A few weeks ago, I learned about Quibi, a new media content app that releases 5-minute and 10-minute episodes in what are called “quick bites.” I signed up for the 14-day free trial and watched Sports AM by TSN everyday. It’s a cool format for sports highlights. Each episode summarizes the previous day in sports for the typical Canadian sports fan. After the free trial ended, I prioritized Netflix and Amazon Prime so I chose not to pay for Quibi’s monthly subscription. Of the two available options, the best is $9.99 CAD per month without advertisements. The other cheaper option includes advertisements.
Its release earlier this year during a pandemic is unfortunate because Quibi’s target market of commuters was few. Just last week I read online that the service is shutting down. I enjoyed the format so it’s too bad it won’t develop further.
Akshay Rao 