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Free tiers are Hollywood’s next big idea in the streaming wars
Disney and Paramount Skydance are exploring free tiers for their paid streaming services to compete with free platforms like YouTube and Tubi. Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters mentioned the company is considering free offerings in some markets. Analysts note the potential benefits and risks of free tiers, including audience growth and subscription revenue cannibalization.
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- Disney is exploring adding a free tier to Disney+ as YouTube draws TV viewers
- Paramount+ is building out a free tier to lure cost-conscious viewers
- Leaked presentation reveals David Ellison's top streaming priorities for Paramount+
- With Netflix new ad-free standard plan at $20, streaming's tipping point into old TV is getting closer