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OLD BOY · 01-09-2022, 18:54

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Interesting article on how Netflix is becoming more traditional on rights.

Key excerpts below.

https://www.ft.com/content/06a16b89-...0-e518877ac484

I think it’s perfectly sensible to give other platforms access to Netflix shows from about 10 years ago. People who have resisted subscribing to date could be tempted to do so now when they realise how much they enjoy these shows.

Plus, it helps with their huge financial deficit.

cheekyangus · 01-09-2022, 21:27

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I think it’s perfectly sensible to give other platforms access to Netflix shows from about 10 years ago. People who have resisted subscribing to date could be tempted to do so now when they realise how much they enjoy these shows.

Plus, it helps with their huge financial deficit.

Not actually that new. They didn't wholly own many of their older Netflix Originals and therefore didn't have the likes of the DVD/Blu-ray rights. I saw, or had the opportunity to see, quite a few shows via likes of Lovefilm and the old Sony Channel.

jfman · 01-09-2022, 21:30

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I think it’s perfectly sensible to give other platforms access to Netflix shows from about 10 years ago. People who have resisted subscribing to date could be tempted to do so now when they realise how much they enjoy these shows.

Plus, it helps with their huge financial deficit.

Their model is crumbling and they need to monetise anything they’ve got.

Jaymoss · 01-09-2022, 21:37

I think a lot of the subscriber models available UK and Eu are gonna be hit hard for the next 12 months anyway. I think Disney made a mistake adding adverts to the £7.99 package they will lose not attract customers that way. Throwing the ad package at £3.99 would have attracted customers imo. Netflix and Prime both increasing their prices in the financial climate will only push customers away. The best way would be to incentivise and offer better prices especially seeing as weaker economies get it for a fraction of what the Uk are asked to pay for example. I am ok Amazon think I am a student and Netflix think I live in Turkey so I only pay 9 quid for the 2 but even then next year I might have to consider letting my Dad pay for Netflix hahaha

TimeLord2018 · 01-09-2022, 21:57

Netflix Ad tier set to launch on 1st November
https://variety.com/2022/digital/new...er-1235357465/

jfman · 01-09-2022, 23:14

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

Netflix Ad tier set to launch on 1st November
https://variety.com/2022/digital/new...er-1235357465/

Adverts, linear channels, will this hell never end?

The trusty Sky+ solved all this and more.

OLD BOY · 01-09-2022, 23:16

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Originally Posted by jfman

Adverts, linear channels, will this hell never end?

The trusty Sky+ solved all this and more.

**Paul** · 02-09-2022, 12:44

They will show ads during the episode (or film) ?

1andrew1 · 02-09-2022, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

I think a lot of the subscriber models available UK and Eu are gonna be hit hard for the next 12 months anyway. I think Disney made a mistake adding adverts to the £7.99 package they will lose not attract customers that way. Throwing the ad package at £3.99 would have attracted customers imo. Netflix and Prime both increasing their prices in the financial climate will only push customers away. The best way would be to incentivise and offer better prices especially seeing as weaker economies get it for a fraction of what the Uk are asked to pay for example. I am ok Amazon think I am a student and Netflix think I live in Turkey so I only pay 9 quid for the 2 but even then next year I might have to consider letting my Dad pay for Netflix hahaha

I don't think ads are coming to Disney + in the UK just yet although I'm sure it will happen. It's the US where they've confirmed it's coming to the $7.99 tier.

Jaymoss · 02-09-2022, 16:07

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I don't think ads are coming to Disney + in the UK just yet although I'm sure it will happen. It's the US where they've confirmed it's coming to the $7.99 tier.

my point still stands

1andrew1 · 02-09-2022, 16:47

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

my point still stands

I'm not arguing about that.

jfman · 02-09-2022, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Paul

They will show ads during the episode (or film) ?

Peacock in the US do (I know you mean Netflix plans but for an indication of what happens elsewhere).

OLD BOY · 02-09-2022, 19:47

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

I think a lot of the subscriber models available UK and Eu are gonna be hit hard for the next 12 months anyway. I think Disney made a mistake adding adverts to the £7.99 package they will lose not attract customers that way. Throwing the ad package at £3.99 would have attracted customers imo. Netflix and Prime both increasing their prices in the financial climate will only push customers away. The best way would be to incentivise and offer better prices especially seeing as weaker economies get it for a fraction of what the Uk are asked to pay for example. I am ok Amazon think I am a student and Netflix think I live in Turkey so I only pay 9 quid for the 2 but even then next year I might have to consider letting my Dad pay for Netflix hahaha

No, it’s not a mistake. They are testing the market. Expect that price to be reduced progressively until they reach the sweet spot.

I would have preferred it had they made the streamer free with ads and restricted content, though. They might get there in the end.

jfman · 02-09-2022, 19:57

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

No, it’s not a mistake. They are testing the market. Expect that price to be reduced progressively until they reach the sweet spot.

I would have preferred it had they made the streamer free with ads and restricted content, though. They might get there in the end.

Hopeless optimism. It’s lasted so well on the journey to the low cost streaming future.

1andrew1 · 02-09-2022, 19:57

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Originally Posted by jfman

Peacock in the US do (I know you mean Netflix plans but for an indication of what happens elsewhere).

And so the challenger brand becomes less distinguishable from the incumbents:
- Pay to remove advertising? Incumbents yes, Neflix yes
- Commissioned content available on other services. Incumbents yes, Netflix moving this way.
- Blend of on-demand and linear channels? Incumbents yes, linear via EPG, Netflix yes, linear via its app.
- Pricing aimed at maximising revenue not market share? Incumbents yes, Netflix yes since price uplifts.