[opendtv] New Challenges Chip Away at Cable's Pillar of Profit
- From: Monty Solomon <monty@xxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:43:36 -0400
New Challenges Chip Away at Cable's Pillar of Profit
APRIL 27, 2014
David Carr
For decades, cable television has been an almost magical source of
profits, in large part because of the bundle, the packaging of
channels that compels subscribers to buy a lot of programming they
never watch.
Last week, that bundle seemed to be fraying on all fronts.
The threat was most visible on Tuesday in the Supreme Court, but
before we get to those august halls, it's worth remembering that the
bundle has been a robust generator of profits in all manner of
industries. Every time you order a value meal at McDonald's, you are
ordering a bundle. You, um, benefit by getting a lot of food - a
container of French fries the size of your head - and McDonald's
benefits by selling you more than you really wanted.
...
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/28/business/media/new-challenges-chip-away-at-cables-pillar-of-profit.html
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