Here is an example of applying Porter’s five forces industry model to the fast food industry. It is designed as a helpful thought starter for your further analysis.
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Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of the Free-to-Air TV Industry
1. Threat of New Entrants:
- High capital requirements for starting a new free-to-air TV network, including infrastructure and licensing.
- The need for strong content to attract viewers can be a significant barrier.
- Regulatory barriers and spectrum availability may limit new entrants.
- Established networks have strong brand recognition and loyal audiences.
- Advancements in technology could lower some barriers, like the rise of digital platforms.
2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers:
- Content creators and rights holders have significant power, especially for popular or exclusive content.
- High competition among networks for quality content can increase prices.
- Technological equipment suppliers have moderate power due to the specialized nature of broadcasting equipment.
- Availability of alternative content sources, like user-generated content, may reduce some power.
- Dependence on advertising revenue gives advertisers considerable influence.
3. Bargaining Power of Buyers:
- Viewers have high bargaining power due to a wide array of free and paid content available, especially online.
- Changing viewer preferences and the shift towards on-demand content challenge traditional TV models.
- Advertisers also have high bargaining power, as they can choose from various platforms to allocate their budget.
- Viewer data and analytics are becoming increasingly important for attracting advertisers.
- The trend towards targeted and digital advertising impacts TV advertising revenue.
4. Threat of Substitute Products:
- High threat from online streaming services, social media, and video platforms.
- Availability of alternative entertainment and information sources like podcasts and blogs.
- The growing trend of ‘cord-cutting’ where viewers switch to internet-based services.
- Mobile devices and laptops are increasingly used for media consumption.
- Free-to-air TV competes with cable, satellite, and pay-TV services.
5. Competitive Rivalry within the Industry:
- Intense rivalry among existing free-to-air networks for viewers and advertising dollars.
- Competition for high-quality content and talent.
- Need for continuous innovation in programming and technology to retain viewers.
- Pressure to diversify revenue streams, such as through digital platforms.
- Globalization of content increases competition from international networks.
Sources and External Reading
- The Five Forces – Michael Porter – An overview of the Five Forces framework by Michael Porter, explaining its importance in understanding competitive forces in an industry.
- The Five Forces Framework – Harvard Business Publishing Education – Harvard Business Publishing provides a collection of materials for teaching about the Five Forces, including simulations.
- The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy – Harvard Business School’s detailed article on how competitive forces shape strategy, based on Michael Porter’s original work.
- Porter’s Five Forces – Research Guides at Baruch College – A resource guide from Baruch College on Porter’s Five Forces, including its application in industry analysis and strategy formulation.
- Porter’s Five Forces – Business Research — Industry Analysis – UCF Libraries – University of Central Florida’s guide on Porter’s Five Forces, offering insights into the model and its application in industry analysis.
