Jared Newman / Foundry I’m not fully against using marketplaces like Roku Premium Subscriptions or Amazon Prime Video Channels, but they have to provide clear value beyond what you’d get by signing up for a service directly. Some examples of where that applies: Free trials: Many marketplace subscriptions come with one-week trials, even as their standalone counterparts have dropped them. Grabbing a trial can be a slick way to watch a specific series or sporting event for free.
Exclusive discounts: Amazon, for instance, is currently offering a year of Starz for $24, which is $12 less than the s