Comcast has made a big announcement: the company will separate NBCUniversal in a big restructuring of the company. Industry insiders have long suspected this move and it signifies a defining point for a media conglomerate of such scale globally. What’s more, your everyday consumption of entertainment might be affected from TV shows to streaming services in a couple of years.

For a lot of people, the different channels and products of NBCUniversal, like NBC, Universal Studios, Peacock, and theme parks, are quite familiar. The company chose to separate them from Comcast’s other businesses in cable and broadband due to entertainment consumption patterns changing drastically. As more people give up cable and stream more often, media bigwigs are reconsidering their organizational structures to be more competitive and deliver better results to their shareholders.

During an earnings call, Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO of Comcast did not hesitate to highlight that the spin-off was a methodic change for the company. “Both companies can focus on their main competencies, ” he said, pointing out the advantages of a more innovative and flexible approach. NBCUniversal will be a separate company focusing on its studios, TV channels, parks, and streaming services Though Comcast will continue to be the infrastructure provider for millions of American homes with beautiful broadband and other services.

And, NBCUniversal is getting ready to become an independent company as its parent company Comcast decided to spin it off. At a time when the media companies are perceived to be under the most pressure, the announcement was most welcome. Increased production costs, the splitting of audiences, and tech companies like Netflix and Disney are forcing critical decisions. Being independent, NBCUniversal can be more flexible in forming partnerships, mergers, or in adopting other strategies in content without having to deal with the interests of a big telecommunications parent. Experts believe that certain aspects like decision-making on blockbuster films and original programming can be carried out quite swiftly.

However, apparently the changes will not be so visible to the average TV viewer, but as time goes by, they are bound to bring some improvements. For instance, the investments in content may become more focused and So the streaming experiences might be further enhanced. Most likely, a sharp, renewed effort will be put into the quality of storytelling, as evidenced by the Universal Studios most recent slate of excellent films, probably complemented with fresh creative energy. Along the same vein, note that that the Fast & Furious and the Jurassic World franchises as well as NBC shows like Saturday Night Live and Olympic coverage will be there for the audience.

The news has caught NBCUniversal staff somewhat off guard. A good number of them have seen both sides: there are some who are excited about the decision and see it as an opportunity for the company to become a major player and others are worried about what the change might bring. While there are hopes that the spin-off will be followed by a period of calm, it is only natural that employees have concerns. What’s more, the time leading up to the spin-off may take up to several months. During that time, there will be a lot of moving parts, including finishing all the financial arrangements, getting regulatory approvals, and followings lots of timelines, which will ensure the continuation of the businesses without problems.

We can also view this decision as a sign that the entertainment industry is changing and becoming more complex. Specialization on one hand and gigantic mergers on the other will inevitably produce faster, more agile companies alongside. Comcast is one such company. It is now concentrating its efforts on its internet and cable services to reflect the increasing usage of these services as people are working from home, gaming, and streaming 4K resolution videos. Viewers are not to worry at all as they are assured of the continued availability of their favorite shows and movies. Live sports, current NBC shows, and an expanding library, a combination that keeps Peacock at the forefront of growth, remain on the plate for Peacock viewers. The theme parks of Universal Studios continue to welcome visitors with new rides that are based on blockbuster films. Instead of these progressing to be less enjoyable, the spin-off will, in fact, be creating even more extraordinary experiences by making it possible for the management team that is fully dedicated to all things creative and customer-focused to throw their energy into those areas.