How NBCUniversal's deal with YouTube could jump-start the next chapter of the streaming wars
The next iteration of the streaming wars is likely to be about aggregating content on the biggest existing platforms.
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NBCUniversal reached a deal with YouTube to show its TV shows on the video site. The agreement could let NBCUniversal's content appear alongside YouTube's own videos. This move may start a new phase in the streaming wars, where companies compete by gathering content on big platforms. Experts say the next battle will be about putting many shows together on services like YouTube.
Why it matters
For viewers, this could mean more shows available in one place, possibly changing what they watch and how much they pay. It also shows how big tech platforms are becoming key players in TV.
- What did NBCUniversal agree to do with YouTube?
- NBCUniversal agreed to let its TV shows be shown on YouTube.
- Why might this deal matter for the streaming wars?
- It could shift the competition to gathering many shows on big platforms like YouTube.
- Who might benefit from this deal?
- Viewers could get more content in one place, and NBCUniversal could reach YouTube's large audience.
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How NBCUniversal's deal with YouTube could jump-start the next chapter of the streaming wars
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