Cloudflare TV (blog.cloudflare.com)

696 points by eastdakota · 2311 days ago · 261 comments on HN

Article summary

Cloudflare is launching a 24/7 live television broadcast called Cloudflare TV, which will feature conversations with technical experts, product demos, and other content. The idea for Cloudflare TV was born out of the need to replicate the best features of tech conferences in a COVID-19 world. Cloudflare TV will be streamed globally via the Cloudflare network and will have a pre-broadcast station and an upcoming schedule. The goal of Cloudflare TV is to provide a platform for experimentation and to see what resonates with the audience.

Main themes

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branding
identity
image
reputation
credibility
trust
loyalty
retention
acquisition
growth
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scalability
sustainability
profitability
revenue
income
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What commenters say

Some commenters are skeptical about the value of a live scheduled format and prefer on-demand viewing.
Others see the potential for live television to synchronize shared experiences and enable community interactions.
The target demographic for Cloudflare TV appears to be middle managers in tech who don't know much about the technical aspects of the industry.
Some commenters are disappointed that Cloudflare TV is not a video streaming CDN that allows users to build YouTube or Twitch competitors.
The live aspect of Cloudflare TV may not be a win if it results in fewer people tuning in.
Cloudflare TV's success depends on its ability to provide varied and surprising programming.
The 24/7 aspect of Cloudflare TV has huge potential and could be a unique selling point.
Some commenters question the point of Cloudflare TV and see it as just another marketing scheme.