Observed Signal · Sep 26, 2023 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Amazon Prime Video to Display Ads in Germany from 2024
Amazon Prime Video in Germany will start including advertising from 2024, while subscription prices remain unchanged. A new ad-supported option will be offered, with pricing to be disclosed. Prime Video says ads will be limited and fewer in number than linear TV, and that live sports content will continue to carry ads across all plans. Users will be notified by email and given the option to switch to an ad-free plan. The change follows a 2022 Prime price increase of up to 43%. Advertisers gain new inventory on Prime Video, creating a channel to reach audiences within a premium streaming environment.
Adds ad-supported streaming to Prime Video in Germany; expands ad inventory for the AdTech industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Prime Video titles in Germany will include advertising starting in 2024.
- Subscription price will remain unchanged.
- An ad-free subscription option will be offered, pricing not disclosed.
- Ads will be limited to be fewer than linear TV and will include live sports on all plans.
- Users will be emailed about the change and offered an ad-free upgrade.
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