Subscription-based services are taking over television as we know it, and if you want to learn more about the growth and success of subscription-based networks, don’t miss Business Insider’s flagship conference, IGNITION.
Richard Plepler, CEO of premium TV network HBO, will take stage at Business Insider’s flagship event, IGNITION: Future of Media, November 29-30, in New York City.
With the success of Netflix, many other networks have jumped on board with, and recently began offering, standalone services. Hulu, Showtime, and Amazon Prime are just a few examples. HBO launched its standalone subscription-based service, HBO Now, in 2015.
In 2014, Plepler said HBO’s “model is building addicts” — and they have certainly done that. Most recently, HBO has seen huge success with “Big Little Lies,” which premiered in February. The finale, which aired on April 2, attracted 1.9 million viewers.
Of course with the success of HBO programs comes the success of its subscription service. As of February, HBO Now surpassed 2 million paid subscribers.
Whether it’s a “Game of Thrones” spinoff or a second season of “Big Little Lies,” we’re interested to see what’s next for Plepler and HBO.
That’s why we’re so excited to learn from Plepler this November.
We’re rolling out the rest of the lineup over the coming months, assembling a unique array of New York stars with the biggest names of Silicon Valley and beyond.
Business Insider IGNITION 2017 will take place November 29-30 at the Time Warner Center in New York City. Right now we’re offering Extra-Early Bird tickets that will save you $ 1,000 — don’t miss out!
