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Old 30-11-2014, 19:04   #1049
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services

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Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
I wonder how the programmes will be funded, as advertising revenue is the current model (mostly)....
Amazon are rumoured to be hinting at launching a free version of instant video that will be funded by advertisements http://www.engadget.com/2014/11/21/a...reaming-rumor/ , i imagine netflix may offer 2 tiers type subscription say £6.99p/m for advert free and maybe a free ad supported version too.
Hulu+ do charge about £5.20p/m and have adverts during programming i think hulus method will be the way most broadcasters will operate with Netflix and Amazon both offering two tier type subscriptions, also worth noting Hulu do offer a free service too that's ad funded.
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