Disney+ and Netflix axed their free trials. Could other streamers follow?

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As big names and new players enter the streaming market, we might soon be seeing a shift to week-by-week drops and 'golden ticket' subscriptions.

Hannah Reich of ABC Arts says it's unlikely these streaming services will follow Netflix and Disney+ when it comes to trials."I think most services still need to prove their worth and a free trial is an easy way to do that.

While Netflix has strong brand recognition, Dr C-Scott says smaller streaming services will have to lure viewers in. So streaming services will need to be strategic about when they launch, to compete with other services and to bridge the gap between drops.

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This article misses that Amazon Prime has already begun to make some content only available with additional $$$ payment, even if you've already subscribed. Disney+ thought it could disrupt the system, but it only ever had one decent original show The Mandalorian.

Don't get either. Both rubbish.

Free trials being good and all. But in the end, if you want Netflix, Disney+ or any other streaming service, you’ll eventually pay for them..

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