Broadcasters 'Ironic a la Carte Stance: Aereos Kanojia

The video discusses Aereo's bankruptcy following a Supreme Court ruling against it, highlighting the impact on the television and cable industry. Chet Kanojia, Aereo's founder, reflects on the irony of major networks adopting streaming services similar to Aereo's model. He emphasizes the market opportunity in cord cutting and the shift away from traditional MVPD bundles. Kanojia argues for consumer choice in pricing models, challenging the notion that Ala Carte pricing is uneconomical. He believes companies should offer their best products at competitive prices, allowing the market to determine value.

What was the primary reason for Aereo's bankruptcy filing?

• Financial mismanagement

• Supreme Court ruling on copyright violation

• Lack of consumer interest

• Competition from new streaming services

How did Chet Kanojia view the actions of traditional broadcasters after Aereo's closure?

• He felt they were innovative

• He found it ironic they adopted similar strategies

• He believed they were still against a la carte pricing

• He thought they ignored consumer trends

What market trend did Chet Kanojia identify as an opportunity for Aereo?

• Decline in internet usage

• Increase in cable subscriptions

• Rise of cord-cutting

• Growth of traditional TV viewership

What is Chet Kanojia's perspective on a la carte pricing?

• It is bad for consumers

• It should be avoided by companies

• It should be decided by the market

• It is economically unsustainable

According to Chet Kanojia, who should decide what is best for the consumer?

• The government

• The market analysts

• The consumers themselves

• The companies