Networks' Move to Streaming Carries Big Risks: Analyst

Cable networks are potentially "swapping pay TV dollars for streaming pennies" with an increased focus on streaming delivery, nScreenMedia analyst Colin Dixon blogged Tuesday. He said being part of a cable bundle helped hide the true cost of individual networks, and a move to streaming lets people assess pricing on a la carte basis. Subscribers' assessment of the value of those networks might differ considerably from what the networks think they're worth, he said.