. SVOD. Less common: TVOD, AVOD, EST.
We have cable, terrestrial, satellite, streaming, on-demand, etc. Digital media probably covers streaming and on-demand material/broadcasts.
Commercial break are less and less important, unless you're shooting to work in broadcast TV. Even basic cable (USA, TNT, etc.) has begun to steer away from that format. And for streaming or premium, just tell the story and don't worry about breaks - it's incredibly free-ing!
Dan MaxXx, What is the TCA Conference and where is it held? If you don't mind me asking. I tried to research it, but was not able to locate anything related to entertainment.
Dan, you can just walk in and start chatting? If that's the case, then I've been grossly misinformed for my entire writing career. I've worked in medical sales for fourteen years and you can't sit down with a doctor without giving them... well, giving them a lot, so if I can attend the TCA conference and get one on ones, it would be amazing!
Wow, so it's just like medical sales! Thx Dan
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Did I read that right? The perceived "wisdom" for aspiring television writers is to attend an invite-only event that will costs you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars? What a ridiculous idea. And I'm pretty sure at these types of events, waiters and caterers don't get the time or the chance to discuss their ideas with the attendees. If they tried, I'm sure the management will give them short shrift!
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So, the evidence is that it actually fails even if you DO get into these events. And wastes $2000+ in the process! LOL. I think I'll pass on that kind of wisdom thanks. :-)
Indeed. But there comes a point when the money runs out...