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Disney says it’s ‘exploring’ adding a free tier to Disney Plus

First publishedAug 5, 13:44 UTC
Last updatedAug 5, 13:52 UTC · 14m ago
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Disney is looking into launching a free streaming option. When asked about Disney's plans for free, ad-supported streaming during an earnings call on Wednesday, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro confirmed the company is "exploring a free product for consumers." D'Amaro added that a free tier will help drive growth and expand the streaming service's reach "to a customer segment that's more price sensitive." Though D'Amaro said that there's "nothing specific to announce today," he noted that a free tier is "definitely something that we're considering." In July, Business Insider reported that Disney's chief product and technology officer, Adam Smith, b … Read the full story at The Verge.

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Disney is looking into launching a free streaming option. When asked about Disney's plans for free, ad-supported streaming during an earnings call on Wednesday, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro confirmed the company is "exploring a free product for consumers." D'Amaro added that a free tier will help drive growth and expand the streaming service's reach "to a customer segment that's more price sensitive." Though D'Amaro said that there's "nothing specific to announce today," he noted that a free tier is "definitely something that we're considering." In July, Business Insider reported that Disney's chief product and technology officer, Adam Smith, b … Read the full story at The Verge.
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