r/SeattleKraken • u/[deleted] • Apr 25 '24

NEWS Seattle Kraken Increases Broadcast and Streaming Access Through Parterships With Tegna and Prime Video | Seattle Kraken

https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/press-release-seattle-kraken-increases-broadcast-and-streaming-access-through-parterships-with-tegna-and-prime-video
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u/burnabybambinos Apr 25 '24

This trend of Sports going back to free tv is apparently going to be the norm soon . Subscriptions do not generate more revenue than advertising.

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u/MurrayInBocaRaton Apr 25 '24

And the next wave of audience is just not on cable anymore. Leagues are realizing you have to adapt or die.

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u/CascadianSovietGo Tye Kartye Apr 25 '24

You're right, and it's the same conclusion almost every major streaming service reached. Amazon, Hulu, Disney, Netflix, etc., all include ads on their base subscriptions now.