Summative Assessment: Contemporary Media Forms

By illansey

  • Introduction of RealPlayer

    RealNetworks introduced RealPlayer allowing users to stream audio and video content over the internet.

  • YouTube Launch

    YouTube revolutionized online video sharing, allowing users to upload, share, and view videos.

  • Netflix Introduces Streaming

    Netflix, originally a DVD rental-by-mail service, introduced streaming, enabling subscribers to instantly watch movies and TV shows on their devices.

  • Launch of Hulu Plus

    Hulu introduced its subscription service, Hulu Plus, providing access to a broader range of content subscription models.

  • Rise of Original Content

    Netflix's release of "House of Cards" marked the entry of streaming services into original content production, challenging traditional TV networks high-quality programming.

  • Streaming Wars Intensify

    The launch of Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Peacock intensified the competition among streaming services, with each platform offering exclusive content to attract subscribers.