For a while, studios held all their toys exclusively. Now, they realize that licensing old content to rivals is free money. You will see more Westworld on Roku and Wednesday on broadcast TV. Exclusive windows (e.g., "First 12 months only on Prime") will replace permanent exclusivity.
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Despite the billions invested, the exclusive content model is not without its flaws. The number one complaint from consumers is subscription fatigue. As prices rise and libraries splinter, users are beginning to revolt. For a while, studios held all their toys exclusively
We are seeing the pendulum swing back. Verizon bundles Netflix and Max. Disney bundles Disney+, Hulu, and Max. The "aggregators" (Amazon, Apple, Roku) are becoming the new cable companies, offering "channels" you subscribe to within a single app. Exclusive content will still exist, but the friction to access it will decrease through mega-bundles. Exclusive windows (e