Cordkillers (All Audio) Cordkillers 529 - Pay More, Stream Less, Blame the Zombie
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Dec 18, 2024 YouTube TV users brace for a price hike while Roku City finally upgrades to 1080p, leaving some 4K fans underwhelmed. Exciting news arrives as Apple renews 'Silo' and 'Sesame Street' bids farewell to Max. The team discusses the challenges of adapting stories for the screen and the recent surge in Hollywood reboots, especially Batman. Listeners are treated to holiday gift ideas and streaming recommendations. Amidst industry shifts and personal reflections, there's a touch of chaos, but optimism reigns about what's next for viewers.
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YouTube TV Price Hike
- YouTube TV raised its price to $82 monthly for new and existing users due to rising content costs.
- This price hike affects YouTube TV's 8 million subscribers, the largest among internet-delivered pay TV services.
YouTube TV's Strategic Role
- YouTube TV might be unprofitable for the platform, serving as a tool to secure content partnerships rather than a standalone product.
- This strategy allows YouTube to offer premium add-ons like NBA TV, potentially generating more revenue than YouTube TV itself.
Bundling Strategy
- Brian speculates that YouTube's price increases aim to make a combined YouTube Premium and TV package around $100 more appealing.
- This bundled approach could provide an ad-free experience and become a new standard in the streaming market.
