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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
Entertainment
Asharq Al-Awsat

Netflix and Disney Poised to Shake Up TV Ad World

A smartphone with the Netflix logo is seen on a keyboard in front of a display that reads "Streaming service," March 24, 2020. (Reuters Photo)

With the launch of cheaper, ad-supported subscriptions, Netflix and Disney+ are expected to bite into the revenue of traditional television channels as the streaming services look toward continued expansion.

After having long-shunned the notion of advertising on its platform, Netflix this year accelerated work on just such an offering as inflation prompts consumers to spend less and competition in the streaming television market intensifies.

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