Amazon Plans Ad Tier for Prime Video Streaming Service

Discussions come as ad buyers have been pushing for more access to premium shows and movies

An ad-supported tier of Prime Video would help Amazon cover the costs of creating movies and programs such as ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.’ Photo: Philippe Antonello/Amazon Prime Video/Associated Press

Amazon is planning to launch an advertising-supported tier of its Prime Video streaming service as it looks to further build its ad business and generate more revenue from entertainment, according to people familiar with the situation.

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