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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s like what cable networks did back in the day, if you want to view a channel, subscribe to it. We have come full circle.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Good lord they are going to put ads again in streaming services aren't they

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Where? Haven't seen one on Amazon prime, Netflix or HBO yet

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Peacock, Paramount+, Hulu, and YouTube TV all have ads or ad plans. Some even just have ads on popular shows no matter the price you pay.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I've started getting ads for other shows and movies on Prime. I'm sure they'll start putting other ads in front of the actual content too soon

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

netflix has a plan with ads! https://help.netflix.com/en/node/126831

amazon uses prime video as a hook to get you to sign up for prime membership (which itself has been steadily increasing in price).

i'd be shocked if HBO didn't introduce an ad-supported price tier at some point in the future. that totally seems like zaslav's MO.