National Streaming Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Streaming Day is annually observed on May 20. This day highlights the revolutionary movement of streaming services and how it ushered in an entirely new era of watching films and television programmes. From Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ to Paramount+, it is remarkable how many films, series, documentaries, and reality TV shows you can stream from the comfort of your own home. It’s a fun holiday that gives you an excuse to grab a bucket of popcorn, relax on the sofa, grab the remote control, and enjoy a day of good television. Learn more about how to observe National Streaming Day below.

The Background of National Streaming Day

Contrary to conventional belief, streaming services are not products of the twenty-first century. On September 5, 1995, E.S.P.N. streamed a live radio transmission of a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners, marking the beginning of the internet stream broadcast era. Progressive Networks, based in Seattle, created cutting-edge technology that enabled thousands of subscribers worldwide to tune in. Neither the broadcast hosts nor the subscribers had any idea that this would be the first step in a streaming revolution involving films and television programmes. However, this was indicative of a lucrative opportunity.

The advent of H.T.T.P.-based adaptive streaming and content delivery networks (CDN) contributed to an increase in content demand from large audiences by the middle of the 2000s. Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim founded YouTube on February 14, 2005, giving users access to long-format videos, news, and entertainment. In December 2005, it became widely known, and the world of streaming has never been the same since.

Specifically, 2008 was a watershed year for streaming, as Microsoft introduced Smooth Streaming and Netflix debuted Watch Instantly. The N.B.C. was one of its first content providers when Hulu launched its private beta site around the same time.

However, the streaming industry as we know it today did not take off until 2013, when Netflix began producing original content. “Orange Is the New Black,” “House of Cards,” and “Masters of None” paved the way for original series created specifically for streaming services. Soon thereafter, films became popular content for streaming services. Since then, the entertainment industry has invested more time, money, and personnel in streaming platforms as the primary entertainment medium.

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NATIONAL STREAMING DAY ACTIVITIES

Netflix and Netflix

Invite your friends over for a movie night and beverages on a Friday. Choose your favourite movies and television shows from Netflix, bring a bucket of popcorn and enjoy a relaxing evening!

Make a watchlist

If you have been working hard, it may be time to construct a weekend binge-watching list. Start by browsing available films and television programmes on various streaming platforms to determine which ones you would like to watch.

Subscribe to Netflix, Hulu, or Apple T.V.+

The reality is that these streaming platforms produce content of exceptional quality. Subscribe and support these streaming services so they can continue producing high-quality television programmes and films for our enjoyment.

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT STREAMING PLATFORMS

“CODA” on Apple TV+ is the first streaming film to win the Academy Award for ‘Best Picture.’

Netflix has over 221.6 million subscribers, making it the streaming service with the most users.

Netflix previously provided DVD-by-mail services to its subscribers.

YouTube currently has two billion active subscribers as of 2022.

In 2022, Disney+ spent approximately $33 billion on content production.

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