Viewers Divided Between Live, On-Demand, MoffettNathanson Analyst Says
With cable network ratings down significantly in Q1, "the era of 'Peak TV' driven by an explosion of cable originals is coming to an end," MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson said in a note to investors Monday. MoffettNathanson downgraded Scripps Network…
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Interactive, Discovery and AMC over recent months over concerns that viewers were increasingly focused on either live -- such as sports and big events -- or on-demand content, leaving cable networks in the lurch. Nathanson said cable network advertising will be under increased pressure this year due to the ratings declines.