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Are the Free Days of Hulu Ending Soon?
All good things must come to an end. Now, it look like that axiom will soon apply to Hulu, too. According to Broadcasting & Cable, the site could charge for some of its content as soon as 2010. At least, that's what News Corp. Deputy Chairman Chase Carey said at a recent business summit. "I think a free model is a very difficult way to capture the value of our content," he said. "...[Hulu] needs to evolve to have a meaningful subscription model as part of its business."It's not clear exactly what that model would encompass, and the timetable for change is still vague. But it is clear that advertising revenue just isn't enough to keep the free television service afloat. Don't panic yet, though. As Download Squad reports, it's unlikely that Hulu would charge for all of its content. Instead, look for exclusive programming that costs a few bucks, or a monthly or yearly subscription.
Since we told you about similar plans for the site months ago, this news isn't terribly surprising. However, it is disheartening to know that Hulu, which is actually a better viewing experience than traditional television in our opinion, will soon change. [From: Broadcasting & Cable, via Download Squad]
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Subscribe to commentsNoAndThenOct 23rd 2009 2:39PM
So basically, are the days of Hulu ending? I wouldn't pay ANYTHING for Hulu. Period. The whole point is instant convenience, which I easily have with my home server.
blizardwizardsOct 23rd 2009 3:23PM
we stopped watching t.v.,,, we can stop watching hulu...and if they start charging per gig for our internet,we won't be online anymore either.
MikeOct 23rd 2009 3:28PM
The advertising dollars are enough, they just want more. Greed, funny thing huh?? Its like a parasite that kills its host and then it dies too because there's no more blood to suck. Bubbeye Hulu. You're no big loss.
Sekinu2Oct 23rd 2009 3:40PM
well Ill stop using hulu if it becomes a pay to use site only. i can see offering an upgrade where shows like HBO and showtime series can be viewed or if shows can be viewed the same day they play on tv with full libraries of entire seasons for a small fee like $4.99 a month and then have the basic site as is now remain free with commercial revenue
blazinericOct 23rd 2009 3:42PM
does News corp own Hulu?
If they do, or even if they dont, this is 100% a GREED decision. TV has exsisted for VERY LONG for FREE via AD SUPPORT!!!
AND. does anyone realize they currenlty pay for a subscription model WITH ADs???? is called cable, satilite, fios,, you name it....your getting double screwed.
FIGHT BACK!!!
crazydmpOct 23rd 2009 3:44PM
yes, the more advertising, the less I return the sites.
Advertising is killing the TV and Internet. When are
THEY going to get it ???? I heard Facebook is getting
BIGGER ads. WOW big mistake !!!!!!
I'd pay 10.00 a month just to have NO ADS AT ALL
warhammer667Oct 23rd 2009 5:43PM
I wouldnt pay a cent for hulu,dont these bast@#ds make enough money off us already?? I have only watched it occasionally,and if i wanted to dvr these programs,i could. FOR FREE
colcamOct 23rd 2009 6:55PM
Limited advert, limited cost for target shows? That's a business plan that makes sense, and when I looked at HULU the business revenue plan just did not make sense to me-- there are greater costs involved than most people realize, and it isn't a gravy train. What we need is NOT an "internet only" system, but one that allows spooling of HD signals at the base cost, DVD and/or Blu-Ray storage of the show at a higher cost--- so drive failures or upgrades don't wipe your paid for content.
The times, they be a'changing, they be.
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