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Submitted: January 12, 2012 - 9:15am
Last updated: January 12, 2012 - 9:23am
Last updated: January 12, 2012 - 9:23am
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Financial Times
Author:
Ben Fenton
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Paris, France
The historic resilience of pay-TV in parts of Europe is likely to come under scrutiny by investors this year, analysts warn.
Twin threats on the horizon to the $36 billion-a-year industry include alternative sources of programs for viewers on the internet and increased competition for TV shows that have historically been key to retaining subscribers’ loyalty. These principally comprise exclusive rights to show sport, especially football, and films.
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