Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Posted
8:46 AM
by Gene
Buzz may be helping -- but so are sweeteners the network is using to attract and retain customers. Showtime has boosted its subscribers during the last year in part by offering promotional discounts, said Deana Myers, a senior analyst with SNL Kagan. In addition, some of Showtime's recent distribution deals provide a financial incentive for cable companies to market the channel. [SEVENTH GRAF] TRANSLATION: This is another thoroughly spinny plug through which unwitting readers can be had. A NEUHARTHISM OF THE WEEK AWARD to MEG!(Via MediaBistro)
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