Cover story at Variety <http://variety.com/2017/tv/features/overcrowded-cable-sector-esquire-spike-fyi-1202012647/> (link): "With pay-TV bundles going on a diet, programmers are facing a dilemma: Let marginal channels die a slow death from steady subscriber losses, or pull the plug sooner rather than later. Either way, earnings from affiliate fees will take a hit. The hope among programmers is that funneling more resources to the strongest channels will fortify the affiliate fees and advertising potential of their biggest brands." Included is a spread chart showing availability on OTT sources and changes in affiliate fees, viewership, and subscribership for channels run by all the major players (think "basic" or "extended basic", non-premium, non-local sports).
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