Disney stock values fell recently in response to declines in the entertainment giant’s video business. Analysts attributed the decline to turbulence in traditional video models that bundle hundreds of channels for premium prices, and online competition for eyeballs. Disney owns ESPN, which continues to be major draw for its sports content. But, the emergence of so-called “skinny packages,” which offer fewer channels in exchange for a lower price, may indicate consumer frustration with expensive packages of channels that go mostly unviewed.
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