This document discusses why India should care about digital growth and innovation. It notes that digital will be the largest driver of growth in media in the next 10 years. While traditional and digital media may seem similar, the real difference is in digital there are thousands of content providers and platforms compared to only a few in traditional media. This competition breeds innovation. The document outlines how companies like Times Internet in India have seen tremendous growth and innovation in digital content and platforms. For digital growth and innovation to continue, it calls for supportive partnerships between content and platforms, as well as neutral "pipes" to allow free flow of information that benefits consumers and businesses.
9. Content
TV
Channel
Cable /
Satellite
Consumer
THE REAL DIFFERENCE
Content Platform
Telco /
Broadband
Consumer
5-10 providers / genre
1000s of providers
3-6 channels / genre
100s of platforms
Cost: as low as
Rs 500 / clip
Cost: as low as Rs 10L
to launch
TELEVISION
DIGITAL