The Internet TV revolution is coming sooner than you might think. Yesterday, May 1st 2007, Joost announced it had "signed several new distribution agreements" and that it will be able to "broadcast shows and shorter clips from Time Warner's CNN, the National Hockey League and many others." Some of the shows include "Charlie's Angels," "Larry King Live," along with "Rocky and Bullwinkle," "Beavis & Butt-Head" and "CSI."
Although Joost is still in its BETA testing phase, Joost announced publicly that BETA testers are now allowed to invite an unlimited amount of friends. If you are interested in checking Joost out and need an invite, email me at vtdspalum1 AT yahoo.com and please write in the subject line "Joost Invite Request".
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Internet TV Revolution
- The increasing availability of online TV platforms like Joost presents disruptive innovation opportunities for traditional broadcast television networks.
- Distribution Agreements
- The new distribution agreements signed by Joost with Time Warner's CNN and the National Hockey League indicate disruptive innovation potential in the way media content is delivered.
- Unlimited BETA Test Invites
- Joost's decision to allow BETA testers to invite an unlimited number of friends opens up opportunities for viral growth and increased user adoption.
Where This Applies
- Broadcast Television
- The partnership between Joost and Time Warner's CNN suggests disruptive innovation potential for the broadcast television industry.
- Media Content Delivery
- Joost's distribution agreements with various networks highlight disruptive innovation opportunities in the media content delivery industry.
- Online Streaming Platforms
- Joost's unlimited BETA test invites provide an avenue for disruptive innovation within the online streaming platform industry.
