CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves said the broadcaster is considering a lower-priced package of its CBS All Access online service and its standalone Showtime offering for consumers, adding that while so-called skinny bundles haven’t quite caught on with consumers, they are “inevitable.”
Moonves, speaking at the Deutsche Bank Technology, Media & Telecom conference in Palm Beach, Fla., said the company was mulling an offering that would offer both services at a discount to their current pricing. He gave no further details.
CBS launched All-Access in October 2014, with shows from its content library as well as live network programming in cities where it owns and operates TV stations, for about $5.99 per month. The service has since expanded its live capabilities to include several network affiliates across the country.
Showtime launched its standalone online service in July for $10.99 per month.
