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Old 12-02-2015, 12:49   #113
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Re: The future for linear TV channels

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY View Post
ITV are already having to reduce their reliance on ads and develop alternative revenue streams (eg through increased production sales, product placement, etc).
But they are still going to need advertising.

You either have Add funded, or Subscription funded. To think you can have a subscription free service without adverting is delusional IMHO.

Some US services, such as Hulu Plus and CBS All Access are subscription and also have adds.
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