Youtube TV - A New Media for the New Media Generation??

Every blog post I create is a discussion on a new form of media and how it affects us. This week, I thought I would take on a different story from my usual feel-good genre.  Let's look at something media related, but not necessarily in the Social Media Soldiers category.

According to a Time article by Lisa Eadicicco, YouTube announced their evolution into streaming TV with YouTube TV, a service they plan to provide later this year. For $35 a month, you can watch channels like ACB, CBS and Fox. In addition to this low-cost service, YouTube is offering an unlimited DVR cloud storage and up to six accounts with their own unlimited storage space.

While this article seemed skeptical of the success of this new media project, I think this is HUGE. Yes, the number of channels that will be originally offered might be small, but look at the potential here. Unlimited space to record your favorite shows, and at a fraction of the cost one would pay for cable or satellite TV. Not to mention, there is no contract. You can cancel your membership whenever you'd like with no penalties. YouTube is one of the most visited websites on the internet and now they are giving us what we want, which is the world at our fingertips.

Easicicco goes on further to compare the other competitive programs that are similar to YouTube TV and I would say to a consumer--this is important to research. Never jump into a purchase of any kind without making sure it suits your needs better than all the other choices out there. One beautiful thing about our new media is that your options and choices are vast and it is your duty as a consumer to choose the best one for you.

Kudos to YouTube. Well done.