MAINSTREAM TV NETWORKS VS DIGITAL PROVIDERS: THE TRANSFORMATION OF COMPETITION AND THE FUTURE OF NEW CONTENT, WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF DIVERSE VIEWER DEMANDS AND ONGOING COMPETITION

Linear broadcasts have long been recognized as mainstream television formats, relying on fixed air times via cable. In contrast, OTT platforms operate on viewer-driven consumption, with Netflix, Disney+, and niche players serving as leading platforms. As digital engagement shift, rivalry between broadcast stations and online content providers has i