Streaming pioneers such as Netflix initially didn’t show advertising, instead offering on-demand without any commercial interruptions. That business model was adopted by other media companies as they sought to grow their streaming audiences, but the need for greater revenue led many platforms to offer ad-supported service at a lower price. …
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