Is there an advertisment free model for TV shows ?
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Is there an advertisment free model for TV shows ?
Is there an advertisment free model for TV shows ?
Like movies, say where people pay $1-2 per episode to get them streamed online/pay perview ?
Like movies, say where people pay $1-2 per episode to get them streamed online/pay perview ?
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Re: Is there an advertisment free model for TV shows ?
There's Netflix streaming, although there selection might not be as extensive as you want.
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Re: Is there an advertisment free model for TV shows ?
No, I mean is it feasible to produce shows with most of the revenue coming from people directly paying for shows, rather than the advertisers.
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Re: Is there an advertisment free model for TV shows ?
Is it really that bad watching something on ABC.com, Hulu, or any other website and have to put up with a few ads? I guess I'd rather put up with a few minutes of ads then shell out 2 or 3 bucks.
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Re: Is there an advertisment free model for TV shows ?
HBO and Showtime shows are advertisement free and paid for by subscribers, but not in the a la carte method you're talking about.
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Hmmm, I though HBO etc showed ads ?
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If you're looking to create your own revenue stream this way, I suppose you could create a partnership with Hulu, Zune, or the like.
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There's some high-quality original stuff being produced for the internet. I don't know how it's being funded, but since most people think immediately of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog I doubt it's very feasible... yet.