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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2014.12.5.501

The evaluation on the impact of introduction of 8VSB transmission method on the broadcast market -Focusing on the in-depth interviews with experts-  

Kim, HeeKyung (Media Strategy Institute)
Kim, DugMo (Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Honam)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.12, no.5, 2014 , pp. 501-515 More about this Journal
Abstract
The enforcement of the digital switch been two years, but more than half of the viewers are still not enjoying the benefits of it. Therefore, the government proposed that 8VSB transmission method so that majority of the viewer is able to enjoy the benefits of a digital switch. However, the claim has been suggested that 8VSB transmission method will have negative impacts on broadcast market feedback. In this regard, this study verified the effect of 8VSB and the method of minimization on the broadcast market. This study has conducted in-depth interviews concerned experts to achieve this purpose. Results of an interview revealed that the negative impact on the market of content and platforms, network is very small. In other words, the majority of the experts argued that the policy of government about 8VSB transmission are inadequate and it is improved to broaden the choice of the broadcast consumer.
Keywords
Digital Switch; Terrestrial; Cable; Digital transmission method; 8VSB;
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