What we’ll see in 2013 in digital media

What does next year have in store for the digital content business? The GigaOm media team offers some predictions.

1. Laura Owen predicts: Remaining book publishers will settle with the DOJ in the e-book pricing lawsuit; A well-known author will turn down a seven-figure deal to self-publish; Barnes & Noble will drastically cut back its Nook product line.
2. Jeff Roberts says: It gets worse at the New York Times Co. before it gets better; Innovative ads take off as brands move dollars from cable to online; BuzzFeed will earn a Pulitzer prize.
3. Robert Andrews writes: Branded content will re-fuel media; Moving your content library among providers will become a big issue; The app advantage will disappear.
4. Janko Roettgers envisions: Online video will eat TV; Xmas will be exciting; There will be a viable third way between full-on cable and completely cutting the cord.
5. Mathew Ingram sees: More newspaper chains will file for bankruptcy because of legacy costs; At least one newspaper will turn off its paywall after it fails; Twitter will become even more of a competitor for media companies.