Chain broadcasting system types revisited

Abstract

The article addresses main theses and concepts of Internet-broadcasting (Internet-television, in particular) as a new field of mass media, a clear and detailed difference between internet-television and IPTV is given, as well as various existing interactive television definitions. An emphasis is made on analysis of current Internet-TV content distribution according to categories and genres. The author examines some other characteristics of free live broadcasting television as well as on-demand TV and reviews possibilities of this new technology bringing to life new work trends and relations.