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HBO started broadcasting 50 years ago, charging a monthly fee for commercial free movies (often released much earlier than on cable) and tv shows. With the exc
by themitigating 4y ago
HBO started broadcasting 50 years ago, charging a monthly fee for commercial free movies (often released much earlier than on cable) and tv shows.
With the exception of filler ads for their own content that occurs when they need to wait for the next quarter time, ex movie ended at 12:55pm. There have been no ads
- ghayes 4y agoAren't those called "promos" since they aren't ads, specifically as they aren't paid for?
- lozenge 4y agoIt's the exception that proves the rule. HBO has always marketed as a premium service, while Netflix's goal is to reach every home.
- HWR_14 4y agoI mean, also Showtime, Starz, Cinemax... To say nothing of the fact that Hulu has maintained an "ad" and "ad-free" tier for their original programming.