No, Netflix Isn't Considering Running Ads. It's Just Testing Promos for Its Own Shows

Outrage at the streaming service was unfounded

Calm down, everyone. Netflix isn't suddenly following Hulu's lead and running ads as part of its service.

Earlier today, the Internet virtually freaked out—i.e., reacted in its usual way—after a few reports indicated that Netflix was experimenting with running "pre-roll ads" before its shows. The outrage, however, was unfounded—the streaming service was actually airing teasers for other Netflix shows, and that's a far cry from moving toward an advertiser-based model, something the company has long been against

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