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Is there any evidence that Amazon's original programming is anything more than a loss leader to sell Prime subs and increase the amount of stuff people buy thro
by cwyers 11y ago
Is there any evidence that Amazon's original programming is anything more than a loss leader to sell Prime subs and increase the amount of stuff people buy through Amazon? Loss leaders only work when you have some sort of gain follower to go with it.
(And they DID try this, with Community and Other Space.)
- SCAQTony 11y agoI am sure it did lose money but the series is still an asset, much like rental property. Breaking Bad, The Shield, Mad Men will be making money for years in streaming, syndication releases, and whatever technology is next. Breaking Bad and The Shield cost more than the advertising dollars brought in but they are profitable now.