Thread: VOD Netflix/Streaming Services
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Old 02-10-2018, 11:12   #4545
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
It seems that churn rates are causing problems for Amazon Prime, HBO and Now TV. This contrasts with Netflix, which is doing pretty well.

Why is this happening? Well, I think the rate at which Netflix is adding new original content pleases people and encourages them to stay with Netflix, which certainly offers a brilliant choice.

Amazon does not offer as much new original material, and some are put off by having to pay for a substantial amount of their content after they have subscribed. (Incidentally, that is not a bad thing because it enables you to watch shows for which others own the rights).

HBO Now is pay per view only, which is an expensive way of viewing content. Once the existing tie-up with Sky ends, they would do well to start offering subscriptions.

Now TV has some good content, but not as much as others and some may see this as being rather expensive in comparison with Netflix for what is on offer. The short timescales to watch their on demand programmes may also be putting people off. It certainly irritates me.

So the lesson all these companies need to learn from this is to up their game. Netflix is showing the way.

https://www.rapidtvnews.com/20181002...#axzz5SlUl05o5

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In a separate development, Pluto tv is to be added to the Now TV box.

With luck, Virgin Media will offer this as well before long. This would be a good addition to our apps.

https://www.rapidtvnews.com/20181002...#axzz5SlcXsn1U
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