Discovery Boss Isn’t Afraid of Skinny Bundles, But Prefers OTT

18 Feb, 2016 – David Zaslav doesn’t really think either alternative to traditional cable TV delivery is going to “meaningfully” happen in the U.S. any time soon

It’s going to be years before “skinny” cable bundles become a realistic option in the United States, Discovery boss David Zaslav said — but he’s not afraid of the idea anyway. Zaslav told media analysts Thursday that he likes how his “very efficient” channel lineup stacks up against the rest of the industry.

“If it ever did happen here in the U.S., we would be well-positioned,” Zaslav promised on a company conference call Thursday, adding, “I don’t believe it’s going to.”

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