“In reality, with piracy figures considered, streaming probably overtook traditional TV long ago – but piracy audiences are overlooked by TV broadcasters, streaming services, and regulators to their detriment.”
More people are watching shows and films through Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming services than through traditional satellite and cable TV, according to new figures from Ofcom.
This comes despite significant investment and effort from traditional broadcasters to keep ahead of their online rivals.
While it may seem counter intuitive, Mr Anderson suggests the traditional broadcasting industry should look to viewers lost to illegal piracy sites in order to better compete against the legitimate streaming services like Amazon and Netflix.