By: The BitMar Team.
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The rise of ad-supported streaming services (AVOD) has redefined the content consumption landscape. Viewers are increasingly receptive to commercials, in exchange for free access to content. Could this trend influence traditional subscription services? The concept of "freemium tiers" – limited content libraries, with targeted advertising – may be a solution. By offering a free tier, with a taste of their platform's content... traditional services could attract new viewers; who may prioritize affordability, over extensive content options.
The Rise of AVOD: Embracing Ads, for Value
A 2023 report – by: eMarketer – highlights the significant growth of AVOD services; with a projected two billion viewers, globally, by: 2025. This suggests a growing acceptance of advertising, within the streaming ecosystem. Freemium tiers, within traditional services, could capitalize on this trend—offering viewers a familiar platform; with a curated selection of free content, and targeted ads.
A Tiered Approach: Catering to Budget, and Preference
Imagine: a streaming service, offering a freemium tier – with a curated selection of popular shows, and/or movies – from their library. This tier would be supported, by: targeted advertising; ensuring a revenue stream, for the platform. Viewers who value affordability could enjoy this free tier; while those seeking a wider selection could upgrade to a premium, ad-free, subscription. This tiered approach caters to diverse viewer preferences, and budgets.
A Gateway, to Premium Content: Discovery, and Conversion
Freemium tiers could act as a gateway, to premium content. Viewers who enjoy the free tier may be enticed to upgrade; for access to a wider library, and an ad-free experience. Streaming services could leverage user data, to recommend premium content – based on viewing habits, within the free tier – potentially; converting viewers, into paying subscribers.
The Future of Streaming: A Multi-Faceted Marketplace
Whether freemium tiers become a mainstream offering, of subscription services, may not be clear. However; they represent an intriguing possibility for creating a more-dynamic, and expansive, marketplace. A future, wherein viewers can choose – between: freemium tiers, with ads; traditional subscriptions; and/or (potentially) bundled options – could provide greater flexibility; and cater to various viewing habits, and budgets.
Presently, next-generation streaming platforms – like: BitMar – may provide you the most affordable form of on-demand streaming entertainment. BitMar provides all-in-one streaming service, for life, for a one-time payment, of: $99.99 USD. It can connect you to millions of on-demand movies, TV shows, channels, videos, and songs (from many different sources on the Web), on the screens that you already own. In fact, BitMar provides access to more movies, and TV shows, than: Cable, Satellite, Netflix, Disney Plus, Max/HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, and Hulu – combined – and more songs, than: Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, and Apple Music—combined. You may learn more, at: BitMar.com.