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Q3 2016

Quantified Consumer

Changes to TV Packages

This 360 View Update analyzes current trends and consumer opinion of pay-TV channel packages among the rising popularity of skinny bundles and OTT video services. The research examines changes made to TV services by differing subscriber groups, including Upgraders, Downgraders, and First-time Subscribers. The analysis also explores subscriber and demographic groups to understand consumer priorities regarding the channels bundled into pay-TV channel packages, including must-have channels that can be used to build targeted offerings.

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Change in Pay-TV Service Subscriptions

Pay-TV Service Subscription (2011 - 2016)

Recent Change to Pay-TV Service (2015 - 2016)

% Making a Recent Change to Pay TV Services by Provider (Q1/16)

Downgrades of Pay-TV Service by Provider (2015 - 2016)

Comparison of Subscriber Groups: Upgraders, Downgraders, and First-time Subscribers

Demographic Comparison of Pay-TV Upgraders, Downgraders, New Subscribers, & All Pay-TV HHs (Q1/16)

Net Promoter Score: Comparing Pay-TV Subscribers (Q1/16)

OTT Service Subscription by Subscriber Groups (Q1/16)

Number of OTT Service Subscriptions by Subscriber Groups (Q1/16)

Top Pay-TV Features That Need Improvement by Pay-TV Service Upgrade (Q1/16)

Must-Have Channels in the Pay TV Package

Difficulty in Giving Up Network/Channel Types in a Pay-TV Package (Q1/16)

Difficulty Giving Up Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q1/16)

Appeal of Channels in the Pay-TV Channel Package

Average Appeal of Local Broadcast Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of Information and Education Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of General Entertainment Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of News Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q1/15)

Average Appeal of Special Interest Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of Premium Movie Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of Sports Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of Lifestyle Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of Younger Children's Programming Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of Older Children's Programming Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of Popular Culture Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

Average Appeal of Spanish Language Channels in Pay-TV Package by Subscriber Groups (Q4/15)

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