Internet Killed TV?

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Second Representative 1.

I felt very excited to be apart of one of my favorite media companies. I thought it was great to work for a company that was started in my lifetime, and that I've watched grow into something bigger. It allowed the job opportunity to feel even more personal and hands on than most jobs.

2.

I believe SourceFed's success stems from hard work and staying current. SourceFed has a great dynamic they've discovered that works for them. Each member of SourceFed has done a great job at distinguishing their sense of humor and developing it. Also the editors play a huge role. I think their editing style really adds to the show's hilarity and is a huge key factor in the show's success.

3.

I wouldn't consider being part of a studio as a necessary part for success, but it's definitely helpful.

4.

With out a doubt. Before YouTube was a thing, the media was just in the hands of Hollywood, and while YouTube has capitalized, it is still gives so much more control to the general public allowing anyone to get their voice heard. Not only does it allow for news to be viewed, but it also opens creativity to independent people who have lower budgets, but great ideas. It's becoming a much more common way to watch shows and access information.

5.

I personally am. I don't know if people are watching less TV because of YouTube. From what I've gathered people are watching more TV and YouTube but the more people watch YouTube, doesn't decrease the amount of TV they initially watched.

6.

It could, but I don't see that happening soon. Not until ad agencies find a better way to make an equal amount of revenue profiting off of the internet like they would on major television networks. Also I feel like major tv networks won't let that happen and neither will actors' guilds. Unless an agency or network comes along that specifically focusses on YouTube and actually offers and equal profit competition to major cable networks probably not. I think it'll do what Netflix P a g e | 49


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