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Netflix Is Experimenting With Advertising

Posted by samzenpus on from the here-comes-hulu-2 dept.

derekmead writes: Netflix is experimenting with pre-roll and post-roll advertisements for some of its users. For now, it's just pitching it's own original programming. However, many are concerned that they plan to serve third-party ads, but the company says they have no plans to do so. They told Mashable in a statement: "We are not planning to test or implement third-party advertising on the Netflix service. For some time, we've teased Netflix originals with short trailers after a member finishes watching a show. Some members in a limited test now are seeing teases before a show begins. We test hundreds of potential improvements to the service every year. Many never extend beyond that."

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  1. Just in case this isn't very clear: by xtal · · Score: 5, Informative

    We will HAPPILY PAY MORE MONEY if you explain your circumstances.

    We do not want to watch ads. Full up.

    Thank you.

    Sincerely,
    The Internet.

    --
    ..don't panic
  2. Re:In other words by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    Exactly, the reason I pay them is to avoid the shit.

    Netflix, this is the quickest way you can loose customers.

    I stopped buying DVDs because of the forced trailers which are completely meaningless 6 months later and are just plain bloody annoying after that.

    Maybe...just maybe actors etc are not worth the millions you pay them. Perhaps that is the "New" business model where Millions of dollars can be saved.

  3. Re: In other words by Darinbob · · Score: 4, Informative

    No, Cable TV kept raising the price by 50% even with the advertisements.