"The research is simply incorrect," said a representative for both HBO and Cinemax. January 22, 2014 11:19 AM PST Kelly Macdonald and Steve Buscemi are seen in first episode of the third season of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire." (Credit: HBO) No, steaming video services aren't eating traditional TV's lunch. That's according to a representative for HBO and Cinemax, who blasted a recent NPD study that claimed TV subscriptions were on the decline over the past two years as streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu Plus were on the rise. "The research is simply incorrect," said Jeff Cusson, a representative for HBO. Both pay-TV networks are owned by Time Warner. The Los Angeles Times was the first to the network's comments, which included similar statements from Showtime (a unit of CBS, which also owns CNET), and Starz. HBO told CNET that both pay-TV networks have shown significant domestic subscriber growth over the past two years. Time Warner reported adding 1.9 million domestic subscribers to HBO and Cinemax in 2012, and expects similar numbers for 2013. CNET contacted NPD for comment, and we'll update the story when the firm responds.
"The research is simply incorrect," said a representative for both HBO and Cinemax.
Kelly Macdonald and Steve Buscemi are seen in first episode of the third season of HBO's "Boardwalk Empire."
(Credit: HBO)
No, steaming video services aren't eating traditional TV's lunch.
That's according to a representative for HBO and Cinemax, who blasted a recent NPD study that claimed TV subscriptions were on the decline over the past two years as streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu Plus were on the rise.
"The research is simply incorrect," said Jeff Cusson, a representative for HBO. Both pay-TV networks are owned by Time Warner.
The Los Angeles Times was the first to the network's comments, which included similar statements from Showtime (a unit of CBS, which also owns CNET), and Starz.
HBO told CNET that both pay-TV networks have shown significant domestic subscriber growth over the past two years. Time Warner reported adding 1.9 million domestic subscribers to HBO and Cinemax in 2012, and expects similar numbers for 2013.
CNET contacted NPD for comment, and we'll update the story when the firm responds.
