The Excitement of Interactive Shows on Online TV

The quintessential charm of Internet TV is the interactive element that it can support. In this interactive mode, viewer participation carries an episode forward and also customizes it for every viewer. Previously, interactivity was also supported by offline TV but in a very limited manner.

Interactive Shows on Offline and Online Internet TV
For example, in the olden days interactive shows would be broadcast for the viewers of one country whereas online, people from across the global village can participate in a show these days. Also, interactivity was previously limited to phone calls to a toll free number or lately, SMS or Short Message Service via mobile phones. This was possible in the offline television. Online it is another story. Here, viewers can use two way communications to participate live on a show. Theoretically, every viewer of a show can be decide to be either a part of the show or can see it passively. This might revolutionize concepts like talk shows, live polls, and so on when they conducted online.

Customized Personalized Shows on Offline and Online Internet TV
Previously, viewers could record and customize broadcasts by editing it manually later. It was a time consuming process requiring special skills which many viewers preferred not to get too bothered about. Now, while the show is being broadcast in real time, online viewers can watch a scene in different or even multiple angles and places, they can place their votes on a poll in real time and even place orders for products and services.